Georgetown, Guyana – (July 10, 2017) First Lady Mrs., Sandra Granger, today, declared open the 17th Self Reliance and Success in Business workshop for 37 stakeholders from Buxton and its environs, who were eager to capitalise on the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to advance their small businesses. The five-day workshop is being held …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 10, 2017) In the aftermath of Georgetown Prison riot, the Government of Guyana has approved the immediate implementation of a four-part emergency plan, which includes the construction of temporary structures to house the displaced prisoners in the short term, the completion a recovery operation to account for and accommodate every single …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 9, 2017) President David Granger said that unlike many other parts of the world, Guyana can be considered an oasis when it comes to religious tolerance; noting that the three main religions, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity, have been active contributors to the atmosphere of tranquillity and harmony that citizens enjoy. He …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 8, 2017) President David Granger hailed the Paramakatoi Tomato Project Facility, which will produce sun dried tomatoes, as an ambitious move towards agro-processing and value added production for the Potaro-Siparuni region (Region Eight), which is a demonstration of Government’s commitment to transforming the economic landscape of hinterland regions and the country …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 8, 2017) Even as Guyana welcomes the continued support of the region with regard to the Venezuelan border controversy, the country is in full support of the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) position on the political instability in the Bolivarian Republic. President David Granger, during the just concluded 38th Meeting of the Conference …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 7, 2017) President David Granger, tonight, attended a dinner in celebration of the Farfan and Mendes Group of Companies’ 50th anniversary, held at the company’s complex at Providence on the East Bank of Demerara. Managing Director, Mr. Andrew Mendes seized the opportunity to restate the company’s commitment to ‘green’ building and …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 7, 2017) Israeli Ambassador to Guyana, Mr. Mordehai Amihai-Bivas said that there is a growing interest among Israeli companies with regard to Guyana as a potential investment destination. He made this disclosure to President David Granger, during a farewell courtesy call, today, at State House. The Ambassador explained too that even …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 5, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, today, called on East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) and the rest of the nation to emulate the example of unity for nation-building set by the New Amsterdam Harmony Group at the launch of the Harmony Village – New Amsterdam Cultural Fest. The festival …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 5, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon said that the task of preparing the young generation for leadership of Guyana falls primarily on the public education system; noting that while the private schools seem to be attaining higher pass rates at examinations, they only account for about one-third of the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 4, 2017) President David Granger said that the diaspora has an important role to play in the Guyana’s development and urged them to use their skills and education which they have acquired overseas to help to transform the country. He was at the time speaking to Guyanese, who reside in Grenada, …
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