2018 – Page 6 – Office of the President

Office of the First Lady launches ICT training programme in Anna Regina -ETI offers scholarships to two top BIT-ICT workshop graduates

Posted: November 06, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 5, 2018) The Office of the First Lady, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Protection’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT), today, launched the fourth Information Communication Technology (ICT) training programme for the year at the Essequibo Technical Institute (ETI), Anna Regina in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region (Region Two). During the launch of the …

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‘Local government is an effective tool for development’ – Minister Harmon tells residents of Pouderoyen

Posted: November 04, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 3, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon last night reiterated Government’s commitment to continue working with the residents of the Essequibo Islands- West Demerara Region (Region Three) to further develop that Region. Minister Harmon was at the time speaking at a community meeting held at Pouderoyen, Region Three. “We have …

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Government pledges continued support for Karate in Guyana

Posted: November 04, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 3, 2018) Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, last night, attended an Auction, Dinner and Ball held in honour of Master Frank Woon-A-Tai, who has been teaching karate in Guyana for the past 50 years. The event was held at the Ramada Princess Hotel. Dr. Norton pledged government’s unwavering support …

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Minister of Public Affairs donates to Salvation Army Christmas Kettle drive

Posted: November 02, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 2, 2018) Minister of Public Affairs, Ms. Dawn Hastings-Williams, this morning, made the first contribution to the Salvation Army’s ‘Christmas Kettle’ at the launch of its 2018 Christmas appeal, which was held at the Georgetown Club. Minister Hastings-Williams, who represented President David Granger at the event, expressed the hope that her …

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Outgoing US Ambassador calls on Minister of State

Posted: November 02, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 2, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon was, today, paid a courtesy call by outgoing United States Ambassador to Guyana, Mr. Perry Holloway. The Ambassador lauded the cordial relationship and bilateral cooperation that the two countries have shared over the past 52 years. Ambassador Holloway was accredited by President David …

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President travelling to Cuba for medical investigation

Posted: October 30, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 30, 2018) President David Granger and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger departed Guyana this morning for Cuba. While there, the President will undergo a medical investigation. Speaking at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Timehri, this morning, the Head of State said that recently he travelled twice to Trinidad and Tobago …

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Canje gets ‘David G’ school bus – fifth bus commissioned in East Berbice-Corentyne Region

Posted: October 30, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 29, 2018) Minister of Social Protection, Ms. Amna Ally, this morning, presented a ‘David G’ bus to the Canje, East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) community, in keeping with President David Granger’s vision to provide equal access to education for all school children. Minister Ally, who commissioned the bus on behalf of the …

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President, First Lady to travel to Cuba

Posted: October 29, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 29, 2018) President David Granger will tomorrow depart Guyana for the Republic of Cuba. The Head of State will be accompanied by First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger. The President is expected to return on November 11.

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President David Granger inducted as Patron of Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Posted: October 28, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana- (October 28, 2018) President David Granger was, this morning, inducted as a patron of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew at a simple ceremony held at the Christ Church in Waterloo Street, Georgetown. In his acceptance speech, the President urged members of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew to take the Brotherhood’s mission seriously and …

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First Lady urges men and women to get screened for cancer

Posted: October 28, 2018
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 28, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this morning, called on both men and women at the Ministry of Public Health’s Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk to get screened for cancer as early detection and treatment can save many lives. The First Lady, who was joined by Prime Minister, Mr. Moses …

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