Georgetown, Guyana – (May 18, 2018) President David Granger, today, received a courtesy call from the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Indonesia, Ms. Retno Marsudi, who he assured that Guyana remains open to Indonesian investment, especially in value-added manufacturing, agro-processing and within the sugar industry. The meeting was held at State House. The Head …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 18, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, said that the Government of Guyana is committed to the revival of the cooperative movement and cooperative societies across the country as it presents many opportunities not only for economic growth and development but cooperation and social cohesion. The Minister was at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 18, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, yesterday, paid a visit to Mr. Naresh Persaud and his family, to offer words of comfort and support in the wake of the brutal beating that he endured after three armed bandits invaded his La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara home on Wednesday …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 18, 2018) President David Granger, today, met with Toshao of Chinoweing Village, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven), Mr. Roger Roland who brought to his attention, issues in relation to land and untenable mining practices that are polluting water sources on which communities depend. President Granger assured the Toshao that his issues will be …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 18, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, yesterday, committed to working with residents of De Kinderen Village and the Boerasirie Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara, the Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) and the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) with a view to addressing the dilapidated roads and irregular maintenance of drainage channels …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 16, 2018)President David Granger said that social cohesion rests on a foundation of religious and cultural liberty, a recognition of the plural character of the nation and the promotion of greater respect for others. He also noted that the church has a vital role to play in fostering friendly relations among …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (May 16, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, was paid a courtesy call today by the Deputy Programme Manager for Culture at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Ms. Riane De Haas-Bledoeg at her State House office. The pair discussed possiblie collaboration publishing children’s stories of Guyana.
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 16, 2018) President David Granger, today, met with Ms. Tasheen Khan, Country Director for Caribbean Countries, World Bank Group at State House, where they both committed to establishing a stronger, long-term relationship after a period of short-term arrangements, initiated under the former administration, as a result of disagreements over some projects. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana — (May 16, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, this afternoon, met with United Nations Resident Coordinator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ms. Mikiko Tanaka and representatives from the Department of the Environment (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to discuss environmental matters. The meeting was held in Minister …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 16, 2018) President David Granger, today, said that Guyana is committed to working with Guatemala “to jointly develop a mutually beneficial programme to strengthen cultural and economic ties”. Delivering remarks at the Accreditation Ceremony for His Excellency, Mario Estuardo Torres Townson, Guatemala’s new Ambassador to Guyana, the Head of State said …
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