Georgetown, Guyana – (July 8, 2016) A multi-sectoral approach to the myriad problems facing teenagers in Guyana, according to First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, is what is needed to ensure that they are properly equipped to assume leadership of our country in the future. The First Lady made these comments during a Stakeholders Symposium held …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 8, 2016) President David Granger said, today, at the official opening ceremony of two Farm to Market Roads in Parika, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3), that Guyana’s abundance of land and freshwater supplies for agricultural purposes places it an enviable position to take advantage of the increased demand for food globally …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 8, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, today, said that she was proud to honour 124 top performers from across five regions “who have done exceedingly well” at the 2016 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), by presenting them with bicycles and backpacks to give them a head start on …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 8, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, this morning, received the report of the inquiry made into the allegations made against officials of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) by self-confessed drug lord, Mr. Barry Dataram. The probe was conducted by Brigadier Bruce Lovell, who was appointed by President David Granger, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 8, 2016) President David Granger is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic fire, which took the lives of two young children at the Children’s Drop-in Centre on Hadfield Street in Georgetown on Thursday night. The President mourns the loss life of these children, who will never have the opportunity to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 7, 2016) President David Granger and Barbados Prime Minister, Hon. Freundel Stuart, today, visited the Santa Fe Mega Farm located in the North Rupununi, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine). This thriving agricultural business venture is a major investment by prominent Barbadian investor, Sir Kyffin Simpson in Guyana’s agriculture sector. The President …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 7, 2016) President David Granger and Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica, this afternoon, sat down for bilateral talks at the Pegasus Hotel, to discuss the strengthening of trade relations in the areas of agriculture, manufacturing and tourism and deepened cooperation in defence and security. Prime Minister Holness, who attended his …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 7, 2016) The review of the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) Single Market Economy (CSME)/ Free movement of labour, security and the budding relationship between Chile and the regional body were among the top priorities at the just concluded Thirty Seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 7, 2016) The Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have taken a strong position in support of a juridical settlement for the peaceful resolution of the long standing claim on Guyana’s territory by Venezuela. President Granger, during the closing Press Conference of the 37th Regular Meeting of the Conference …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 06, 2016) I extend joyous greetings to all Guyanese, but especially to the entire Muslim community, on the festive occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Guyanese, all across our country, will join with Muslims in celebrating the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. During the Holy Month, believers fasted and endured privation as …
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