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 …
Read DetailsTranscript 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 …
Read DetailsOn 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 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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, …
Read DetailsA happy Decade of Development Guyanese! Happy New Year. I greet you at the start of 202o – a most auspicious year in our nation’s history. The year 2020 is an exciting time to be alive and to be Guyanese. Today – 1st January, a memorable and momentous date – marks the dawn of the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 31, 2019) Having considered their high quality of service in the legal profession, and with confidence in their knowledge of the law, His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is pleased to announce the appointment of four long-serving legal practitioners as Senior Counsel with effect from …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 31, 2019) The Department of Energy has successfully completed the evaluation of eleven (11) Expressions of Interest (EOI’s) from international firms. The EOI’s received in October 2019, were for Consultancy Services to support Oil and Gas Project Development Evaluation for the Payara Field offshore Guyana. In accordance with the Procurement Plan of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 30, 2019) President David Granger, this morning, administered the Oath of Office to the re-elected Mayors and Deputy Mayors for the ten Municipalities, during a simple ceremony, held at the Ministry of the Presidency. The Head of State in a brief address, called on the Mayors and the Deputies to recognise their …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 28, 2019) President David Granger, this morning, commissioned a brand new US$3.4M power station at Dogg Point, Agatash in Bartica, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven), where he noted that it will bring unprecedented relief to residents who have experienced severe power outages over the years. President Granger in his address at a simple …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 27, 2019) President David Granger and Ministers of the Government, this afternoon, met with the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Justice (ret’d) Claudette Singh SC, and the six Commissioners and pledged Government’s full support towards the body’s work in ensuring free, fair and credible elections on March 2, 2020. …
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