September 2019 – Page 4 – Office of the President

Guyana to strengthen cooperation with Chile in mining, petroleum, disaster management and environmental protection sectors – President Granger at Chile’s 209th Independence Anniversary

Posted: September 18, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 17, 2019): President David Granger and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this evening, attended the 209th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Chile at the Marriott Hotel, Georgetown. President Granger, in his address, said Guyana and Chile have enjoyed excellent relations since the establishment of formal diplomatic ties on 22nd July …

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Address of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, on the occasion of the 209th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Chile 2019.09.17

Posted: September 18, 2019
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National Day of Chile I have the honour, on behalf of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, to extend congratulations to the government and people of the Republic of Chile on the occasion of the 209th anniversary of its Independence. The 18th of September – or “dieciocho” – is observed during a week of “patriotic parties” …

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CDC receives donation from Dharmic Sabha -to aid relief efforts for The Bahamas

Posted: September 18, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 17, 2019) The Civil Defence Commission (CDC), today, received a cheque valued $500,000 from the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS) to support the procurement of much-needed relief supplies for the hurricane-ravaged island of The Bahamas. Director-General of the CDC, Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig, in brief remarks, expressed gratitude to the GHDS …

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Repatriation efforts for Hurricane Dorian survivors being streamlined -National Policy for overseas natural disaster response to be developed

Posted: September 18, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 17, 2019) Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix said the Government will be working with various stakeholders to develop a draft National Policy, which will outline a coordinated approach for assisting Guyanese based in Caribbean territories, who are affected by natural disasters. Minister Felix made this announcement yesterday, moments after chairing …

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First Lady urges women to use home management skills to make money

Posted: September 16, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 16, 2019) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, said that in the absence of academic qualifications, women can use the skills they acquire in the management of their homes to make money. Mrs. Granger was at the time delivering remarks at the opening of her one-week Self- Reliance and Success in …

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Director, Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe’s feature address at the ‘Enhancing Offshore E&P Regional Capacity: Operational and Environmental Safeguards’ Conference

Posted: September 16, 2019
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Finding the Balance between Oil Operations and Environmental Risk Management Good morning one and all. Mr. Chairperson, members of the head table, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, special invitees, members of the media, ladies and gentlemen: We are often reminded that to whom much is given, much is required. This verse has never been more …

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First set of Guyanese return home from hurricane-ravaged The Bahamas -Minister Felix says 23 more want to return

Posted: September 16, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 16, 2019) Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, last evening, assured that the Government is working to have approximately 23 Guyanese on hurricane ravage island, The Bahamas, back on home soil. Minister Felix made this commitment moments after he along with Minister of State, Mrs. Dawn Hastings-Williams; Minister of Foreign Affairs, …

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Address by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana 2019.09.16

Posted: September 16, 2019
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Credible elections at the earliest time possible Guyanese, The Elections Commission has exclusive and explicit responsibility for the conduct of general and regional elections in accordance with the Constitution of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana (at Article 62). The Constitution (at Article 162 (1) I) states, further, that: “…The Elections Commission shall have such functions …

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President Granger iterates support for GECOM at meeting with Carter Center

Posted: September 16, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 16, 2019): President David Granger, this afternoon, received a courtesy call from representatives of the Carter Center at State House. President Granger, during the meeting, assured the representatives that he will act decisively on receiving advice from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) as to its readiness to conduct General and Regional …

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ExxonMobil makes 1st Tripletail-1 well discovery offshore Guyana

Posted: September 16, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 16, 2019) Director, Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, today, announced that ExxonMobil made an oil discovery on the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana at the Tripletail-1 well in the Turbot area. This well was being drilled by the Tom Madden drillship. This discovery adds to the previously announced estimated recoverable resource …

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