Georgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2016) President David Granger installed APNU+AFC Member of Parliament, Mrs. Valerie Adams-Patterson, as Minister within the Ministry of Communities and appointed her as a member of Cabinet, at a brief ceremony this morning, at the Ministry of the Presidency. She replaces Minister Keith Scott, who will now take on the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2016) United States Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway, speaking following a courtesy call on President David Granger at the Ministry of the Presidency, this morning, said, “I think relations between our two countries are fantastic right now.” The Ambassador’s visit is his first since the beginning of the new year …
Read DetailsPresident David Granger, today, expressed Government’s full support for the United States oil and gas giant, ExxonMobil, after the company reported that it will continue exploratory work in Guyana, early in February. The President made these comments following a meeting at the Ministry of the Presidency with Mr. Stephen Greenlee, President of ExxonMobil Exploration Company, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2016) The Rotary Club of Stabroek, today, made a sizeable donation of footwear and personal care packages to the Office of First Lady, to aid in Mrs. Sandra Granger’s efforts to support vulnerable groups. Past President of the Club, Ms. Luana Falconer, and Assistant Secretary, Ms. Grace McCalman made the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2016) Senior Vice President and General Manager of Qualfon Guyana Incorporated, Mr. Scott Warner, accompanied by Ms. Luanna Persaud, Senior Mission Manager and Private Sector Commission (PSC) Chairman, Major General (Ret’d) Norman McLean, today, paid a courtesy call on President David Granger, at the Ministry of the Presidency. In a …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 4, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Amna Ally, yesterday called on residents of Region Two, Pomeroon-Supenaam to renew their resolve to fight inequality and division, even as she reiterated Government’s commitment to ensuring that every citizen is afforded a good life in Guyana. The Minister was at the time speaking at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 03, 2015) President David Granger, today, pledged monetary support from the Government to the Guyana Press Association (GPA) to aid training programmes and workshops, which will build capacity in the press corp. The President made this announcement to members of the media, who were present at a Media Brunch, hosted on …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 1, 2016) As across the Nation, Guyanese ushered in Guyana’s Jubilee year, President David Granger, like many others, spent the time in prayer and reflection at the Church of the Transfiguration on Mandela Avenue. Speaking earlier in the day, yesterday, President Granger said that his New Year resolution is to create …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 31, 2015) President David Granger, after seven months in office has had the opportunity to identify policy areas that need strengthened Ministerial attention and has made some adjustments to match those national needs with some changes in Ministerial responsibility. The Head of State made it clear that these changes do not …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana –(December 31, 2015) Despite a significant drop in gold prices on the world market, and challenges in the mining sector over the past year, the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) has recorded 451,490 ounces of declared gold, surpassing this year’s target of 380,000 ounces. With the declarations, the GCB has recorded export earnings of …
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