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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 8, 2017) Since taking Office almost two years ago, President David Granger has made significant strides to not only bring to the fore the challenges facing Guyanese women but to also recognise their contributions to national development. He has appointed women to leadership positions including at the helm of the Judiciary, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 8, 2017) Though not currently a critical issue for Guyana, the Government has begun taking preventative steps to tackle the threat of land degradation and desertification through the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC), which commenced a Land Degradation Neutrality Target Setting workshop, earlier today at the Pegasus Hotel. Minister of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 8, 2017) Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, today, received the Policy Recommendations and Guidelines for the Setup of an Electronic Visa (E-Visa) and Work Visa System, which will aid in the implementation and development of a modern visa issuance policy and system in Guyana. Work to compile the report, which …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 7, 2017) First Lady, Mrs Sandra Granger, today, attended a roundtable discussion for International Women’s Day, which will be observed tomorrow under the theme, ‘Women in the Changing World of Work; Planet 50-50 by 2030’, at the Carifesta Sports Complex, Carifesta Avenue. The event which was hosted by the Women’s and …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 6, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger this morning met with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund’s (UNICEF) Resident Representative in Guyana, Ms. Sylvie Fouet for a brief courtesy call at her office at State House. First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with (UNICEF) Resident Representative in Guyana, Ms. Sylvie …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 5, 2017) President David Granger called on the Ghana Day Organisation to pay particular attention to the heroes of Ghana so as to help Guyanese, particularly those with African ancestry to better understand themselves. “It will help us to understand why we speak a certain way, why we have certain types …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 5, 2017) President David Granger said that the celebration of the centenary of the abolition of Indian indentureship is a timely tribute to the recognition of the struggles of the fore-parents of Guyanese of Indian ancestry and is a fitting foundation for the building of a more cohesive nation. He was …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 5, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, who has responsibility for the Public Service, today, called on the Permanent Secretaries, Heads and Regional Executive Officers of Ministries, Departments and regions, to ensure that the Guyanese people are treated with more respect and courtesy and are provided with an efficient service …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 5, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, announced the reassignment of several Permanent Secretaries, a move he said, is aimed at ensuring efficiency and accountability in the public service sector. The reassignments have affected the Ministries of Agriculture, Education, Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Legal Affairs, Public Health and the Department …
Read DetailsNassau, Bahamas – (March 4, 2017) Prime Minister Perry Christie of The Bahamas has reiterated emphatic and unequivocal support for Guyana, with regard to the Venezuela border controversy and supported President David Granger’s call for closer synergies and cooperation in the areas of tourism, industry and agriculture. The Bahamian Head of State made these remarks …
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