Georgetown, Guyana – (August 13, 2019) The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) and the Ministry of the Presidency (MoTP), on August 7, 2019 signed a Project Financing Agreement for the implementation of the Guyana Protected Areas System Phase III (GPAS III). The 4.8 million Euros project focuses on supporting the development of infrastructure in three protected …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 13, 2019) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this morning, encouraged 40 young people of Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven), to take Information and Communication Technology (ICT) seriously and to utilise it as a tool for developing the region. Mrs. Granger made these statements in her address at the opening of her ICT workshop, …
Read DetailsThe Government of Guyana values the contributions of every ethnic, religious, and racial group. The subcultures, values, and customs of these groups all add to the diverse and rich tapestry that is Guyana and Guyanese culture. Together, the people of this nation have sacrificed ignorance for education, segregation for inclusivity, and discrimination in the name …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 12, 2019): Director, Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, this morning, announced that UK-based Tullow Oil Plc wholly owned subsidiary Tullow Guyana B.V. Jethro-1 exploration well, drilled in the Orinduik Block offshore Guyana, has discovered oil in commercial quantities. The Jethro-1 well was drilled by the Stena Forth drillship to a …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 11, 2019): President David Granger, this morning, iterated that the Government of Guyana is committed to restoring free education in accordance with the Constitution of Guyana. The Head of State, who was accompanied by First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, attended the Bicentenary Anniversary celebration of the Mission Chapel Congregational Church, New …
Read DetailsEid- ul-Adha I extend best wishes to all Guyanese, but especially our Islamic community, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. This sacred day recalls the unshakeable faith and unwavering obedience of the Prophet Ibrahim. Eid-ul-Adha is observed throughout our country with the offering of prayers and the distribution of food and alms to the less fortune …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana — (August 10, 2019) Director General of Ministry of the Presidency, Mr. Joseph Harmon commended the Department of Education of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three) on the high level of attainment and higher percentage of passes at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Of the 1,827 Grade Six pupils wrote the NGSA in …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 9, 2019) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this morning, reassured 60 children ages four to sixteen, who participated in a five-day bereavement camp that despite their losses and challenges, with the relevant support, they can overcome them and still accomplish their dreams. The First Lady made these statements at the closing …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 9, 2019) President David Granger, this afternoon, met Opposition Leader, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo at State House to discuss matters relative to the holding of General and Regional Elections (GRE). President Granger, who was accompanied by Director General of the Ministry of the Presidency, Mr. Joseph Harmon, maintained that the Elections Commission …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 8, 2019): President David Granger, this morning, met the Chairperson, Chief Elections Officer (CEO) and Commissioners of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) at the Ministry of the Presidency. During that meeting, the Head of State iterated Government’s support to the Commission to ensure that it has all tools necessary to execute …
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