Georgetown, Guyana – (July 4, 2019) President David Granger, today, met Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo at the Ministry of the Presidency where they discussed the means of selecting a new Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). During a press briefing held after the meeting, the President said in accordance with the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 4, 2019) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, encouraged 29 youth at a workshop titled “Professional Image Grooming” to pursue higher education so that they can capitalise on the opportunities in Guyana’s oil industry. The workshop was held at the Georgetown Club. “You [will] inherit this beautiful country of ours called …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 2, 2019) The Ministry of the Presidency has noted some confusion and mixed interpretations surrounding its Press Release headlined, “Cabinet approves proposal to remove custodial sentences for 30 grams or less of marijuana,” and wishes to offer the following clarifications: The draft amendments of the Narcotics Drug and Psychotropic Substances (Control) …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 2, 2019) The Cabinet, after extensive discussions and reviews, has approved a proposal to remove custodial sentences for persons found to be in possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana. Possession remains an offence; however, persons will not be sentenced to terms of imprisonment as obtained in the past. This …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 2, 2019) The Office of Climate Change (OCC) in collaboration with the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation (CSA), today, opened a two day workshop on “Promoting Climate Finance to support Agriculture through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Processes in ACP Countries,” at the Herdmanston Lodge. The workshop seeks to provide …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 30, 2019) The Village of Aliki along the Essequibo River, Essequibo Islands- West Demerara (Region Three) is expected to see major developments over the next few months, following a visit by Director General of Ministry of the Presidency, Mr. Joseph Harmon and Minister of Business, Mr. Haimraj Rajkumar at the Aliki …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (June 30, 2019): President David Granger, this afternoon, attended the 180th anniversary service of the All Saints Anglican Church, Main Street, New Amsterdam, Berbice where he told the congregation that the Church is a mission and not a monument. The Head of State in his address said the Church has provided spiritual and …
Read DetailsAll Saints Anglican Church: a mission, not a monument My friends, it is written in the Holy Bible (in the book of Psalms, 127:1): “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it; except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.” The hands of men did indeed …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 30, 2019) Director General of the Ministry of the Presidency, Mr. Joseph Harmon, on Friday evening, declared open the annual Linden Riverfront Festival, where he said that proper stewardship of Guyana’s natural resources, including its rivers and waterways will pave the way for the country’s development. The Festival is geared at …
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