Georgetown, Guyana – (January 17, 2019) President David Granger has reissued his book, ‘The Rupununi Rebellion’ to mark the 50th anniversary of the quelling of the Rupununi Rebellion which broke out on January 2, 1969, less than three years after Guyana achieved Independence. The President was serving as Adjutant of the 2nd Battalion of the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 14, 2019) Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, today, said that the building to house the migrant support centre in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region, (Region Two) was identified by newly appointed Regional Executive Officer (REO), Mr. Denis Jaikarran. Minister Felix was at the time responding to statements attributed to Mr. Devanand Ramdatt, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 14, 2019) The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has noted that some individuals and organisations are donating items directly to Venezuelan migrants as opposed to the official mechanism established via the Department of Citizenship. The Department of Citizenship and the CDC established a Multi-Agency Stakeholder Committee to manage the government’s response to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 14, 2019) His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is saddened at the death of Mrs. Allison Butters-Grant, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of Global Seafoods Distributors. Mrs. Butters- Grant was greatly admired and respected as a female entrepreneur and trailblazer. Last year, President Granger …
Read DetailsThe public good and public trustFirst, I must welcome you to State House. I think this might be the first time that the Annual Police Officers’ Conference is being held here. I’ll see you here again next year and I must wish you all a Happy New Year. This is a special year for the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 10, 2019) President David Granger made it clear that the days of concealing security sector mistakes and misdeeds are over. “The Force’s officers will be held accountable for the consequences of their actions and for the instructions that they issue to their subordinates”, the Head of State said during his address …
Read DetailsThe Government and Opposition met at the Ministry of the Presidency on January 9, 2019 at 11:00 hours at a high-level bilateral meeting. The delegations were as follows: Government• His Excellency President David Granger• Prime Minister – Hon. Moses Nagamootoo• Vice President – Hon. Carl Greenidge• Vice President – Hon. Khemraj Ramjattan• Attorney General – …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 7, 2019) The National Multi-Sectoral Coordinating Committee, today, convened its first meeting for 2019 during which it was announced that a two-storey building has been identified by the Regional Administration of Pomeroon-Supenaam Region (Region Two) that will serve as a support centre for Venezuelan migrants in that area. Once set up, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 7, 2019) President David Granger, on Sunday, presented the Guyana Press Association (GPA) with commemorative coins and lapel pins in the run-up to the Association’s 75th anniversary. Next year, the Press Association will be celebrating its 75th anniversary and this is the first time the Association has been honoured with commemorative …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 5, 2019) His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, extends heartfelt condolences at the passing of Ambassador Odeen Ishmael, CCH, a retired diplomat. Ambassador Ishmael, who passed away today at the age of 70, last served as Guyana’s ambassador to Kuwait. He also served as Guyana’s Ambassador …
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