Georgetown, Guyana – (September 19, 2017) President David Granger today met with the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York whom he said he will be working closer with in the future, particularly within the framework of the Commonwealth. In an …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 19, 2017) President David Granger said that a broader platform is needed to effectively provide protection and relief to Caribbean States that are vulnerable to natural disasters. He noted that urgent efforts must be made to strengthen the capabilities of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), the regional mechanism that …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 7, 2017) As Dominica becomes the latest hurricane-hit territory in the Caribbean region, President David Granger has said that Guyana stands in solidarity with the island state even as Guyana remains committed to extending support for the Caribbean States including Dominica, which have been affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Reports …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 19, 2017) His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, MSS, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and the Government extend heartfelt sympathy to relatives of Mr. Yusuf Sankar, especially his children and his sister Mrs. Lyla Kissoon. Mr. Sankar died tragically on September 18, 2017. Mr. Sankar was a prominent businessman and …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 18, 2017) President David Granger said that while Heads of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will have to deliberate on the reforms for the United Nations (UN) that were proposed by United States President, Mr. Donald Trump, he is confident that the call for such reforms for this 72-year old body might …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 18, 2017) As the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) gets underway, President David Granger said that his main message to his fellow Heads of Government is the need for a more tangible demonstration of commitment to protecting the planet. He made these remarks today, during an interview …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 18, 2017) Thirty stakeholders who hail from Charlestown, Albouystown, Guyhoc Park and other communities in South Georgetown, today, assembled at the Headquarters of the National Congress of Women located at Public Road, Kitty to participate in the 19th Self Reliance and Success in Business workshop..Delivering opening remarks, Regional Councillor- Region Four, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 18, 2017) The Ministry of the Presidency wishes to state that Mr. Eric Phillips is not an Adviser to President David Granger. Mr. Phillips is employed by the Ministry of the Presidency as a Special Assistant to Dr. Clive Thomas. The Ministry therefore calls for a retraction of this misinformation which …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 17, 2017) The Ministry of the Presidency refutes the misleading, false and malicious letter which was carried in the Sunday, September 17, 2017 edition of the Kaieteur News headlined “Granger and UG Vice-Chancellor should be held accountable for this young girl’s plight” which asserted that “…Granger has been a life-long friend …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 15, 2017) President David Granger, this evening, said that the Government of Guyana stands in solidarity with the people and Government of Mexico as they grapple with the effects of the earthquake experienced on September 7. He also noted that Guyana looks forward to strengthened ties and increased trade opportunities between …
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