Georgetown, Guyana – (January 10, 2018) President David Granger, was today, paid a courtesy call by Mr. Pavan Sukhdev, a leading global environmental economist who is also President of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and a Member of the Board of Conservation International (CI). Minister of Public Affairs, Ms. Dawn Hastings-Williams, Executive Director and Vice-President …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 10, 2017) The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) through funding to the tune of US$15,000 from the United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization (UNESCO) has commenced the implementation of the pilot Youth Engagement for Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) Project in three regions across Guyana. The project, which is geared …
Read DetailsThe Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) has been in a state of crisis for over 25 years. The Government has acted resolutely and responsibly to protect the livelihood of workers, to preserve the viability of rural communities and prevent the further financial depletion of the country’s treasury.The Government, including previous administrations, struggled to maintain the industry’s …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana — (January 8, 2017) The Ministry of the Presidency extends warmest congratulations to the newly-elected president and executive members of the Guyana Press Association (GPA). On Sunday January 7, 2018 at its annual general meeting, the GPA, one of the oldest press bodies in the Caribbean, elected Ms. Nazima Raghubir as president. Ms. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana — (January 8, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger was, this afternoon, feted by the members of her staff and other well-wishers at a birthday reception hosted at State House. The Ministry of the Presidency, Minister of Social Protection, Ms. Amna Ally and Commissioner (Ag.) of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Mr. David …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon and a team of representatives from the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and the Mayor and City Council (MCC), today, paid a follow-up visit to Albouystown, South Georgetown to commence sanitation works aimed at enhancing residents’ quality of life and reducing the risk of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana — (January 5, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this evening, attended the Action Club Graduation Ceremony and Business Expo, which was held at the Theatre Guild, Parade Street, Georgetown. The seven-week Action Club workshop, hosted by ActionCOACH Business Coaching and funded by the Small Business Bureau, gives participants a strong foundation in …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (January 5, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, yesterday, received a courtesy call from 14 students enrolled at the Lauder Institute of the University of Pennsylvania, USA. The Lauder programme combines the Masters of Business Administration Degree of the Wharton School and the Masters of Arts in International Studies from the School of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 3, 2018) Pursuant to Article 127 (1) of the Constitution, President David Granger, today, met with Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo to discuss the appointments of a substantive Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice. The two sides also discussed the nominees to the Teaching Service Commission (TSC). The …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 3, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger was delighted to receive a courtesy call, this morning, from representative of the Sisters of Mercy of Guyana, Sister Julie Matthews, President, and a representative of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Sister Patricia McDermott and Sister Eileen Campbell. The First Lady presented …
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