October 2018 – Page 5 – Office of the President

International Day for Disaster Reduction 2018: Statement by the Director General, Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig

Posted: October 13, 2018
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The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is pleased to signal its continued commitment to reducing disaster risks throughout the country, and today, joins the international community in commemorating the International Day for Disaster Reduction 2018. This year’s observance is focused on highlighting the importance of resilience building within the economic sector, with the theme being, “Reducing …

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International Day for Disaster Reduction 2018: Statement by Hon. Joseph Harmon, Minister of State and Minister with Responsibility for Disaster Risk Management in Guyana

Posted: October 13, 2018
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The International Day for Disaster Reduction, celebrated annually on October 13th, is a globally designated observance named by the United Nations General Assembly in 1989, to highlight strategies employed by people and communities around the world to reduce their exposure to disasters, and to promote a global culture of disaster reduction. Guyana is proud to …

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‘Elect leaders with the community’s interests at heart’ -President Granger tells Rose Hall residents

Posted: October 13, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 12, 2018) President David Granger this afternoon called on the residents of Rose Hall, East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) and neighbouring communities to elect leaders who are focused on developing their communities and not loyal to party politics. The Head of State was at the time addressing residents of the 176-year-old Town …

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President Granger meets protesting sugar workers at Rose Hall -assures payment of remaining severance before year-end

Posted: October 13, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 12, 2018) President David Granger, this afternoon, reassured sugar workers that his Government will settle all outstanding severance payments after Parliament reconvenes, next Thursday. The Head of State was at the time addressing a few disgruntled workers and residents who picketed the Rose Hall Primary School, this afternoon, just before he …

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First Lady commends CIOG for work done to assist orphans and vulnerable children

Posted: October 12, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 13, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, attended the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana’s (CIOG) annual fun day for orphans and vulnerable children where she commended the organisation for its commitment to enhancing the lives of orphans and vulnerable children. “There is the confluence of education and care and the …

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North Sophia residents graduate from First Lady’s 30th Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop

Posted: October 12, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 12, 2018) The Office of the First Lady in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Protection, today, completed its 30th Self- Reliance and Success in Business Workshop following the graduation of forty-one North Sophia, Georgetown residents. Thus far, the workshop has provided over 1500 persons, primarily women, with business certificates that …

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MoTP hosts health fair to promote healthy lifestyles among staff

Posted: October 12, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana — (October 12, 2018) The Ministry of the Presidency (MoTP), this morning, hosted the ‘We’re at your door’ health fair, an initiative pioneered by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) to find and treat persons who may be living with ‘silent killer’ conditions. The free health fair, which offered tests for blood pressure …

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Minister Harmon welcomes new Dutch Ambassador to Guyana -calls for closer ties

Posted: October 12, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 11, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, this evening, welcomed the new Non- Resident Ambassador of The Kingdom of the Netherlands to Guyana, Mr. Jacob Frederiks, where he expressed hope that the two countries will foster closer ties and enhanced cooperation. Minister Harmon, who is currently performing the functions of …

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Address of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at the Accreditation Ceremony of His Excellency Alhaji Hassan Jika Ardo, High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria October 10, 2018

Posted: October 11, 2018
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Your Excellency, I am pleased to accept the Letters of Credence, accrediting you as High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. I extend a warm welcome to you and ask that you convey to His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari my best wishes for his personal well-being and for …

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Address of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at the Accreditation Ceremony of His Excellency Jacob Rijkert Frederiks, Ambassador of the Kingdom of The Netherlands October 10, 2018

Posted: October 11, 2018
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Your Execellency, I am pleased to accept the Letters of Credence accrediting you as Ambassador of the Kingdom of The Netherlands to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. I congratulate you on your appointment. I welcome you to Georgetown. I ask that convey to His Majesty, King Willem-Alexander my wishes for his personal well-being and for …

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