Month: <span>August 2018</span>

Minister Trotman remains Minister of Natural Resources -enjoys the confidence of the Head of State

  • Posted: August 10, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 10, 2018) The Ministry of the Presidency condemns as false, malicious and inaccurate, an article carried in the August 10, 2018 edition of the Stabroek News, headlined, “Trotman no longer Minister of Natural Resources,” which states that “With effect from August 1st, Raphael Trotman is no longer the Minister of Natural …

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Statement by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana at the swearing-in ceremony of members of the Police Service Commission, August 9, 2018

  • Posted: August 10, 2018
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The Guyana Police Force is the principal agency of the State concerned with enforcing the law. The Constitution of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at Article 197 (A) states:“The Police Force established under the Police Act shall function in accordance with the law as the law enforcement agency of the State responding to the daily …

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Message of Condolence by His Excellency, Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the passing of Mr. Ranwell Jordan JP

  • Posted: August 10, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana –(August 10, 2018) His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana extends heartfelt condolences at the passing of former Mayor and councillor of the Georgetown Mayor and Town Council, Mr. Ranwell Jordan JP. Ranwell Jordan was born on July 29, 1939 at Hopetown Village, West Coast Berbice. He was the …

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‘We are committed to providing the resources for you to fulfil your duties’ -Minister Harmon commissions two new Islanders for GDF

  • Posted: August 09, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 9, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, who also serves as the Secretary to the Defence Board, today, said that the Government of Guyana is committed to providing the necessary resources and equipment to the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) so that it can effectively fulfil its mandate as he commissioned …

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“The Force’s most senior officers must be of proven independence, integrity and intelligence” -President Granger at swearing in of Police Service Commission

  • Posted: August 09, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 9, 2018) President David Granger, today, said that the Guyana Police Force (GPF) can only fulfil its mandate effectively if it is commanded by a corps of officers who are competent, committed and uncorrupted. The President further noted that the Force’s most senior officers must be men and women of proven …

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President Granger receives 73 bicycles in celebration of 73rd birthday -Georgetown, Corentyne students benefit

  • Posted: August 09, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 8, 2018) In observance of his 73rd birthday anniversary, which was celebrated on July 15, President David Granger, today, received 73 bicycles for distribution under his ‘Boats, Buses, Bicycles plus Books and Breakfast’ or ‘Five Bs’ programme, which is aimed at ensuring that every child has access to education. The bicycles …

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Statement by His Excellency, Brigadier David Granger at the swearing-in ceremony of members of the Public Service Commission, August 08, 2018

  • Posted: August 08, 2018
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The Public Service and public trust Guyana’s development demands a proficient, professional Public Service. Public servants are essential to the country’s administration because they exert direct and daily influence on the lives of Guyanese through various official agencies, boards, commissions, departments and ministries. Citizens’ access to public services – such as public education, public health, …

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“The children of Guyana must be on the cusp of this new technology” -First Lady as Region Three’s STEM Robotics Camp closes

  • Posted: August 08, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana — (August 8, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, closed a two-day Robotics Camp, which was held at the West Demerara Secondary School, with a gift of a Robotics kit to the school’s emerging Robotics Club. The closing ceremony took place on the school’s campus in Pouderoyen, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three). …

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“The Public Service Commission is essential to maintaining public trust” -President Granger as Commission is sworn in

  • Posted: August 08, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 8, 2018) President David Granger, today, administered the Oath of office to the members of the Public Service Commission (PSC). During the ceremony, the Head of State reaffirmed the administration’s respect for the independence and the commitment to support the work of the Commission, as he noted that it is essential …

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CDC receives 50 hampers from DeSinco Trading Limited -to aid Venezuelan migrants in Region One

  • Posted: August 07, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 7, 2018) The Civil Defence Commission (CDC), today, received a donation of 50 food hampers from DeSinco Trading Limited, which will transported to the 260 Venezuelan migrants, who are occupying areas in Barima-Waini (Region One). The items were handed over at DeSinco’s headquarters in Eccles, East Bank Demerara. Director General of …

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