Georgetown, Guyana – (February 15, 2017) The Governments of Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago will be re-establishing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which laid the framework for cooperation in the energy sector. This MoU was initiated between the two countries in 2013 but its life has since come to an end. Additionally, the two Governments …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 15, 2017) In accordance with Article 54 (1) (c) of the United Nations’ Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), each State Party must “consider taking such measures as may be necessary to allow confiscation of property without criminal conviction”. In this context, the SARA Bill is designed to facilitate the recovery of illicitly …
Read DetailsI am happy to participate in this Opening Ceremony of the Argyle International Airport. I thank Dr. the Honourable Ralph Everard Gonsalves for his kind invitation to me to attend this event. I express my appreciation to the government and people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines for the warm welcome and the excellent arrangements …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 14, 2017) The Ministry of Social Cohesion, today, released a Draft of its Social Cohesion Strategic Plan 2017-2021, which is now open for public feedback for a period of one week. The Ministry desires to have all persons involved in the promotion and enhancement of social cohesion in Guyana, and as …
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Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 14, 2017) President David Granger, in his capacity as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), will today join with Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves to declare open, the Argyle International Airport. The new airport will offer nonstop jet service from North America, Central and South …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 12, 2017) President David Granger, today, announced that he will re-establish the Guyana Youth Corps on January 1, 2018, to empower the nation’s youth and provide them with the skills needed to prepare them for the work force and equip them to aid in the development of Guyana. The Head of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 11, 2017) The Black Bush/Mibicuri and the Canje Secondary Schools, today, received a total of 40 bicycles under President David Granger’s ‘Boats, Buses, Bicycles plus Breakfast and Books’ or ‘Five Bs’ programme, which is aimed at helping students to get to school by removing the barriers to the access of education. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 11, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this morning joined with the Guyana Women’s Army Veterans for a walkathon in observance of the 50th Anniversary of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). The walk, which was held under the theme, ‘Remembering our Service, Maintaining the Bond,’ …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 10, 2017) President David Granger described Chinese investment in Guyana as vibrant at the launch of the New Thriving Restaurant at Providence, this evening. The Head of State, who was joined by First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, added that Guyana is open for business even as he called for more investment …
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