Georgetown, Guyana -(July 17, 2015) Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman has lauded the efforts of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and the Ministries of Public Infrastructure and Communities in addressing the flood situation. These comments come, even as Damage Assessment teams have been deployed by Civil Defence Commission and are currently on the ground in …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (July 17, 2015) The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) through the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) is reporting that normalcy is gradually being restored to some communities as flood waters begin to recede. At a meeting convened at 18:00 hrs at the CDC’s office to be brief Acting President, Moses Nagamootoo, and Cabinet on …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 16, 2015) The Ministry of the Presidency would like to correct the disinformation and scurrilous accusations made by the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) in a Press Release dated July 16, 2015. The birthday luncheon to commemorate the 70th birth anniversary of His Excellency President David Granger, which was held yesterday July …
Read DetailsGovernment to consider stimulus packages to boost economy -Minister Trotman Georgetown, Guyana – (July 15, 2015) The Government of Guyana has signaled its intentions to consider fairly stimulus packages to the private sector in an effort to re- energise and boost the economy in light of a perceived slowdown of economic activities over the past few …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 15, 2015) The Guyana Police Force today joined with the members of staff of the Ministry of the Presidency in celebrating the 70th birth anniversary of His Excellency, David A. Granger. At a simple but significant, surprise ceremony in the compound of the Ministry, President Granger, who was accompanied by his …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 15, 2015) Friends of H.E. Brigadier David A. Granger pulled out all the stops today, with a grand celebration in honour of The President’s 70th birth anniversary. Having just returned from his trip to Addis Ababa, Africa, the Head of State took a few moments to enjoy his special day and …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 10, 2015) Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman today convened the first meeting with the review committee that has been established to examine the operations of the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation. The Centre has been experiencing severe financial constraints to meet its operational expenses including the payment of staff. The …
Read DetailsHis Excellency President David Granger this morning convened a high-level meeting to address the recent escalation of violent crime. Initial discussions for the development of a broad base strategic crime fighting approach, that will deliver short and long term goals, were conducted with Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, Minister of State Joseph Harmon, Minister of Public …
Read DetailsAs Venezuela’s aggression regarding its claim to Guyana’s territorial waters becomes more pronounced, the Twin-Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has come out in unequivocal support of Guyana in this matter. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who is attending the 36th Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), …
Read DetailsMinistry of the Presidency, Georgetown, July 2, 2015 For Guyana, the 36th Regular Conference of Heads of CARICOM Heads of Government in Barbados is timely; giving the country the appropriate platform to reaffirm its unyielding position against Venezuela’s attempt to infringe on its right to its territorial sea. Speaking to a gathering of Guyanese at …
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