GUYANA becoming a ‘green state’ forms a major part of President David Granger’s vision for the country’s advancement by ensuring environmental sustainability is aligned with economic development. Since his assumption to office, President Granger has placed Guyana squarely on the path towards the sustainable exploitation of resources, and the protection and proper management of the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 24, 2017) Acting President and Prime Minister, Mr. Moses Nagamootoo, today, called on the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) and the Commonwealth Games Federation to develop strategies to use sport to foster an overcoming spirit in the Region’s youth, in the wake of the losses that they would have suffered during the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 23, 2017) The Ministry of Social Cohesion in collaboration with the Dochfour/Greenfield Harmony Group, today presented bursary awards to 18 students who were successful at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) and for outstanding athletic performances. The …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 22, 2017) Answering the call of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) and the Government, to help provide relief to Caribbean countries that were affected by the recent catastrophic hurricanes, the Beharry Group of Companies today handed over $7 Million worth of food and cleaning supplies to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC). …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 22, 2017) Minister within the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Karen Cummings, today encouraged the 40 graduates from First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger’s 19th Self Reliance and Success in Business Workshop to use the knowledge and skills that they have gained to forge a path of success. Thirty-seven women and three …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 22, 2017) The Ministry of Social Cohesion, in collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC), today, launched the National ‘Skip to my Lou’ (Jump Rope) Competition at the Ministry of Culture, Main Street, Georgetown. Speaking at the launch, Minister of Social Cohesion, with responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. George …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (September 22, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture, Youth, and Sport, Dr. George Norton, last evening, said that Guyanese should be proud to live in a society that is a shining example of diversity. He made these remarks at a Peace Walk and Concert, which was held in observance of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 22, 2017) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in close collaboration with the Office of Climate Change (OCC), last evening premiered a 30-minute short film titled “Siege On My Land: Guyana’s Battle with Climate Change,” at the Umana Yana, Kingston, Georgetown. United Nations Resident Coordinator, Ms. Mikiko Tanaka in her welcoming …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 21, 2017) Guyanese citizens are expected to receive more accurate, timely weather reports from the Hydro-meteorological Services Department of the Ministry of Agriculture as it has now been boosted with 21 Automatic Weather Stations (AWSs) to enhance its existing framework. These weather stations, together with site preparation and installation costs totalling …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 21, 2017) President David Granger today, met with the Chairman of the Council of Delegates of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), Brigadier-General Luis Rodríguez Bucio in Washington, D.C. The IADB, which is considered the oldest organisation dealing with military and defence matters in the world, recently, celebrated its 75th anniversary. President …
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