Georgetown, Guyana – (June 27, 2019) Special Envoy for the Caribbean Countries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italian Republic, Ms. Caterina Bertolini, today, conducted a site visit and tour of Bartica, in an effort to understand the scope of work which was undertaken under the first phase of the Transitioning to National Energy …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 27, 2019) President David Granger, this morning, told the 52 newly commissioned officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) that the Force must continuously and consistently train persons to assume leadership roles. The Force, he said, through its training programmes, “must produce men and women who embody its core values.” The …
Read DetailsLeadership and stewardship The suppression of the Rupununi Rebellion and the defence of the New River Zone fifty years ago in 1969 exemplified the Guyana Defence Force’s military proficiency. Today, we celebrate the Force’s operational capabilities which were based on supreme courage, superior organisation and superb training. Guyana’s military history recounts that rebels seized control …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (June 26, 2019): President David Granger, this afternoon, met Minister within the Ministry of the Presidency, Mrs. Simona Charles-Broomes to refine her work programme for youth affairs. The Head of State and Minister Broomes will continue to work together to address the challenges of youth unemployment and training. The Ministry of the Presidency …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (June 25, 2019): President David Granger, this morning, met former Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Justice (Ret’d) James Patterson, who has since demitted office. President Granger thanked Justice Patterson for his service over the past 20 months. The former GECOM Chair resigned on Monday June 24, 2019 thereby rendering that post …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (June 24, 2019) President David Granger, this evening, said Canada remains a valued development partner while noting that its investments in mining and oil and gas are propelling economic development and generating employment and business opportunities for citizens and corporations. The Head of State, who noted that Canada is Guyana’s largest export market, …
Read DetailsCanada Day 2019 The Cooperative Republic of Guyana extends congratulations to the government and people of the Confederation of Canada on the occasion of the 152nd anniversary of the unification of the provinces and the establishment of the Dominion on 1st July 1867. Canada, today, has become a model of multiculturalism and a symbol of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 24, 2019) – Minister of State, Mrs. Dawn Hastings-Williams, this morning, reiterated the Government’s commitment to adhering to Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act and called on participants at the Gaming Authorities Stakeholder Forum to continue fostering greater dialogue on the legislation with the view of ensuring …
Read DetailsAnxiety, loss of energy, feelings of guilt or hopelessness, thoughts of self-harm or suicide, these are all symptoms of depression, known globally as the most common mental health condition. Fortunately, the Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Public Health and the Mental Health Unit has implemented a holistic approach to target and treat persons …
Read DetailsStamford Road, Singapore – (June 22, 2019) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, commissioned the ‘Liza Destiny’, the first in a series of Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels for ExxonMobil Guyana at the Keppel Shipyard in Singapore. The vessel will depart Singapore in July and is expected to arrive in Guyana in September …
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