February 2018 – Page 3 – Office of the President

State Minister says GBA statement reckless and treading a dangerous path -President has never and will never act outside of the Constitution

Posted: February 20, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 19, 2018) The Ministry of the Presidency (MotP) questions the motives of the statement by the Guyana Bar Association (GBA), which was reported in various sections of the press today. Referencing the substantive appointments of the Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice, the GBA, in its statement, warned that “any …

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State Minister answers Alexander Village residents’ cries for relief from flooding -calls on them to take personal responsibility for keeping the environment clean

Posted: February 19, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 19, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, charged the residents of Alexander Village to take personal responsibility for the condition of their surroundings even as he returned to the village on a walkabout to observe progress being made on works to reduce the incidence of flooding in the community, …

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Ministry of Social Cohesion launches 2018 Mash Band

Posted: February 19, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana (February 19, 2018) With Mashramani just a few days away, the Ministry of Social Cohesion, today, launched its 2018 Mash Band under the sub theme “Celebrating Republic 48”. The event, which was held at the E.R. Burrowes School of Art, saw the attendance of Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture Youth …

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President joins with Chinese community in celebration of ‘Year of the Dog’

Posted: February 19, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 19, 2018) President David Granger said that the Chinese, who first arrived in Guyana in 1853, have enriched the country’s national culture and diversified its economy, adding that they have done so while still preserving their cultural values. Speaking at 2018 Chinese New Year Dinner, the Head of State said, “Guyana …

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Transcript of the address by His Excellency David Granger President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at the Opening of the Annual Police Officers’ Conference, held at the Officers’ Mess, Eve Leary February 15, 2018

Posted: February 19, 2018
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President David Granger: Thank you Commissioner. Minister of Foreign Affairs, performing the functions of Office of the Prime Minister, Honourable Carl Greenidge; Vice President, Minister of Public Security, Honourable Khemraj Ramjattan; Chancellor of the Judiciary, Honourable Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards; Ministers of the Government; Senior Officers of the Security Forces; Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Director …

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“You have a right to public information” -President Granger tells South Rupununi residents as Radio Aishalton launched

Posted: February 18, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 17, 2018) President David Granger, today, said that it is the right of every Guyanese, regardless of their geographic location, to access public services, particularly public information, which will ensure that they are equipped to make informed choices and decisions and to have their voices heard. The President was at the …

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Education, infrastructure and citizenship services to be improved in Whitewater -President David Granger

Posted: February 18, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 17, 2018) President David Granger, yesterday, committed to ensuring that the residents of Whitewater Creek, Barima-Waini (Region One) receive enhanced services in the areas of education, infrastructural development and citizenship as he announced that a new ferry has been procured for the region, committed to delivering a school boat and other …

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President declares ‘Whitewater’ a frontline community in defence of territorial integrity

Posted: February 17, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 16, 2018) President David Granger, today, declared Whitewater, Barima-Waini (Region One) and other communities near Guyana’s border with Venezuela, frontline communities in the fight to ensure the country’s territorial integrity. The Head of State was at the time speaking to residents following a briefing at the new patrol base, which was …

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Message of Condolence by His Excellency, Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the passing of the Honourable Justice Mohamed Shahabuddeen O.E.

Posted: February 17, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 17, 2018) His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, extends heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the Honourable Justice Mohamed Shahahbuddeen. Justice Mohamed Shahabuddeen will be remembered for his distinguished service as an eminent Judge of the International Court of Justice, lawyer, public servant, …

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Inquiries into massacres of 2000s will guide reform process -President Granger

Posted: February 15, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 15, 2018) President David Granger said that it is incomprehensible that no inquiries or inquests have been conducted into the killings of so many Guyanese citizens, including police officers, during the 2002-2010 era. Making reference to a Motion he tabled as Opposition Leader, in the National Assembly in five years ago, …

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