Georgetown, Guyana – (July 1, 2016) The single most important group of people in Guyana is the nation’s youth. They represent Guyana’s potential to march into the future and adequately tackle modern day challenges and harness the country’s resources to ensure the good life is a sustainable goal for all Guyanese. However, this group is …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 2, 2016) President David Granger, last evening, extended Guyana’s gratitude to the Government and people of Canada for the firm support that country has shown in the face of the ongoing Guyana/Venezuela border controversy, even as he committed to ensuring that the bilateral ties between the two countries remain strong. The …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 30, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this afternoon, presented a school bus and 25 bicycles to the regional education department and school children in Mahdia, Potaro-Siparuni Region. The 15-seater school bus and bicycles had been donated by Professor Suresh Narine, Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology and …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 1, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger was, this midday, greeted by an exuberant group of confident businesswomen at the closing ceremony of the Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop, which was held at the Community Centre, Mahdia, Sub-Region Two, Potaro-Siparuni (Region Eight). The First Lady congratulated the 28 women, who …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 1, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, earlier today, met with several representatives of the newly formed group, ‘Indian Vision for National Harmony’, to discuss their objectives and how the Ministry and organisation can collaborate to achieve the vision of national unity and social cohesion. The members also used …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 1, 2016) President David Granger has once again reiterated his call for National songs to be placed in schools and encouraged in the home and church as he noted that such songs are a symbol of nationhood and are critical to the enhancement of a country’s national consciousness and identity. The …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 30, 2016) President David Granger will, tomorrow, travel to Paramaribo, Suriname to meet with that country’s Head of State, President Desi Bouterse. The brief meeting is expected to see discussions on continental, regional and bilateral issues, which are relevant to both countries. The President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Carl …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 30, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this afternoon, received a courtesy call from Sister Judith Schmelz, a representative of the Sisters of Mercy in Guyana, who expressed an interest in a partnership, particularly through collaboration with the Women Across Differences (WAD) group. The meeting was held at the Office of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 30, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with Guyana‘s new Ambassador to Brazil, Mr. George Talbot. He replaces Ambassador Merlin Udho. He is scheduled to arrive in Brazil on July 31. Ambassador Talbot in a brief comment said that Guyana shares excellent diplomatic relations with Brazil. He noted that while the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 30, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, yesterday, made a resounding call for more action to be taken to prevent and stem the scourge of domestic violence in the Guyanese society. The First Lady made these comments during her feature address at the 32nd Installation Ceremony of the Inner Wheel Club …
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