Georgetown, Guyana (February 19, 2018) With Mashramani just a few days away, the Ministry of Social Cohesion, today, launched its 2018 Mash Band under the sub theme “Celebrating Republic 48”. The event, which was held at the E.R. Burrowes School of Art, saw the attendance of Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture Youth …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 19, 2018) President David Granger said that the Chinese, who first arrived in Guyana in 1853, have enriched the country’s national culture and diversified its economy, adding that they have done so while still preserving their cultural values. Speaking at 2018 Chinese New Year Dinner, the Head of State said, “Guyana …
Read DetailsPresident David Granger: Thank you Commissioner. Minister of Foreign Affairs, performing the functions of Office of the Prime Minister, Honourable Carl Greenidge; Vice President, Minister of Public Security, Honourable Khemraj Ramjattan; Chancellor of the Judiciary, Honourable Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards; Ministers of the Government; Senior Officers of the Security Forces; Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Director …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 17, 2018) President David Granger, today, said that it is the right of every Guyanese, regardless of their geographic location, to access public services, particularly public information, which will ensure that they are equipped to make informed choices and decisions and to have their voices heard. The President was at the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 17, 2018) President David Granger, yesterday, committed to ensuring that the residents of Whitewater Creek, Barima-Waini (Region One) receive enhanced services in the areas of education, infrastructural development and citizenship as he announced that a new ferry has been procured for the region, committed to delivering a school boat and other …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 16, 2018) President David Granger, today, declared Whitewater, Barima-Waini (Region One) and other communities near Guyana’s border with Venezuela, frontline communities in the fight to ensure the country’s territorial integrity. The Head of State was at the time speaking to residents following a briefing at the new patrol base, which was …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 17, 2018) His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, extends heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the Honourable Justice Mohamed Shahahbuddeen. Justice Mohamed Shahabuddeen will be remembered for his distinguished service as an eminent Judge of the International Court of Justice, lawyer, public servant, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 15, 2018) President David Granger said that it is incomprehensible that no inquiries or inquests have been conducted into the killings of so many Guyanese citizens, including police officers, during the 2002-2010 era. Making reference to a Motion he tabled as Opposition Leader, in the National Assembly in five years ago, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 15, 2018) President David Granger said that human safety and public security can be guaranteed only by a police force that is officered by persons who are competent, committed and uncorrupted. He said that no Government, anywhere on earth, could countenance the employment of incorrigibles and expect that law and order …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 14, 2018) As Government moves to strengthen Mass Casualty Management and Disaster response systems, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation/ World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO), the Ministry of Public Health and the Canadian High Commission in Guyana, today, concluded a one-week Mass Casualty Management (MCM) …
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