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Message of Condolence by His Excellency, Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the passing of Mr. Yusuf Sankar

Posted: September 19, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 19, 2017) His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, MSS, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and the Government extend heartfelt sympathy to relatives of Mr. Yusuf Sankar, especially his children and his sister Mrs. Lyla Kissoon. Mr. Sankar died tragically on September 18, 2017. Mr. Sankar was a prominent businessman and …

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President Trump’s call for UN reforms might find favour among CARICOM Heads

Posted: September 18, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 18, 2017) President David Granger said that while Heads of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will have to deliberate on the reforms for the United Nations (UN) that were proposed by United States President, Mr. Donald Trump, he is confident that the call for such reforms for this 72-year old body might …

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Protection of the environment high on President’s agenda at UNGA

Posted: September 18, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 18, 2017) As the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) gets underway, President David Granger said that his main message to his fellow Heads of Government is the need for a more tangible demonstration of commitment to protecting the planet. He made these remarks today, during an interview …

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30 stakeholders participate in 19th Self Reliance workshop

Posted: September 18, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 18, 2017) Thirty stakeholders who hail from Charlestown, Albouystown, Guyhoc Park and other communities in South Georgetown, today, assembled at the Headquarters of the National Congress of Women located at Public Road, Kitty to participate in the 19th Self Reliance and Success in Business workshop..Delivering opening remarks, Regional Councillor- Region Four, …

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Eric Phillips is NOT an adviser to President Granger -MoTP calls for retraction of misleading information in Ravi Dev’s letter

Posted: September 18, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 18, 2017) The Ministry of the Presidency wishes to state that Mr. Eric Phillips is not an Adviser to President David Granger. Mr. Phillips is employed by the Ministry of the Presidency as a Special Assistant to Dr. Clive Thomas. The Ministry therefore calls for a retraction of this misinformation which …

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Ministry of the Presidency calls for retraction of misleading Kaieteur News letter

Posted: September 18, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 17, 2017) The Ministry of the Presidency refutes the misleading, false and malicious letter which was carried in the Sunday, September 17, 2017 edition of the Kaieteur News headlined “Granger and UG Vice-Chancellor should be held accountable for this young girl’s plight” which asserted that “…Granger has been a life-long friend …

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Guyana stands in solidarity with Mexico, looks forward to increased trade -President says at Mexico’s 207th Independence anniversary

Posted: September 16, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 15, 2017) President David Granger, this evening, said that the Government of Guyana stands in solidarity with the people and Government of Mexico as they grapple with the effects of the earthquake experienced on September 7. He also noted that Guyana looks forward to strengthened ties and increased trade opportunities between …

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Public urged to donate to Hurricane Irma Recovery Fund – as Guyana Needs Assessment Team prepares to depart for BVI and St. Maarten

Posted: September 16, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 15, 2017) As Guyana continues its efforts to provide assistance to those island states which have been left devastated in the wake of Hurricane Irma, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and the Disaster Risk Reduction Platform, which has been activated, are inviting the members of the public to contribute to this …

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Minister Ferguson urges 42 Self Reliance graduates to become agents of change

Posted: September 16, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 15, 2017) Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Ms. Annette Ferguson, today, commended the 42 graduates from First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger’s 18th Self Reliance and Success in Business Workshop, noting that in addition to becoming empowered, they have now become agents of change who have been given the tools, …

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Investment in the education sector is money well-spent -President Granger says at National Education Rally 2017

Posted: September 15, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 15, 2017) President David Granger said that his Government will ensure that quality education is delivered across the country, despite the limitations that it faces in terms of budget and population size. “We will improve the delivery of education, the Department of Education System Innovation and Reform [DESIR] is a reality …

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