January 2018 – Page 3 – Office of the President

Transcript of the address by His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at the National Regional Development Consultative Committee (NRDCC) Meeting January 19, 2018

Posted: January 24, 2018
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President David Granger: Members of the Regional Democratic Council and Chairpersons of Regional Democratic Councils; Mayors and Members of the Municipal Councils; members of the media; ladies and gentlemen: I think the Minister of Communities has already set the historical context in which I would like to frame my remarks. As you know, the State …

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Stakeholders to give feedback on draft proposal for ‘green’ agenda funding

Posted: January 23, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana — (January 23, 2018) The Office of Climate Change (OCC), which falls under the purview of the Ministry of the Presidency, this morning, hosted its third and final workshop to gather feedback from key stakeholders on the proposed Country Work Programme. The one-day Elaboration of the Country Work Programme for Engagement with the …

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Inaugural National Hydrographic Committee set up to oversee management of Guyana’s water resources

Posted: January 23, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 23, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, yesterday, convened the first National Hydrographic Committee (NHC) to coordinate the sustainable management of Guyana’s sea and river resources. The meeting, which was held at the Guyana Lands and Surveys (GL&SC) Boardroom, sought to bring together agencies such as the Guyana Coast Guard, …

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First Lady’s Office to roll out more training programmes in Region Three

Posted: January 22, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana (January 22, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three) Deputy Regional Executive Officer (DREO), Ms. Jennifer Ferreira Dougall to discuss plans to implement projects such as the Self-Reliance and Success in Business initiative in the region during the course of 2018. During the meeting, which was …

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Minister Norton commences fact-finding mission of ministerial departments

Posted: January 22, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 22, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion with the responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. George Norton, today, commenced the first in a series of visits to institutions that fall under his purview. The aim of this exercise is to interact with staff to find out about the challenges hampering their …

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National Cadet Corps will teach youth responsibility, other vital skills -Minister Norton says at official opening ceremony

Posted: January 20, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 19, 2017) Four hundred and eighty-seven students from six schools across Guyana, namely the North Ruimveldt Multilateral, Stewartville Secondary, Hope Secondary, Berbice Secondary, St. Ignatius Secondary and the Mackenzie High school are now participating in the National Cadet Corps programme, which was officially reintroduced today at a ceremony held at the …

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Guyana needs rich Administrative Regions -President tells heads of local government organs at NRDCC meeting

Posted: January 19, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 19, 2018) President David Granger, today, reminded regional officials and heads of municipalities that a rich country cannot be built on poor regions and as such, cooperation among local government organs is paramount. Speaking at the National Regional Development Consultative Committee’s (NRDCC) meeting, the Head of State said that, “We see …

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Brazil’s Health Minister calls on President

Posted: January 19, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 19, 2018) President David Granger was, today, paid a courtesy call by Brazil’s Minister of Health, Dr. Ricardo Jose Magalhᾱes Barros and a delegation from that country who are currently in Guyana on an official visit to discuss areas in which the two states can strengthen cooperation, particularly in the health …

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Unions pledge cooperation with Government on future of sugar industry -President Granger urges open dialogue and flexibility

Posted: January 19, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 19, 2018) President David Granger, along with members of Cabinet, today, met with the President and members of the Guyana Agricultural and Workers’ Union (GAWU) and the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) at the Ministry of the Presidency to discuss the future of the sugar industry. After …

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Civil Defence Commission boosts Disaster Risk Management capacity in Potaro-Siparuni

Posted: January 18, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 18, 2018) Stakeholders in Potaro-Siparuni, Region Eight, are now better equipped to prepare for and respond to emergencies within the Region as the Civil Defence Commission, last week, concluded the Orientation Session and Tabletop Exercise in partnership with the Regional Democratic Council (RDC). The Orientation Session and Tabletop Exercise, which was …

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