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Stability, integrity, flexibility and security necessary for greater financial inclusion – President Granger at opening of new Demerara Bank Branch

  • Posted: November 22, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 21, 2015) “We accept the view that increasing the reach of our commercial banks is best achieved under a banking system that is built on four pillars, stability, security, integrity and flexibility.” These were the sentiments expressed by President David Granger as he addressed a gathering at the opening of the …

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President Granger inducted as new Patron of Scout Association of Guyana – Association to get increase in subvention from next year

  • Posted: November 21, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 21, 2015) President David Granger was today inducted as Patron of the Scout Association of Guyana at a ceremony held at the Association’s Headquarters at Woolford Avenue, Georgetown. As the new Patron, the President announced an increase to the annual subvention given to the Association from a mere $120,000 to $1.2M …

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Veterans receive $1M Guyana Dollars from GDF at Wreath Laying Ceremony

  • Posted: November 21, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 20, 2015) The Guyana Veterans Legion, today, received another sizable donation, on the celebration of Veterans Day, as Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Mark Phillips handed over a cheque for $1M to the association. This was done on the occasion of the Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony, …

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We are celebrating Christmas in a clean environment this year – President Granger at Rahaman’s Park Christmas tree light up

  • Posted: November 21, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 20, 2015) President David Granger this evening said that everyday Guyana is restoring the symbols of nationhood, its monuments and its self-respect. Speaking to the large crowd that braved the wet weather to gather at Rahaman’s Park, Houston for the annual tree lighting ceremony, the President said that this year, Guyanese …

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Government expresses condolences on passing of Angela Johnson

  • Posted: November 21, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 20, 2015) The Government of Guyana has expressed condolences on the passing of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Security, Angela Johnson. Minister of State, Joseph Harmon at this week’s post Cabinet press briefing at the Ministry of the Presidency, said that Johnson was a dedicated public servant. “Cabinet was …

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President calls on Tutorial High to establish scholarship trust to assist poor families – assured school, alumni of Government’s support

  • Posted: November 20, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 19, 2015) President David Granger, today, attended Tutorial High School’s Annual Graduation and Prize-Giving Ceremony, where he challenged the school and its alumni to establish a Tutorial Education Scholarship Trust to assist poor families to send their children to the school. He said this is the model and tradition that the …

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Minister Harmon engages GPSU in talks – committed to building strong relationship

  • Posted: November 19, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 19, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, this afternoon, met with senior members and representatives of the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU), where several matters, including proposed wage increases for public servants, boosting the morale of public servants and a stronger relationship with the Government were discussed. The meeting, which was …

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President meets with members of President’s College Alumni

  • Posted: November 19, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 19, 2015) President David Granger, today, met with members of President’s College Alumni Incorporated and members of a new local chapter, who reaffirmed their support to working with the Administration to push the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, (STEM) initiative. In a brief comment after the meeting at the Ministry of …

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GTU in talks with Government

  • Posted: November 19, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 19, 2015) President David Granger, today, met with members of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) to discuss issues regarding the multi-year agreement that the Union has had with the Government since 2011. The meeting was held at the Ministry of the Presidency. In a brief comment after the meeting, President of …

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