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President plugs economic independence and national unity for national development – in third address to 11th Parliament

Posted: January 14, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 14, 2016) President David Granger said 2016 presents a new opportunity for Guyana to “hasten economic development” by diversifying the traditional sectors and venturing into more value-added enterprises that will promote sustained economic growth, in keeping with Government’s vision to provide a good life for all Guyanese. “It is time for …

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Region One students get bicycles, shoes and books to boost access to education

Posted: January 14, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 13, 2016) Thirty students of Region One (Barima-Waini) received bicycles, while more than 500 received shoes and other school gear, today, under President David Granger’s ‘Boats, Buses and Bicycles’ (‘three Bs’) initiative aimed at ensuring that all Guyana’s children are able to attend school. Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally …

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President invited to become patron of Guyana Red Cross Society

Posted: January 13, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 13, 2016) President David Granger has been invited by the Guyana Red Cross Society’s (GRCS) to become the patron of the organisation, during a meeting today, at the Ministry of the Presidency. The Society’s President, Mr. Teni Housty and its General Secretary, Ms. Dorothy Fraser attended that meeting and extended the …

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President receives book on history of cricket in Guyana from Hand-in-Hand

Posted: January 13, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 13, 2016) President David Granger, today, received a copy of a book that chronicles the history of cricket in Guyana from members of the Board of Directors of the Hand-in-Hand Group of Companies, during a meeting at the Ministry of the Presidency. The book is a legacy project undertaken by the …

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REPSOL officials ask President for extension to continue work at Kanuku Block

Posted: January 13, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 13, 2016) Officials from global energy company REPSOL, today, met with President David Granger to seek an extension to continue exploratory work in the Kanuku Block. Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Raphael Trotman also attended the meeting, which was held this morning at the Ministry of the Presidency. In a brief …

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Guyana beginning to win ‘war on crime’ – but much more work to be done

Posted: January 13, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 13, 2016) While there is still a lot of work to be done, President David Granger believes that Guyana is beginning to win the war on crime. The Head of State made these comments in response to questions from members of the media corps, who were at the Ministry of the …

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New Kuwait Ambassador invites Guyana to submit project proposals for support

Posted: January 13, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 13, 2016) His Excellency, President David Granger received the Letters of Credence from the State of Kuwait’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Guyana, H. E. Ayadah M. Alsaidi, this morning at the Ministry of the Presidency. Ambassador Alsaidi brought greetings in behalf of the Emir of Kuwait, His Highness Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber …

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Ministers Trotman, Broomes address mining concerns at Mahdia outreach

Posted: January 11, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 11, 2016) Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Raphael Trotman, assured Region Eight miners that the Coalition Government is committed to ensuring that they can ply their trade to maintain their livelihoods and secure their fair share of Guyana’s national patrimony, at a town hall-styled meeting held in Mahdia, on Sunday morning. …

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Falklands Islands Assembly member meets President Granger on right to self-determination

Posted: January 11, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 11, 2016) The Honourable Ian Hansen, member of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands, accompanied by British High Commissioner to Guyana, Mr. Greg Quinn, today, met with President David Granger, at the Ministry of the Presidency, to secure his views on the Islands’ fight for self-determination. In an invited comment, …

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UAE’s Minister of State lauds ‘exceptional’ meeting with President Granger – cites opportunities in renewable energy sector

Posted: January 11, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (January 11, 2016) Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ms. Reem Al Hashimy, this morning paid a courtesy call on President David Granger, at the Ministry of the Presidency, where discussions ensued on the vast opportunities within the renewable energy sector and strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. …

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