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New GDF officers must embrace the hallmarks of service to citizens, community and nation – President says at Commissioning Parade

Posted: February 11, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 10, 2016) President David Granger, Commander- in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Guyana, today, urged the graduates of the Standard Officers’ Course 48 of the Colonel Ulric Pilgrim Officer Cadet School (CUPOCS) to embrace their new-found responsibilities, declaring that human safety, national security and most importantly, service to the community must …

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President Granger meets with UG Chancellor

Posted: February 10, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 10, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with Chancellor of the University of Guyana (UG), Professor Nigel Harris to discuss matters related to the repositioning of the institution such as effective governance, finance and the maintenance of infrastructure, enhancing research capabilities and students’ experience. In a brief comment after the meeting, …

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First Lady is new patron of Mother and Daughter Pageant

Posted: February 10, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 10, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger has accepted the invitation to become patron of the Mother and Daughter Pageant by organisers Mrs. Ingrid Fung and her daughter, Dr. Sulan Fung, during a courtesy call they paid on her this morning at her State House office. Mrs. Fung, in a brief …

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President Granger provides $100,000 support to mother whose son was burnt in house fire

Posted: February 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 9, 2016)President David Granger, through his Public Information and Press Services Officer, Ms. Lloyda Nicholas-Garrett, today, provided $100,000 in initial support to Ms. Cidel Hector, a 22 year old security guard, who lost her home in a fire last week Monday that has left her toddler son nursing first, second and …

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President urges new GDF officers to uphold high professional, personal standards

Posted: February 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 9, 2016) Fourteen Guyana Defence Force (GDF) officers, today, took their Oath of Allegiance and received their Instruments of Commission from Commander-in-Chief, President David Granger at a simple ceremony at the Ministry of the Presidency. The newly-commissioned officers successfully completed the Standard Officers Course (SOC) No. 48. They are now vested …

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COI Report delayed by “lack of ink” -Attorney General says it’s unfair to the President and people of Guyana

Posted: February 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 8, 2016) After almost $500 million over a period of two years being expended on the Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mr. Basil Williams said he is disappointed about the delay in the handing over of the report, due to a “lack of ink”; …

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Ministry of Social Cohesion, Caring for Others take outreach to Mocha Arcadia

Posted: February 08, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 7, 2016) Residents of Mocha Arcadia, East Bank Demerara are the most recent beneficiaries of another outreach exercise conducted by the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Caring for Others (Guyana) Incorporated. Dozens of children and their parents turned up, today, at the Mocha Primary School for the activity, where they received …

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Congregational Church must embrace its original role of communitarianism – President Granger tells audience at 208th anniversary celebrations

Posted: February 08, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 7, 2016) President David Granger, today, called on the Congregational Church of Guyana to lead efforts, as it once did, in rebuilding communities and villages through education, social services and leadership. Speaking at the 208th anniversary celebrations of the Guyana Congregational Union (GCU), which was held at the National Cultural Centre …

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Essequibo residents welcome second ‘Public Day’ forum – say Government has demonstrated willingness to work with the people

Posted: February 05, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 4, 2016) In keeping with their campaign promise to take the Government to the people, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon and other senior government functionaries, today, participated in the second ‘Public Day’ forum, at Perth Village, Essequibo Coast. Hundreds of residents from Perth and other nearby …

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Timehri North Action Group meets with President Granger

Posted: February 04, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (February 4, 2016) Members of the Timehri North Action Group, headed by Chairperson, Ms. Carmen Simon, today, paid a courtesy call on President David Granger, at the Ministry of the Presidency. Ms. Simon, in an invited comment, said the meeting was an opportunity to discuss mutual areas of interest and matters affecting …

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