Georgetown, Guyana (January 30, 2020): President David Granger, this afternoon, interacted with members of Heal Guyana, a registered civil society organisation which focuses mainly on educating Guyanese and stimulating positive behavioural change through information sharing and action. President Granger told members of the organisation that unity and cohesiveness are embedded in his Government’s thrust to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 30, 2020) The Ministry of the Presidency, Department of Environment (DOE), in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), this afternoon, held a stakeholder engagement forum for businesses interested in making investments in the renewable energy sector. The open forum, which was held at the Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown, provided …
Read DetailsService and protection for all Every citizen, in every village, in every region, is entitled to the protections and guarantees accorded under the laws of Guyana. The Constitution of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, our highest law, [at Article 149 D (1)] provides that: “…The State shall not deny to any person equality before the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 27, 2020) Director, Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, today, announced that ExxonMobil has made its 16th oil discovery offshore Guyana. The new discovery was made northeast of the producing Liza field at the Uaru well, on the Stabroek Block. This new discovery coupled with all other discoveries brings the estimated …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (January 26, 2020): President David Granger, this evening, attended the 70th Republic Anniversary observance of the Republic of India, held at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, Liliendaal. The Head of State extended congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of India on the occasion of the country’s anniversary and noted that …
Read DetailsEntrepreneurship is critical to create wealth within a society and to enhance the standards of living. Entrepreneurs introduce new products and services, create employment, generating more wealth and adding to the national economy. The Government of Guyana has continuously advocated for the development of small businesses and has put in place facilities that provide training …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 25, 2020) His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, is saddened at the death of legal luminary, Mr. Brynmor Thornton Inniss Pollard, OR, CCH, SC, who died on Friday. Mr. Pollard was born to Muriel and Fitzgerald Pollard in the village of Buxton, East Coast Demerara on …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (January 22, 2019): President David Granger, this afternoon, met three members of the United States (US) Congress at the Ministry of the Presidency. The visiting delegation comprised Congressmen Albio Sires, Chairman of the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade Subcommittee; Gregory Meeks (D-NY) 5th District and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY) 9th District. The …
Read DetailsEasier access to justice for everyone, everywhere The establishment of the Diamond-Grove Magistrates’ Court in the Demerara-Mahaica Region is another step in the direction of providing easier access to justice, for everyone, everywhere in Guyana. Access to justice is a guiding principle of Guyana’s Judiciary. The decentralization of the Magistracy conforms to the Government’s policy …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (January 22, 2020): President David Granger, this morning, declared open the Diamond- Grove Magistrates’ Court, noting that the establishment of the Court in Demerara-Mahaica (Region Four) is another step in the direction of providing easier access to justice, for everyone, everywhere. “Access to justice is a fundamental and foundational principle of the rule …
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