Month: <span>January 2020</span>

Address of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, to the Annual Officers’ Conference of the Guyana Defence Force 2020.01.16

  • Posted: January 16, 2020
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Decade for defence and economic development The New Year, 2020, will be an auspicious one for the country and for the people of Guyana. We shall celebrate the Republic’s Golden Jubilee on 23rd February. It will be a significant year, also, for the Guyana Defence Force which will celebrate the 55th anniversary of its establishment …

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Message of Condolence on the death of Dr. Wallace Irving Lee, AA, CCH

  • Posted: January 12, 2020
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 12, 2020) His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, is saddened at the death of Dr. Wallace Irving Lee, AA, CCH. He was a Director and Surgeon at the Woodlands Hospital Limited. Following the completion of his secondary education at Queen’s College, Dr. Lee attended the University …

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Government in Action: Fair and unbiased reporting

  • Posted: January 12, 2020
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“The communications media are vehicles through which citizens receive and transmit information… Restrictions in the flow of information deny citizens the opportunity to participate fully in decision-making and, thereby impair democracy.” These are the words President David Granger used to describe the importance of the open media, which delivers to Guyana’s people one of their …

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President Granger accredits new Australian High Commissioner

  • Posted: January 08, 2020
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 8, 2020) President David Granger, this morning, accepted Letters of Credence from Mr. Bruce Lendon, the new non- resident High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Australia to Guyana at the Ministry of the Presidency. President Granger, in his brief address, expressed condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Guyana …

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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 Bruce Lendon, High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Australia 2020.01.08

  • Posted: January 08, 2020
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Australia Your Excellency, I am pleased to accept the Letters of Credence accrediting you as the High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Australia to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. I congratulate you on your appointment and welcome you to Guyana. I ask that you convey to His Excellency David Hurley, Governor General of Australia, my …

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Message of Condolence on the death of Mrs. Vylma Harper

  • Posted: January 07, 2020
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 7, 2020) His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, is saddened at the death of Mrs. Vylma Harper, the wife of former Minister of Health and Member of Parliament, the late Dr. Oliver Harper. She died last evening in Florida, United States of America. Undoubtedly, she would …

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Transcript of the address by His Excellency David Granger, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, on the occasion of the Annual Media Brunch at State House

  • Posted: January 05, 2020
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Transcript of the address by His Excellency, Brigadier David Granger, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, on the occasion of the Annual Media Brunch and to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Guyana Press Association, at State House 2020.01.05 President David Granger: Mr. Mark Archer; Honourable Khemraj Ramjattan, Vice President and Minister of Public …

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Government in Action: The Decade of Development

  • Posted: January 05, 2020
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On December 20, 2019, Guyana became a petroleum-producing nation, which signalled the beginning of a much-anticipated economic boom. President David Granger has said this major milestone in our country’s history will serve as a catalyst for development that will lead to an enhanced standard of living for all Guyanese. President Granger and the Government of …

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No interference from the President or Director General -PAC denies false claims in Freddie Kissoon column

  • Posted: January 02, 2020
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 Georgetown, Guyana – (January 2, 2020) The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) strongly denies an accusation made by Kaieteur News columnist, Mr. Freddie Kissoon that President David Granger and Director General of the Ministry of the Presidency, Mr. Joseph Harmon are responsible for the removal of his bicycle from the National Park’s premises. In his column, …

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