Georgetown, Guyana – (February 11, 2017) The Black Bush/Mibicuri and the Canje Secondary Schools, today, received a total of 40 bicycles under President David Granger’s ‘Boats, Buses, Bicycles plus Breakfast and Books’ or ‘Five Bs’ programme, which is aimed at helping students to get to school by removing the barriers to the access of education. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 11, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this morning joined with the Guyana Women’s Army Veterans for a walkathon in observance of the 50th Anniversary of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). The walk, which was held under the theme, ‘Remembering our Service, Maintaining the Bond,’ …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 10, 2017) President David Granger described Chinese investment in Guyana as vibrant at the launch of the New Thriving Restaurant at Providence, this evening. The Head of State, who was joined by First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, added that Guyana is open for business even as he called for more investment …
Read Details(Georgetown, February 10, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, today, met with residents of Bamia, Linden, Upper Demerara/Upper Berbice (Region 10), to discuss issues affecting the residents of that community. The Minister was accompanied by regional officials and during the visit and discussed with residents the challenges they have had over two decades …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 10, 2017) Former Secretary of State of the United States of America (USA), Mr. John F. Kerry has lauded Guyana’s efforts to transition into a ‘green’ economy, adding that the country has the potential to emerge as an example of successful economic transformation for countries throughout the world, in a letter …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 9, 2017) President David Granger, today, met with Toshao Garner Edwards, Mr. Rovin Alvin and Mr. Dickey Alvin of Rewa Village, Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo (Region Nine) to discuss the promotion of sport fishing, which is a major element of the community’s tourism product. The group was accompanied by Minister of Indigenous …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 9, 2017) The longest ever serving parliamentary official in Guyana’s history, Mr. Frank Narine, today, paid a courtesy call on President David Granger and presented him with a copy of his recently published book, ‘Sharing my Memoirs- My big book’. Mr. Narine served in the public service for 51 years, 36 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 8, 2017) Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mr. Basil Williams, today, met with Opposition Parliamentarians, Mr. Anil Nandlall and Ms. Priya Manickchand to ensure that the clarity requested by the Opposition Leader, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo on the Government’s interpretation of Article 161 (2), which speaks to the nominees for …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 8, 2017) Following the public outcry over the implementation of the parking meters project in the Georgetown, President David Granger, this afternoon, convened a meeting with the City’s Mayor, Ms. Patricia Chase-Green and Town Clerk, Mr. Royston King at State House. Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, Minister of Communities, Mr. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 8, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, today, urged residents of Mahaicony to let their diversity work as a unifying force, rather than as a divisive factor. He was at the time delivering remarks at the opening of a two-day Diversity Education and Inclusion Regional Training Workshop at the …
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