(Georgetown, February 10, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, today, met with residents of Bamia, Linden, Upper Demerara/Upper Berbice (Region 10), to discuss issues affecting the residents of that community. The Minister was accompanied by regional officials and during the visit and discussed with residents the challenges they have had over two decades …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 10, 2017) Former Secretary of State of the United States of America (USA), Mr. John F. Kerry has lauded Guyana’s efforts to transition into a ‘green’ economy, adding that the country has the potential to emerge as an example of successful economic transformation for countries throughout the world, in a letter …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 9, 2017) President David Granger, today, met with Toshao Garner Edwards, Mr. Rovin Alvin and Mr. Dickey Alvin of Rewa Village, Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo (Region Nine) to discuss the promotion of sport fishing, which is a major element of the community’s tourism product. The group was accompanied by Minister of Indigenous …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 9, 2017) The longest ever serving parliamentary official in Guyana’s history, Mr. Frank Narine, today, paid a courtesy call on President David Granger and presented him with a copy of his recently published book, ‘Sharing my Memoirs- My big book’. Mr. Narine served in the public service for 51 years, 36 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 8, 2017) Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mr. Basil Williams, today, met with Opposition Parliamentarians, Mr. Anil Nandlall and Ms. Priya Manickchand to ensure that the clarity requested by the Opposition Leader, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo on the Government’s interpretation of Article 161 (2), which speaks to the nominees for …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 8, 2017) Following the public outcry over the implementation of the parking meters project in the Georgetown, President David Granger, this afternoon, convened a meeting with the City’s Mayor, Ms. Patricia Chase-Green and Town Clerk, Mr. Royston King at State House. Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, Minister of Communities, Mr. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 8, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, today, urged residents of Mahaicony to let their diversity work as a unifying force, rather than as a divisive factor. He was at the time delivering remarks at the opening of a two-day Diversity Education and Inclusion Regional Training Workshop at the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 7, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger and Mrs. Sita Nagamootoo, the wife of Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, were this evening honoured by the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) for their outstanding contributions to the promotion and development of women across Guyana.Mrs. Granger and Mrs. Nagamootoo were both conferred with the Women’s …
Read DetailsPort-au-Prince, Haiti – (February 7, 2017) Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), President David Granger welcomes the democratic renewal represented by the Inauguration of the 58th President of the Republic of Haiti, His Excellency Jovenel Moise. The Guyanese Head of State, who just attended the Opening of the National Assembly for the Constitutional Swearing-In Ceremony …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 7, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with Ms. Akilah Dorris, Head of the Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) of the Ministry of Social Protection to discuss possible areas of collaboration on issues that affect the most vulnerable sections of the society. During the meeting, which was held at the …
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