Georgetown, Guyana – (March 31, 2019) President David Granger, on Saturday, said that his Government puts emphasis on gender parity and is fostering equality in the society through education. The President made these remarks when he joined First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger and several women leaders at Delices Appetisantes, an afternoon of conversation, cultural presentations …
Read Details“Children have the right to survival, children have a right not to be abused, they have a right to care, they have a right to be educated – to be sent to school, children have rights, a whole lot of rights just like adults…a right to have a name, a right to an identity…their right …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 29, 2019) President David Granger, this morning, called on Guyanese youth to take up the mantle to lead Guyana into a prosperous country. The Head of State was at the time addressing some 300 youth gathered at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre at Liliendaal for the ‘One Youth: Regional Youth Caucus’. …
Read DetailsToday’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders Young people are vital to the nation’s progress. It is imperative therefore that they should be afforded every opportunity to participate in decision-making and in determining how their communities and the country should be administered. You are the future. The Regional Youth Caucus brings together young people from all ten …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 29, 2019) The Ministry of the Presidency condemns and rejects as deliberately false and misleading, articles relating to Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, published by INews Guyana and Guyana Times, which misquote the Minister’s response to a question posed to him about serving members of the Government who hold dual …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 28, 2019) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, received a courtesy call from newly-accredited United States Ambassador to Guyana, Mrs. Sarah-Ann Lynch at his office at the Ministry of the Presidency. During the meeting, Minister Harmon welcomed Ambassador Lynch to Guyana and the two discussed matters of mutual interest, including …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 28, 2019) As the risks of natural and man-made disasters increase globally, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), today, reconstituted its Disaster Risk Reduction Coordination Platform (NDRRCP), which has been non-functional for almost two years. The Platform is tasked with the reduction of the impacts of natural and man-made emergencies and disasters …
Read DetailsThe Youth Corps…hope for the future Young people are this country’s future; It cannot be otherwise. It is the older generation’s obligation to ensure that the young population receives the best possible preparation to inherit this nation. Guyana is a blessed nation indeed. It is the biggest and, potentially, most bountiful country in the Caribbean. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 27, 2019) President David Granger, this morning, accepted Letters of Credence from Her Excellency, Alfreda Chilekwa Kansembe Mwamba, acceding her as the new Non-Resident High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. At the simple ceremony held at the Ministry of the Presidency, the Head of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 27, 2019) Guyanese turned out in their numbers to interact with public officials and access important public services, as Government hosted yet another successful Public Day exercise, today, at the Square of the Revolution in Georgetown. Over 22 Government Ministries and Departments were represented at the event, which is a testimony …
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