Georgetown, Guyana – (February 2, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, charged the five graduates of the Sworn Land Surveyors course offered by the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC), to uphold the tenets of the profession, at the swearing-in ceremony hosted in the GL&SC Boardroom, Durban Backlands. Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 2, 2017) President David Granger, this morning, said that emergency medical services must be available to citizens in every region across the country. The Head of State made these comments during a meeting with Council members of the St. John’s Association and Ambulance Brigade at their office on Cowan Street to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 3, 2017) President David Granger has urged Directors and staff of the Brass, Aluminium and Cast Iron Foundry (BACIF) to adapt to the changing needs of the Guyanese economy. He made these remarks today when toured the company’s operations at West Ruimveldt, Georgetown. The Head of State explained that this company, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 2, 2017) The Government of Guyana has undertaken a general review of all the State Authorities, Boards and Commissions with the aim of crafting clear and precise guidelines for the appointment and duration of service of persons, who sit on these Government bodies. It is also looking to create an atmosphere …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 2, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, today, met with several stakeholders from various groups to discuss possible areas of collaboration in advancing the government’s social cohesion mandate. The Minister first met with Head of the United Republican Party (URP), Mr. Vishnu Bandhu. His second meeting was with Founder …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 1, 2017) New non-resident Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Guyana, Mr. Alaaeldin Wagih Roushdy, today, said that Guyana is a shining light and a role model to other countries across the world as a state which endeavours to peace and prosperity. The Ambassador, who presented his Letters of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 1, 2017) President David Granger, today, said that as Guyana moves closer to fully implementing its ‘Green’ Economy Action Plan, it will look to the Swiss Confederation for its support, guidance and expertise in this field. The President was at the time speaking at the Accreditation Ceremony for the new non-resident …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 1, 2017) President David Granger, today, said that the Government has undertaken a general review of the State Boards, Agencies and Commissions, with the aim of establishing an age of retirement for persons who sit on these Government arms. The President was at the time responding to questions posed by media …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 1, 2017) President David Granger, today, provided an update to the media on the meeting between the Opposition and the Government on the interpretation of Article 161 (2), which speaks to the nominees for the appointment of Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). On January 19, President Granger said that …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 1, 2017) President David Granger said that the State has the responsibility of ensuring that social cohesion and interfaith harmony is not left to chance and it is primarily for this reason that the Administration established the Ministry of Social Cohesion. Cognisant of the importance of equality and the removal of …
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