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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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Government and GPSU are partners not rivals -President tells Union members at Anniversary Brunch

Posted: June 04, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 3, 2018)President David Granger, today, issued a call for greater cooperation between the Government and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU. Speaking at the GPSU’s 195thAnniversary Brunch in the Baridi Benab at State House, the Head of State said that the old model of confrontation and acrimony must be abandoned in …

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Message of Condolence by His Excellency, Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the passing of Geofrey Elmenton Phillips

Posted: June 04, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 2, 2018) His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, MSS, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and the Government extend heartfelt sympathy to relatives of Mr. Geofrey Elmenton Phillips, popularly known as the ‘Mighty Rebel’, who passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018. Born on November 7, 1945, Mr. Phillips, who has …

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Lower Bonasika to receive internet connectivity for first time -Minister Harmon commits as computer lab is commissioned

Posted: June 04, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 2, 2018) As the Government continues to work to ensure that the gaps between the hinterland, riverine areas and coastland are bridged, Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, announced that for the first time in the village’s history, internet conenectivity will be available within two weeks at Lower Bonasika when …

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First Lady calls on women to continue to work together to overcome adversity -at Presbyterian Women’s convention

Posted: June 04, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 2, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, encouraged women to stand united in their faith and to strengthen and support each other through times of adversity, adding that throughout history women have played an important role in the creation of more equal societies. The First Lady delivered these remarks at …

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First Lady urges Guyanese to be wary of scholarship scams

Posted: May 31, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 31, 2018) The Office of the First Lady has been informed that residents of Georgetown and other areas across the country have been approached via telephone calls and text messages with requests for payment in exchange for scholarships. In the light of this, First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, wishes to again …

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West Coast Berbice playschool tours State House

Posted: May 31, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 31, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today facilitated an educational tour of State House for a group of toddlers of the Little Angels Play School from Mahaica-Berbice Region (Region Five). The group of fifteen children were accompanied by their teachers and parents/guardians. The First Lady welcomed the excited bunch; taking …

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Correction: National Awardees 2018

Posted: May 28, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 28, 2018) The Ministry of the Presidency wishes to apologise for an error in the name of one of this year’s National Awardees, which should read Divisional Fire Officer (Retired) Patrick Egerton Carmichael and not Paul Egerton Carmichael as was previously stated. The Ministry is kindly asking Media Houses to take …

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Children are our future

Posted: May 26, 2018
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Cooperative Republic of Guyana Address of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana at the 52nd Independence Anniversary of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Children are our future Guyanese, Guyana’s 52nd Independence anniversary is an occasion for celebration. It commemorates a departure from past degradation. It articulates the …

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49 women among those recognised for sterling contributions to national development -As President announces 2018 National Awardees

Posted: May 26, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 25, 2018) Forty-nine women from various fields are among those who will be conferred with National Awards by President David Granger as part of the celebrations of Guyana’s 52nd Independence Anniversary. These persons have been recognised for their outstanding service and sterling contributions toward national development. The awards will be presented …

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