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Remarks by His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at the Private Sector Commission Business Summit 2017, held at Marriott Hotel October 11, 2017

  • Posted: October 18, 2017
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President David Granger: Inter-American Development Bank, Country Representative, Ms. Sophie Makonnen; members of the Diplomatic Corps; members of the Private Sector Commission; members of the business community; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen. As Mr. Persaud said, the idea of this Private Sector Summit came about at the meeting in June 2015 and it was followed …

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Remarks by His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at the National Tree Planting Day held at Hosororo Village Barima-Waini (Region One) October 8, 2017

  • Posted: October 18, 2017
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President David Granger: Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Honourable Sydney Allicock; Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Noel Holder; Honourable Minister of Communities, Mr. Ronald Bulkan; Regional Chairman, Mr. Brentnol Ashley; Mayor of Mabaruma, Mr. Henry Smith; Councillors of the RDC; officials; residents; members of the media; boys and girls. Thank you once again for this …

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Festivals like Diwali break down barriers, promote social cohesion -President says at diya lighting ceremony on Main Street

  • Posted: October 17, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 17, 2017) President David Granger has charged the Ministry of Communities to encourage the 10 Regional Administrations to work with the Hindu community and other social organisations to host important cultural and religious observances such as Diwali. This, he said, has the potential to break down barriers in communities and promote …

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Guyana is committed to maintaining food security status -President Granger says at World Food Day event in Linden

  • Posted: October 17, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 16, 2017) President David Granger said that agriculture will continue to be a mainstay of Guyana’s economy as it has the potential to guarantee national and regional food security through increased investment, innovation and intensification of the agro-industrial sector. Delivering the feature address at this year’s World Food Day Exhibition and …

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Government, GPSU commence talks for 2017 salary increases

  • Posted: October 16, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 16, 2017) The Government of Guyana and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU), today, met to advance discussions on the proposed salary increases for public servants for 2017. The Government’s side, which was led by Head of the Department of Public Service and Permanent Secretary, Mr. Reginald Brotherson and Head of …

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Many lessons to be learnt from the significance of Diwali -President Granger says at ICT Diya Lighting ceremony

  • Posted: October 16, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 15, 2017) President David Granger said that as Guyana strives for national unity and social cohesion, there are many important lessons to be learnt from Diwali, an important national Hindu festival, which symbolises love and togetherness. “I do believe that there are lots of lessons that all Guyanese can learn from …

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Minister Norton to provide sporting gear to East Ruimveldt Community Centre -ICT hub to be opened month end

  • Posted: October 16, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 15, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, with responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. George Norton, last Friday, pledged to provide a number of sporting, exercise and other gear to the East Ruimveldt Community Centre Ground as part of Government’s efforts to ensure that the nation’s youth are meaningfully engaged. On …

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Minister Ally emboldens graduates to take ‘frontline leadership’

  • Posted: October 16, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana (October 15, 2017) Minister of Social Protection, Ms. Amna Ally, today encouraged the 92 graduates of the Ninth Module One Youth Leadership Training Programme to take up frontline leadership. Minister Ally gave this charge at the programme’s Closing Ceremony held at the Madewini Training Centre, which has recently undergone a $40M renovation and …

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Address of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the 72nd independence anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia 2017.10.14

  • Posted: October 16, 2017
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The Cooperative Republic of Guyana congratulates the Republic of Indonesia on the celebration of the 72nd anniversary of its Proclamation of Independence. The world recalls, and history records, the transformational Proclamation of 14th August 1945. This historic act led, after a four-year National Revolution, to the termination of foreign domination and occupation, the liberation of …

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Chinese Ambassador calls on President

  • Posted: October 14, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 13, 2017) President David Granger was, today, paid a courtesy call by China’s Ambassador to Guyana, Mr. Cui Jianchun and his Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Yang Chenqi. During their discussions at State House the two sides discussed several areas of cooperation. This follows a meeting that was held between the …

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