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Security of Small States, Climate Change top Guyana’s agenda at CHOGM 2015 – International Migration, a key area of interest

Posted: November 26, 2015
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Mellieħa, Malta – (November 26, 2015) President David Granger, today, arrived at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2015) in Malta. The President joined Guyana’s Foreign Minister, Carl Greenidge, who participated in the Commonwealth Foreign Ministers Meeting and the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) in the preceding two days of the conference. The Head …

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New Guyana Football Federation President pays courtesy call on Minister of State

Posted: November 26, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 26, 2015) Newly elected President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Wayne Forde, and Vice-President Bruce Lovell ,earlier today paid a courtesy call on Minister of State Joseph Harmon, the Ministry of the Presidency. During the meeting, the Minister pledged the government’s commitment to supporting the work of the Federation. Forde, …

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No name change for Botanical Gardens

Posted: November 26, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 26, 2015) The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (DNRE) notes a recent article in the media, which incorrectly indicates that there has been a change in the name of the Georgetown Botanical Gardens. The Department wishes to clarify that the name of the Gardens has not changed. The Georgetown …

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Guyana Association for Professional Surveyors install new Executive

Posted: November 25, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 25, 2015) The new officers who would be serving on the Guyana Association for Professional Surveyors were today installed by Minister of State, Joseph Harmon. The officers include, President, Eric Monize, Vice President, Ms. Carol James, Treasurer, Tedwyn Roach and Secretary, Mr. Everson Mc Kenzie. At the installation ceremony held at …

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Sovereign Wealth Fund Consultation commences – Proposed legislation slated for Parliament by end of 2016

Posted: November 25, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 25, 2015) The Government of Guyana, in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission and the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, today commenced a two-day workshop on the establishment of a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) for the country. The event is being held at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre (ACCC). …

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Commonwealth Declaration can demonstrate that Guyana is not alone – President David Granger

Posted: November 25, 2015
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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – (November 25, 2015) President David Granger, this morning departed for the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which will be held in Malta from November 27-29, 2015. With the President set to once again deliver a strong message on the security of small states, particularly in light …

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President Granger replaces stolen laptop for Queen’s College studen

Posted: November 25, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 24, 2015) Fifth form student of Queen’s College, 16 year-old Terron Alleyne, who was on Friday robbed of his laptop computer, School Based Assessments (SBA) and school books, today had his laptop replaced by President David Granger. The President made the presentation, to Alleyne, who was accompanied by his father Terrence …

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Military cooperation between Guyana and Brazil strong

Posted: November 25, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 24, 2015) President David Granger was today paid a courtesy call by General de Brigada, Ubiratan Poty and Colonel Benedito Romao from the Brazilian Army at the Ministry of the Presidency. The two military officials were accompanied by Brazilian Ambassador to Guyana, His Excellency, Lineu Pupo De Paula. During the meeting, …

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GGMC congratulates Troy Resources on first gold pour

Posted: November 25, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 24, 2015) The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has expressed congratulations to Troy Resources Limited for recording the pouring of its first gold bar at the Karouni Gold Project, located in Region Seven, Cuyuni- Mazaruni. The first gold bar produced at the location from gravity circuits weighs 4792 grams. Executive …

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First Lady opens five-day Care of the Elderly training programme

Posted: November 24, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 23, 2015) Over the next five days, professionals with a passion for caring for the elderly will receive training in this field, under the patronage of the Office of the First Lady. Mrs. Sandra Granger, earlier today, declared open a five-day training session for caregivers for the elderly, at the Recreation …

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