August 2019 – Page 3 – Office of the President

Minister Felix rubbishes allegations of illegalities involving Haitians -records show travellers reporting to Brazilian immigration

Posted: August 16, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 16, 2019) Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, has again condemned claims of illegalities regarding Haitian travellers to Guyana, disclosing on Thursday that of the 8,476 Haitians who arrived here between January and July 2019, 6,925 of them reported to Brazilian immigration officials after crossing the border, which separates the two …

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President Granger accredits new Indian High Commissioner to Guyana

Posted: August 14, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 14, 2019) President David Granger, this morning, accepted the Letters of Credence from Dr K. J. Srinivasa, accrediting him as the new High Commissioner of India to Guyana. Dr. Srinivasa replaces former High Commissioner, Mr. Venkatachalam Mahalingam, whose tour of duty ended on July 1, 2019. In his remarks, President Granger …

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President Granger consoles relatives of deceased Presidential Guard -calls for inquiry into his death

Posted: August 14, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 14, 2019) President David Granger, this morning, sympathized with the relatives of Police Constable 2045 Winston Cooper of 761 East Ruimveldt, Georgetown, who died this morning. The President, who was accompanied by Commissioner of Police (Ag.) Nigel Hoppie, called for an inquiry into the circumstances of Constable Cooper’s death. “As you …

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President Granger says Raksha Bandhan can foster national unity

Posted: August 14, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 14, 2019) President David Granger, this morning, celebrated Raksha Bandhan with representatives of the Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre at the Ministry of the Presidency. The President said he was grateful for the request from the group to mark the occasion with him as it has the potential to promote social …

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Address of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at the Accreditation Ceremony of His Excellency Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, High Commissioner of the Republic of India 2019.08.14

Posted: August 14, 2019
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I am pleased to accept the Letters of Credence accrediting you as High Commissioner of the Republic of India to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. I congratulate you on your appointment and welcome you to Guyana. I ask that you convey to His Excellency Shri Ram Nath Kovind, President of the Republic of India, my …

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27 agencies trained in environmental data and statistics collection in keeping with the GSDS: Vision 2040

Posted: August 14, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 13, 2019) The Ministry of the Presidency’s Department of Environment, in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Coordinating Office of the Green State Development Strategy (GSDS) recently held a technical capacity building workshop for 35 participants from 27 agencies. The workshop, which was held from August 6-8, …

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MoTP, PAC sign 4.8 million Euro GPAS III Agreement

Posted: August 14, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 13, 2019) The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) and the Ministry of the Presidency (MoTP), on August 7, 2019 signed a Project Financing Agreement for the implementation of the Guyana Protected Areas System Phase III (GPAS III). The 4.8 million Euros project focuses on supporting the development of infrastructure in three protected …

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First Lady urges Region Seven youth to use ICT as tool for development

Posted: August 14, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 13, 2019) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this morning, encouraged 40 young people of Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven), to take Information and Communication Technology (ICT) seriously and to utilise it as a tool for developing the region. Mrs. Granger made these statements in her address at the opening of her ICT workshop, …

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Government in Action: Preserving Guyana’s culture: Eid Ul Adha

Posted: August 12, 2019
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The Government of Guyana values the contributions of every ethnic, religious, and racial group. The subcultures, values, and customs of these groups all add to the diverse and rich tapestry that is Guyana and Guyanese culture. Together, the people of this nation have sacrificed ignorance for education, segregation for inclusivity, and discrimination in the name …

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Tullow makes 1st discovery offshore Guyana at Jethro-1 well

Posted: August 12, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 12, 2019): Director, Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, this morning, announced that UK-based Tullow Oil Plc wholly owned subsidiary Tullow Guyana B.V. Jethro-1 exploration well, drilled in the Orinduik Block offshore Guyana, has discovered oil in commercial quantities. The Jethro-1 well was drilled by the Stena Forth drillship to a …

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