Georgetown, Guyana – (September 12, 2018) The hosting of Local Government Elections (LGE) on November 12, 2018 will not be postponed, President David Granger told residents of Sisters Village, East Bank Berbice this afternoon. The President during a community meeting there reminded residents that LGE is a constitutional right which provides the citizens of Guyana …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 12, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, received a courtesy call from President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), formerly the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), Mr. Dave Cameron at the Ministry of the Presidency. He was accompanied by Secretary of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and Director on the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 12, 2018) President David Granger, today, swore in Justice William Ramlall as the Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority, an independent body, which he said can contribute to enhancing public trust in the Force. Speaking at a simple ceremony held at State House, the Head of State noted that the powers …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 12, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, at the request of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has accepted the role of Patron of the first ever stand-alone Women’s World Twenty20 Tournament to be hosted from November 9-24, 2018. The First Lady today at her Office, met with the Tournament Director, Ms. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 12, 2018) Exxon Mobil is bringing to Guyana, a second exploration vessel, the Noble Tom Madden, which is due to arrive in October. This vessel will focus primarily on exploration of high potential areas and will commence drilling at the ‘Pluma’ prospect approximately 17 miles or 27 kilometres from Turbot well. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 12, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, met with former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Hon. Percival Noel James (P.J) Patterson, ON, PC, QC, at the Ministry of the Presidency. During the meeting, the two discussed political challenges and successes, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Caribbean Single Market and Economy …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 12, 2018) His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana extends heartfelt condolences at the passing of Bishop Benedict Singh, CCH. Ganesh Benedict Singh was born on December 2, 1927 in Buxton, Demerara- Mahaica Region. He was the son of Joseph Alexander and Matilda Amanda Singh. Benedict Singh …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 12, 2018) The Ministry of the Presidency condemns the deliberate publication of false information by Citizens’ Report, an online news outfit, regarding President David Granger’s reason for not attending this year’s United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA) scheduled for September 18, 2018 in New York. The website, which has a reputation for …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 11, 2018) The Government of Guyana, in collaboration with the Government of Brazil are set to commence the drilling of eight wells in eight villages in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine) from October 4, 2018. The drilling follows ten days of reconnaissance, which was conducted in March of this year. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 10, 2018) The Department of Citizenship is still considering a proposal that was made regarding the settlement of Venezuelan migrants in the township of Mabaruma in the Barima-Waini Region (Region One) but thus far, no decision has been taken at the level of the Cabinet. Speaking to the Ministry of the …
Read Details