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The church must ensure that communities do not falter -President Granger tells congregation at Stewartville, West Coast Demerara

  • Posted: June 18, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 18, 2017) President David Granger said that the church must recapture the spirit of community and should stand as beacons of hope to dispel despondency and contribute to the overall development of strong communities. He made these remarks today at the Freedom Congregational Church at Stewartville, West Coast Demerara where he …

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Social Cohesion Ministry hosts diversity workshop benefiting Region 10 youth

  • Posted: June 18, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 17, 2017) Programme Coordinator at the Ministry of Social Cohesion, Ms. Sharon Patterson, today, charged 40 youth at the 35th Diversity Education and Inclusion Regional Training Workshop to capitalise on this learning experience so that they can develop the skills that will help them to foster closer relations with their peers …

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WPA remains strong member of Coalition Government -communication mechanism reaffirmed at meeting with Head of State

  • Posted: June 17, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 17, 2017) The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) remains a strong an integral member of the Coalition Government and Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon said that this morning’s meeting between executive members of the party and President David Granger has served to reaffirm that the system of communication among parties will …

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President contemplating early release and reintegration for NOC youth

  • Posted: June 17, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 16, 2017) President David Granger has indicated that he has commenced a process to look at the early release of girls and boys housed at the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) at Onderneeming in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region (Region Two). The Head of State visited the facility today to speak with the 85 …

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UK’s security reform project will significantly improve national crime-fighting policies -President Granger at reception in honour of Queen’s birthday

  • Posted: June 16, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 15, 2017) President David Granger saluted Britain’s support for the development of Guyana’s security sector and its struggle to preserve its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Head of State said that the re-engagement between the two countries on the re-implementation of reforms in the security sector is a welcomed development, which …

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First Lady commends librarians on completion of Library Management Workshop

  • Posted: June 15, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 15, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger said that she is confident that the librarians, who completed the Guyana Library Association’s Library Management Workshop, yesterday, are now better equipped with the technological knowledge and skills pertinent to efficiently meeting the modern information needs of clients in a digital era. The First …

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Remarks by His Excellency David Granger at the Swearing-in Ceremony of the Ombudsman May 17, 2017

  • Posted: June 15, 2017
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President David Granger: Honourable Khemraj Ramjattan, Minister of Public Security; Honourable Raphael Trotman, Minister of Natural Resources; Honourable Joseph Harmon, Minister of State; Justice Winston Patterson, Ombudsman of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana; Mr. Reginald Brotherson, Permanent Secretary, the Department of the Public Service; members of Justice Patterson’s family; members of the media; ladies and …

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Remarks by His Excellency David Granger at the Swearing-in Ceremony of Justices of the Court of Appeal held at State House May 17, 2017

  • Posted: June 15, 2017
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President David Granger: Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards; Minister of State, Honourable Joseph Harmon; Chief Justice, Roxane George; Justice of Appeal, Justice Dawn Gregory; Members of the Judiciary; distinguished guests; members of the media; ladies and gentlemen.Allow me to join in congratulating Justices Dawn Gregory and Roxane George on their elevation in the …

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Remarks by His Excellency David Granger, Commissioning Ceremony of Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary Arch at the Cummings Lodge, Greater Georgetown May 13, 2017

  • Posted: June 15, 2017
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President David Granger: Members of the media. I’m very grateful for the sunshine – this is our monsoon season here in Guyana; the only thing that doesn’t fail is the May-June rains, so I’m very happy that we have a few hours of sunshine. Ladies and gentlemen, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana welcomes the erection …

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