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GPF Fallen Heroes Foundation and Scholarship fund to receive $1M each – as President congratulates Force on overcoming 2015 challenges at Christmas Breakfast

Posted: December 15, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 15, 2015) President David Granger, this morning, announced a contribution of $1 million dollars to the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Fallen Heroes Foundation and another $1 million the Force’s Scholarship Fund. The President, who himself benefited from a GPF scholarship to attend Queen’s College, made these announcements at the GPF’s Traditional …

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Proactive approach needed to lessen impact of climate change – Minister Harmon

Posted: December 14, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 14, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, said it is imperative that stakeholders understand the risks and vulnerabilities Guyana faces as a result of climate change, and take a proactive approach to reduce them as the nation can ill-afford to be complacent. The Minister made this call in his address to …

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First Lady joins Bernice Mansell Foundation to fete senior citizens

Posted: December 14, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 13, 2015) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, joined with the Bernice Mansell Foundation to treat over 200 senior citizens from in and around Georgetown to a grand Christmas luncheon at Parc Rayne, Rahaman’s Park, Houston. The guests were drawn from the Diamond Group Senior Citizens Home, the Golden Age Senior Citizens …

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Public servants earning less than $500,000 to enjoy year end bonus

Posted: December 14, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 14, 2015) The Government of Guyana will be paying out a year-end bonus to public service employees, who earn less than $500,000 per month. This announcement was first mentioned by President David Granger, late last week, during a recording of the television show, The Public Interest. In the seven months since …

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President Granger delivers gifts to children of Sandvoort

Posted: December 14, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 13, 2015) President David Granger continued to deliver Christmas cheer with a visit to Sandvoort, West Canje, Berbice, this afternoon. Minister of Social Cohesion, Amna Ally, accompanied the President. More than 200 children received gifts even as the President used the opportunity to continue to push for a strong focus on …

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President takes Christmas cheer and self-reliance message to Baracara – promises school boat and learning centre

Posted: December 14, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 13, 2015) Marking the first time a sitting President has visited the Baracara Community in Canje, Region Six in about 33 years, President David Granger arrived in the community to a warm welcome from residents, who were elated that he had kept his campaign promise to return “win lose or draw.” …

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Minister Harmon lauds multi-million$$ investment in Bartica resort

Posted: December 13, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 12, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, says a new dawn is breaking for Guyana and especially the people of Bartica, in his keynote address at the commissioning of the multi-million-dollar Aruwai Whitewater Resort in the Cuyuni/Mazaruni area today.Minister Harmon said the opening could not have come at a more opportune …

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President Granger announces subvention for Sophia Literacy Programme – distributed 21 bicycles donated to ‘three Bs’ programme

Posted: December 13, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 12, 2015) President David Granger delighted children enrolled in the Sophia Literacy Programme when he turned up at their annual Christmas party, hosted at Congress Place, earlier today, and distributed 21 bicycles donated to his ‘three Bs’ programme. The President handed over the bicycles, donated by Mr. Komal Singh, Managing Director …

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First Lady helps Santa share toys at City Hall Christmas party

Posted: December 13, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 12, 2015) First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, joined with officials from the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to spread Christmas cheer to close to 300 children at City Hall. Mrs. Granger thanked the Council for organising the event, which put smiles on the faces of the children. Town Clerk, …

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Rupununi women excited to utilise training from ‘Success in Business’ workshop

Posted: December 13, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 12, 2015) Thirty-two Rupununi women are now much more business-savvy after completing a five-day ‘Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop’, held under the auspices of the Office of the First Lady, at the Indigenous Peoples Conference Hall in Lethem, Region Nine. The workshop, which is the third of its kind, aims …

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