October 2017 – Page 9 – Office of the President

Government committed to changing Indigenous Peoples social and economic reality -Minister Harmon at Mainstay Heritage celebrations

Posted: October 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 1, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, said that the administration is fully committed to transforming the lives of all Guyanese, including the Indigenous peoples by creating empowerment and employment opportunities, preserving their culture and providing basic social services. The Minister made these comments as he joined with residents …

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President calls for a new movement to improve living standards -at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church anniversary service

Posted: October 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 1, 2017) President David Granger, today, called on churches of all denominations and faiths and all Guyanese to start a new movement, built on the pillars of the Village of Movement from which this nation was birthed. The Head of State told the congregation at a special service to mark the …

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Siparuta residents benefit from Social Cohesion sensitisation workshop

Posted: October 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 30, 2017) Siparuta, East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) villagers, on Friday, turned out in their numbers for a sensitisation workshop hosted by the Ministry of Social Cohesion. During the workshop, Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. George Norton, also sought to address some needs within the …

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Minister Norton turns sod at site for Radio Orealla

Posted: October 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 30, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, with responsibility of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. George Norton, today, with the help of Toshao of Orealla and Siparuta, Mr. David Henry turned the sod at the site earmarked for Orealla’s first radio station. Minister Norton, who visited the East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) communities …

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Minister Norton pleased that Orealla, Siparuta youth embracing cultural traditions -at Heritage Day celebrations

Posted: October 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 30, 2017) The youth of Orealla and Siparuta, East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) dazzled Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sports, Dr. George Norton with their cultural performances, which were held as part of their annual Heritage Day celebrations. The Minister travelled to the far-flung Indigenous communities on …

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