Georgetown, Guyana – (December 19, 2018) As Guyana and the world prepares to celebrate Christmas, President David Granger, as is customary, and pursuant to Article 188 (1) (a) of the Constitution, has granted pardons to three female prisoners who are all serving sentences at the New Amsterdam Prison. The Presidential Pardons take effect on December …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 17, 2018) The National Multi-Sectoral Coordinating Committee, today, convened its last meeting for 2018, as the Government, with the support of its international partners, continues to manage the influx of Venezuelan migrants and make provisions accordingly. Speaking at his Shiv Chanderpaul Drive office, Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix said that …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 15, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, along with Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mr. Basil Williams, SC. and Minister of Social Protection, Ms. Amna Ally today spread Christmas cheer to children of Buxton and Lusignan, East Coast Demerara. Several toys were distributed to the children who were more …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 14, 2018) Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Mr. Michael Somersall, today, charged 60 graduates of the Bertram Collins College of the Public Service (BCCPS) to be innovative in their new jobs, impartial and to have respect for all ethnic groups in the execution of their duties, at the second graduation …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana — (December 14, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, hosted a luncheon for senior citizens and their caretakers at the Baridi Benab, State House. Mrs. Granger conveyed well wishes for the festive season on behalf of President David Granger, who was unable to attend the event. “I wish everyone a very merry, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 14, 2018) The Ministry of the Presidency (MotP) has noted and condemns as wicked and inaccurate, statements reportedly made by Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo at the Georgetown Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (GCCI) Annual Awards and Dinner Gala on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 and published in the media. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 13, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today encouraged 25 graduates of the Comprehensive Empowerment Programme for Adolescent Mothers (CEPAM), to continue on their path to success while offering her support through several holistic improvement programmes that are executed under her stewardship, in addition to those that are available through organs …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 11, 2018) Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix is currently representing Guyana at the Inter-governmental Conference in Marrakesh, Morocco to formally adopt the International Community’s first Global Compact for Migration, as agreed by the Member States of the United Nations (UN) on July 13, 2018. In his presentation to the Conference, …
Read DetailsThe Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana in the Republic of Cuba is pleased to issue the following statement to the Media. His Excellency, President David Arthur Granger, will be returning today to Guyana, having completed the second round of medical treatment and evaluation at the Centro de Investigaciones Médicas Quirúrgicas (CIMEQ) in Havana …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 10, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, on Sunday, urged the residents of Mabaruma, Barima- Waini (Region One) and surrounding communities to hold public officials, inclusive of those in Regional and Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (RDC/NDCs) accountable. Public officials, the Minister stated have been elected to serve and citizens must, therefore, …
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