Month: <span>June 2018</span>

Transcript of the address by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, at the Re-commissioning of the Arthur Chung Conference Centre June 7, 2018

  • Posted: June 12, 2018
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President David Granger: Members of the Diplomatic Corps; members of the private sector; relatives of former President Arthur Chung; distinguished guests; members of the media; ladies and gentlemen. I am very happy to be a part of this ceremony here this afternoon. This is a symbolic occasion and this building is a monument to the …

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Transcript of the address by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, at the Guyana Public Service Union’s 95th Anniversary Brunch, held at State House June 3, 2018

  • Posted: June 12, 2018
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President David Granger: Welcome also to the Baridi Benab if you haven’t been here before. This is public property, it is yours; but this was constructed for this purpose and I think if you come here at Phagwah you will see Hindu ceremonies, and if you come here for Diwali you will see diyas; you’ve …

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Guyana looks to strengthen ties with Russia in areas of common interests -President says at Russia Day Reception

  • Posted: June 10, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 9, 2018)President David Granger said that Guyana and Russia share common concerns regarding the threats of terrorism and other transnational crimes, noting that the common abhorrence of the negative effects of these threats forms a basis for continued cooperation within the global multilateral system. Speaking at a reception held last evening …

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First Lady receives courtesy call from Commonwealth Foundation team -discusses gender equality and policies

  • Posted: June 08, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 7, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, received a courtesy call from the Director-General of the Commonwealth Foundation, Mr. Vijay Krishnarayan. Accompanying Mr. Krishnarayan was the Foundation’s Deputy Director-General, Ms. Myn Garcia, Programme Manager- Participatory Governance and Gender, Ms Reineira Arguello Sanjuan and Intern- Participatory Governance and Gender, Ms. Lydia …

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Foreign investors attracted to Guyana’s ‘green’ agenda

  • Posted: June 08, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 7, 2018) President David Granger was, today, paid a courtesy call by Mr. David Lammy, a Member of Parliament (MP) from the United Kingdom (UK) of Guyanese parentage and Mr. Mark Ferguson, an investor and board member of Conservation International (CI). The two officials are currently in Guyana to meet with …

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ACCC is a symbol of historic and deep friendship between Guyana and China -President Granger at re-commissioning ceremony

  • Posted: June 08, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 7, 2018) President David Granger, today, said that the Arthur Chung Convention Centre (ACCC) stands as a true testimony of the solid friendship between Guyana and China at the recommissioning ceremony and official handing over of the newly refurbished facility to the Government of Guyana. The Centre, which was built by …

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President accredits new Argentine Ambassador

  • Posted: June 07, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 6, 2018)President David Granger said that Guyana looks forward to continued collaboration with the Institute of Research of the Cultural Heritage of the National University of San Martin of Argentina for the restoration of artwork at the National Art Gallery. He made these remarks today, during the Accreditation of Mr. Felipe …

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Message of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the occasion of World Environment Day 2018 2018.06.05

  • Posted: June 05, 2018
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Beating plastic pollution The Cooperative Republic of Guyana joins with the rest of the world in observing World Environment Day 2018. This day, the most important day in the UN’s calendar of events dealing with the environment, is an opportunity for nations and peoples around the world to recommit to practical policies and sustained action …

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