Year: <span>2019</span>

Stabroek News’ editorial odious and malicious –       E.I.C owes President Granger an apology

  • Posted: July 27, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (July 27, 2019): The Ministry of the Presidency is astonished at the Stabroek News’ editorial of 26thJuly 2019 – entitled Temporising – which made numerous odious and malicious assertions. It sought also to insinuate insincerity and impugn the character of the President and his office in relation to the matters arising out …

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President selects Justice Claudette Singh, SC, CCH, as new GECOM Chair -Following meeting with Opposition Leader

  • Posted: July 26, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (July 26, 2019): President David Granger, this afternoon, met Leader of the Opposition Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo at the Ministry of the Presidency where they continued a series of meetings aimed at ‘hammering out’ a list of nominees “not unacceptable” to the President. The Leader of the Opposition agreed to submit such a …

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Address of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, to the Civil Society 2019.07.25

  • Posted: July 26, 2019
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I have asked you to come this afternoon in wake of a meeting this morning with the Diplomatic Corps to emphasise Government’s commitment to upholding the Constitution; respecting the institutions of the State – including the National Assembly and the Courts; to ensuring the rule of law; to safeguarding human and civil rights; and to …

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Address of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, to the Diplomatic Corps 2019.07.25

  • Posted: July 26, 2019
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I have invited you today to explain in greater detail the current political situation in my country. I start by assuring you that the Government of Guyana is committed to upholding the Constitution; respecting the institutions of the State – including the National Assembly and the Courts; ensuring the rule of law; safeguarding human and …

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Address of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to the 2nd National Conference of Local Democratic Organs 2019.07.25

  • Posted: July 26, 2019
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Cooperation for the common good The 2nd National Conference of Local Democratic Organs marks the progress the country is making in revitalising the local government system. Government as you are aware, operates at the three levels – national, regional and local. These three levels are not exclusive; they are inclusive and interdependent. Effective governance demands that …

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President Granger meets Diplomatic Corps, members of civil society -on political situation in Guyana

  • Posted: July 25, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (July 25, 2019) President David Granger, today, met members of the Diplomatic Corps, the Private Sector and Civil Society where he iterated that the Government remains committed to upholding the Constitution, respecting the institutions of the State including the National Assembly and the Courts; ensuring the rule of law; safeguarding human and …

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Talks were never discontinued between Government and Opposition – DG Harmon

  • Posted: July 25, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (July 24, 2019) Director General of the Ministry of the Presidency, Mr. Joseph Harmon, this evening, refuted statements made by member of the Opposition, Ms. Gail Teixeira, that talks have discontinued between the Government and the Opposition on the nominations for the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). In a press …

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Government in Action: Safe and accessible public infrastructure – a hallmark of national development

  • Posted: July 22, 2019
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The Constitution, the Government, and the Judiciary are the arms of Government that safeguard Guyana’s democracy but physical infrastructure is equally important in a state’s development. In fact, modern public infrastructure leads to developments in other sectors. Modern road networks, bridges and highways, for example, allow more commuters to access employment, health, education and other …

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