Georgetown, Guyana – (March 13, 2018) Minister of Social Cohesion, with the responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. George Norton, today, called on Guyanese to emulate the bravery and sacrifice made by the 15 slain Rose Hall Estate Sugar martyrs by standing up against all forms of injustice. The Minister made this call in …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 12, 2018) President David Granger and Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi have pledged to strengthen the historical ties between Guyana and India through increased cooperation. During a bilateral meeting held in New Delhi, India yesterday, Prime Minister Modi told President Granger that India is willing to do whatever it …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 12, 2018) Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Carl Greenidge, who is also performing the duties of President, this evening, said that educating, motivating and encouraging youths can help them to develop innovative solutions, which can mitigate the effects of climate change and global warming, particularly for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana — (March 12, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, at the launch of the first Self-Reliance and Success in business workshop for the year, told participants that the workshop’s goal is to see the nation-wide emergence of business-savvy women equipped with the training to transform their homes, communities and the national economy. “The …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 12, 2018) President David Granger said that Guyana’s ‘green’ development thrust is not merely about environmental and economic security, but that it is also about energy security. Speaking at the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Founding Conference and Solar Summit, which was held yesterday in New Delhi, India the Head of state …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 10, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, reflected on the success of her work with young women across Guyana through her workshops, trainings and other initiatives while delivering the feature address at a concert and exposition organised through a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Social Protection and the Canadian …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 10, 2018) A champion for women’s empowerment, First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, yesterday, joined the Women and Gender Equality Commission (W&GEC) for a presentation on the preliminary findings on women’s rights under national and international law. The presentation was done in observance of International Women’s Day and was held in the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana — (March 9, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, last evening charged the women of Guyana to become activists for gender parity, education, and the elimination of domestic violence in order to truly transform Guyana. Mrs. Granger made delivered this charge at the Ministry of Social Protection’s ‘I am Woman’ Celebration for International …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 8, 2018) President David Granger departed Guyana early this morning for New Delhi India to attend the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Founding Conference and Solar Summit, which is scheduled for Sunday, March 11, 2018. He is accompanied by Political Assistant, Mr. William Cox and his Aide-de-Camp, Colonel Paul Arthur. Minister of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 8, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, received a courtesy call from the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) new Liaison Officer, Mr. Adler Bynoe at her office at State House. Mr. Bynoe was accompanied by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) Secretary General, Ms. Patrice LaFleur. The purpose …
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