Year: <span>2017</span>

Concept of social cohesion is embedded in God’s Commandments -President says at Moravian Church service

  • Posted: November 27, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 26, 2017) President David Granger and First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, joined with the congregation at the Queenstown Moravian Church for a special worship service to open the Second Biennial Provincial Synod of the Moravian Church in Guyana. The event which runs from November 26-29 is being held under the …

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Freedom of worship is an inalienable, irreversible right -President tells congregation at St. Peter’s African Apostolic Church at Eccles

  • Posted: November 27, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 26, 2017) President David Granger, today, said that the right to freedom of worship of all churches is an inalienable and irreversible right, which will continue to be respected by his Government. Speaking at the Re-dedication Ceremony of St. Peter’s African Apostolic Church at Eccles, the Head of State reminded the …

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View UG, GSA scholarship as partnership with the Government -PS Brotherson tells awardees

  • Posted: November 26, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 25, 2017) Permanent Secretary, Department of the Public Service, Ministry of the Presidency, Mr. Reginald Brotherson, this afternoon, told the estimated 409 recipients of 2017/2018 University of Guyana (UG) and Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) scholarships that the Government of Guyana’s investment in their education is a demonstration of its commitment …

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Minister Harmon conducts walkabout in Bartica

  • Posted: November 26, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 25, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, accompanied by Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ms. Simona Broomes, today, conducted a walkabout in the streets of Bartica and the Bartica Municipal Market, with the aim of meeting residents and listening to their concerns and suggestions for the betterment of …

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President Granger commissions two school buses for Region Four -says education, agriculture will transform regional development at RACE Exhibition

  • Posted: November 25, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 25, 2017) President David Granger, last evening, commissioned two new ‘David G’ school buses under the ‘Boats, Buses, Bicycles plus Books and Breakfast’ (Five B’s) Programme, which will serve the Demerara-Mahaica (Region Four) even as he noted that investments in education coupled with development and emphasis on the agricultural sector will …

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Minister Harmon ushers in the Christmas Season – at Restoration Life Ministries Christmas tree light up ceremony

  • Posted: November 25, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 25, 2017) As Guyanese get ready for the Christmas season, Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, attended the Twilight Evening of Caroling, Dance and lighting of the Christmas tree at the Restoration Life Ministries church in South Ruimveldt last evening. Minister Harmon, who had also been in attendance for the church’s …

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Government will take urgent steps to remove impediments to access to education -President Granger tells residents of Kako Village

  • Posted: November 24, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 23, 2017) President David Granger said that education is gateway to equality, which will pave the way for employment and empowerment. Speaking during a visit to Kako Village in Cuyuni-Mazaruni today, he said that it is for this reason that his Administration has been placing so much emphasis on boosting teachers’ …

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Social Cohesion Ministry hosts second Diversity workshop for CPGs and other groups

  • Posted: November 23, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 23, 2017) As the Ministry of Social Cohesion continues its mandate to foster a more unified society, it hosted its second Diversity Education and Inclusion Workshop with stakeholders from Community Policing Groups (CPGs) in Demerara-Mahaica (Region Four), a group it identifies as an important development partner. Fifty-one stakeholders from CPGs in …

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Government receives over 70 Expressions of Interest to turn ailing sugar industry around -Minister Harmon says Government committed to protecting livelihoods

  • Posted: November 23, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 23, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, last evening, announced that the Government of Guyana has received more than 70 unsolicited Expressions of Interest from investors, who are interested in turning around the ailing sugar industry even as Government is working to ensure that the sector remains viable and the …

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Government ups efforts to eradicate human trafficking

  • Posted: November 23, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana — (November 22, 2017) Minister of Social Protection, Ms. Amna Ally, this morning, described human trafficking as a developmental obstacle and reiterated Government’s commitment to ridding Guyana of every incidence of this crime of all humanity to ensure the protection of all Guyanese and those who visit this country. The Minister made these …

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