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Minister Norton meets with USAID’s Counterpart International representatives -as he takes steps to advance social cohesion programme

Posted: January 18, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 18, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, today, met with representatives from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Counterpart International to exchange ideas on different approaches to building cohesive communities, as he endeavours to continue with the work started by his predecessor. The meeting is among several …

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Department of the Environment hosts ‘oil and gas’ training workshop for EPA, GGMC staff

Posted: January 18, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 17, 2017) The Department of the Environment (DoE), today, hosted a training workshop, in collaboration with FUGRO-McClelland Marine Geosciences Incorporated (FUGRO) aimed at ensuring that every sector in the country is adequately prepared to treat with Guyana’s emerging oil and gas sector within the framework of the green economy. The one-day …

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President and GEF Programme Director discuss ‘green’ economy, protection of Guiana Shield

Posted: January 17, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 17, 2017) President David Granger was paid a courtesy call by the Director of Programmes of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), Dr. Gustavo da Fonseca and officials from Conservation International Guyana (CI-G). The visiting delegation was accompanied by CI’s Executive Director, Dr. David Singh. Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, Minister of Natural …

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Nine wells, 2 major water catchment areas for Region Nine to combat dry weather -Residents welcome relief efforts by Government

Posted: January 17, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 17, 2017) Nine wells and two large water catchment areas are slated for in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine) area, to provide relief to residents, during the cyclical El Nino weather patterns, as Government looks to provide longer term solutions to the annual periods of drought. The Brazilian Military will …

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Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton meets religious and other groups -To continue course of action toward advancing social cohesion agenda in Guyana

Posted: January 16, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 16, 2017) New Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, today, held introductory meetings with representatives of various religious and social groups to ensure continuity and increased areas of collaboration as part of advancing the social cohesion agenda even as he focuses on building on the work of Minister Amna Ally, …

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First Lady takes entrepreneurship workshop to Region Three and mulls training of trainers

Posted: January 16, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 16, 2017) Another batch of women, this time from several villages across Region three, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, now have the opportunity to become successful business entrepreneurs, through First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger’s initiative, the Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop, which was held at the Regional Office boardroom, in Vreed-en-Hoop. Speaking …

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President calls on banking sector to help address hinterland and other un-served areas -At opening of Republic Bank Triumph Branch

Posted: January 16, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 15, 2017) President David Granger, today, called on the banking sector to help address the deficiencies that exist in the provision of financial services in Guyana. The Head of State, who was at the time delivering the feature address at the opening of the Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited’s Triumph Branch, also …

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Message by the Honourable Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, on the occasion of Chinese Arrival Day 2017

Posted: January 12, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 12, 2017) Guyanese through the length and breadth of the country join today to celebrate the 164th anniversary of the arrival of the Chinese- a day so significant that His Excellency President David Granger saw it fit that it be designated as Chinese Arrival day. As we observe this day for …

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President Granger meets with delegation from US Southern Command

Posted: January 11, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 10, 2017) President David Granger was, today, paid a courtesy call by the Military Deputy Commander of the United States (US) Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), Lieutenant General Joseph DiSalvo at State House. He was accompanied by US Ambassador to Guyana Mr. Perry Holloway and a team from his organisation. During the meeting, …

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Justice Claudette Singh receives her Commission of Appointment as Senior Counsel

Posted: January 11, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 11, 2017) President David Granger, today, presented to Justice Claudette Singh, her Commission of Appointment as Senior Counsel. Justice Singh was named among the nine legal practitioners to be vested with this honour. However, she was unable to attend the ceremony last week when peers were awarded ‘Silk’, as she was …

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