Georgetown, Guyana – (September 7, 2015) The Government of Guyana, in conjunction with the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), has signaled its intention to donate a 20 foot container of rice to the Eastern Caribbean Island of Dominica. The donation comes at a time when Dominica is still …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 5, 2015) Head of State, President David Granger joined the children who attended the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana’s (CIOG) 21st annual fun day, earlier today. The annual event is held to bring cheer to orphans and vulnerable children and catered for attendees from all of the counties of Guyana, including …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 4, 2015) The Government of Guyana will develop and support the provision of a river taxi service across the Berbice River. This decision was made following the delay in the implementation of reduced Bridge tolls even though the Government had announced a subsidy in the national 2015 budget that would ensure that …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 4, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon has declared that the Government of Guyana is prepared to defend its decision to relieve the former Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Dr. Raj Singh of his duties, in a Court of law, should the need arise. Minister Harmon made …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 4, 2015) The Government is fully supportive of the recent appointment of Dr. Veersammy Ramayya as Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region Six. Minister of State, Joseph Harmon said that the Coalition is confident that the former parliamentarian will prove to be an asset to the regional administration in Region Six …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 4, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon today announced Cabinet’s approval for the appointment of certain boards in the publication sector. These include: The Guyana National Newspapers Limited (GNNL), National Communications Network (NCN) and the Guyana Broadcasting Authority (GNBA). Speaking at his weekly post-Cabinet press briefing, the Minister said that Mrs. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 03, 2015) World renowned Guyanese diplomat, Sir Shridath Ramphal has issued a call for Guyanese politicians to take greater responsibility in promoting and ensuring social cohesion in the country. The call was issued this morning at the opening ceremony of the Social Cohesion Round-table, which was held at the Arthur Chung …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 03, 2015) Following the recording of the newly revamped, weekly television show, The Public Interest, President David Granger told members of the media, who participated in the show, that he will be holding a press conference soon. The President, who often works more than 12 hours days, in order to keep …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 03, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon today met with executives from Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) and informed them that with the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) at Timehri, the Government will be looking forward to more flights and better quality service from the airline company. The visiting …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 03, 2015) In an effort to strengthen societies and foster social cohesion, President David Granger said the new coalition government will dismantle artificial walls of mistrust, and division, which have been erected to create separateness among Guyanese. In his address to stakeholders who gathered at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, this morning, …
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