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Address of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to the 38th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community

Posted: July 05, 2017
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The delegation of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana expresses its profound appreciation to the Prime Minister, Government and people of Grenada for their warm welcome. We thank them for the excellent arrangements made to facilitate our participation in the 38th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community.I extend to you, …

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Region Six private sector encouraged to submit proposals for sugar industry future -Minister Harmon addresses Berbice Chamber of Commerce dinner

Posted: July 03, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (July 3, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon issued a call to members of the business community in the East Berbice-Corentyne Region (Region Six) to develop proposals for the way forward for the sugar industry over the next six months, as well as to pursue options for diversification, even as he …

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Guyana can draw from Canada’s experiences as a diverse, inclusive society -President Granger said at reception to celebrate 150 years of Canada Confederation

Posted: July 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (July 1, 2017) President David Granger said that as Guyana works to develop a more socially cohesive society, it looks forward to sharing experiences with Canada, a country that can serve as a model of diversity and inclusion and which is renowned for its openness to immigrants from all round the world. …

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President’s vision of a good life predates his political career

Posted: July 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (July 1, 2017) Growing up in pre-Independent Guyana, witnessing first-hand, the struggles that came with the deplorable living conditions and watching his countrymen and women marginalised and robbed of opportunities simply because they did not belong to the upper echelons of society are some of the experiences that strengthened President David Granger’s …

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Social Cohesion Ministry asked to support a Leguan Harmony Village -55 benefit from sensitisation meeting

Posted: June 30, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 29, 2017) Participants at the first Social Cohesion sensitisation meeting for Regional and Neighbourhood Democratic Councillors and community leaders in Leguan, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three) asked the Ministry of Social Cohesion to support the hosting of a Harmony Village activity on the island, similar to the one held on Main …

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President opens Visual Arts exhibition at National Art Gallery -hints at support for country wide exhibitions

Posted: June 30, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 29, 2017) President David Granger, tonight, reaffirmed his commitment the development of the arts in Guyana and assured the visual arts community of the Government’s full support. The Head of State, who is patron of the Guyana Visual Art Competition and Exhibition, told those gathered at the National Art Gallery at …

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Government assesses status of PSIPs as preparations commence for new budget cycle

Posted: June 30, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 29, 2017) Assessments, adjustments and achievements in relation to the public sector’s work programme was the main focus at this month’s Ministerial Conference as the Government commences preparations for the new budget cycle. The Conference, which was convened today at State House, also saw the participation of Permanent Secretaries, Heads of …

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Remarks by His Excellency David Granger at the President’s Awards 2017 hosted by the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) held at the Marriott Hotel on June 3, 2017

Posted: June 29, 2017
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President David Granger: Thank you Honourable Sydney Allicock, Minster of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs; Honourable Dominic Gaskin, Minister of Business, who is the only person in the room authorised to speak about government tourism policy; Honourable Catherine Hughes, Minister of Public Telecommunications; Mrs. Andrea de Caires, President of THAG; Professor Griffith, Vice Chancellor of the University …

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Ministers Harmon, Trotman host exploratory meeting with EITI-IDB team

Posted: June 29, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 28, 2017) A team of officials from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), this afternoon, paid a courtesy call on Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon for an exploratory meeting, which was also attended by Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Raphael Trotman and Presidential Advisor …

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Ministry of the Presidency says Guyana Times article lacks credibility -calls on newspaper to properly investigate wild claims made by Opposition Leader

Posted: June 29, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 28, 2017) The Ministry of the Presidency questions the veracity of the Guyana Times article headlined, ‘Diplomats express fears over Granger’s ulterior election motive’ and calls on the outlet to either provide the evidence of the claims made therein, or retract it immediately. Further, the Ministry of the Presidency calls on …

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