Year: <span>2017</span>

Address of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to the Opening Ceremony of the 46th Plenary Meeting of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force

  • Posted: November 15, 2017
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The integrity of the Caribbean’s financial sector The Cooperative Republic of Guyana, commemorated on 6th October, the slaughter of eleven innocent citizens in 1976 in what, up to that time, was the worst incident of international terrorism in the western hemisphere. Guyanese citizens were killed when two terrorist bombs exploded on board Cubana de Aviación …

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Transcript of the address by His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at the presentation of equipment donated by the People’s Republic of China to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), held at the GPF’s Sports Ground, Eve

  • Posted: November 13, 2017
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President David Granger: Officials of the People’s Republic of China; Commissioner, Mr. David Ramnarine, and senior officers and members of the Guyana Police Force; distinguished guests; members of the media; ladies and gentlemen:This is a magnificent day for public safety and human security in Guyana. The Guyana Police Force is the State’s principal public agency …

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Dr. Norton commends National Youth Award recipients for contributions to development

  • Posted: November 13, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 11, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. George Norton, yesterday, commended the recipients of the Third National Youth Awards and encouraged them to continue to set the example of selfless service for the younger generation to emulate. Twenty-five awardees, including individuals, clubs, groups and …

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Sport Minister attends Karate grading exam

  • Posted: November 13, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 11, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. George Norton, last evening, attended the tri-annual grading examination of the Guyana Karate College at the Transport Sports Club on Thomas Lands, where over 50 students were vying for the chance to upgrade their rank. Speaking at …

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Guyana and Brazil to cooperate to re-mark border -recommit to respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty

  • Posted: November 13, 2017
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Roraima, Brazil – (November 11, 2017) The Governments of Guyana and Brazil, this morning, held the preparatory meeting for the remarking of the borders between the two countries. The exercise is aimed at solidifying the friendship between the two countries and a demonstrating mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty. The meeting, which was headed …

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Veterans’ COI recommendations to be implemented -President David Granger at Remembrance Ceremony

  • Posted: November 12, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 12, 2017) President David Granger has pledged to work through the Guyana Defence Board, which he chairs, and with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), the Guyana Veterans’ Legion (GVL) and civil society to ensure that the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry that was launched to investigate the living conditions of …

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Lethem resident granted lease approval after two years wait -As GLSC conducts first outreach in Region Nine to address land issues

  • Posted: November 11, 2017
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Lethem, Guyana – (November 10, 2017) As the Government of Guyana continues its drive to ensure that sustainable, family oriented communities are created across Guyana, the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC), yesterday surprised Mr. Edward DaSilva, a resident of the town of Lethem with the approval letter for his lease after a wait of …

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Extra-curricular activities important at tertiary institutions -says Minister Norton at Guyana School of Agriculture’s annual inter-house sports

  • Posted: November 11, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 10, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. George Norton, today, declared open the annual inter-house athletic championship and day of sports for the Guyana School or Agriculture (GSA) which was held at the school’s Mon Repos campus and saw students from the three main …

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Self-Reliance Training of Trainers graduates urged to become community leaders

  • Posted: November 11, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana (November 10, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, expressed her desire to see the graduates of the Training of Trainers Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop become leaders in their communities. She voiced this expectation to the 32 participants who successfully completed the one-week workshop at the Regency Suites, Hadfield Street, Georgetown. …

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