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MOTP clarifies Cabinet’s approval of proposal to remove custodial sentences for 30 grams or less of marijuana

Posted: July 03, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (July 2, 2019) The Ministry of the Presidency has noted some confusion and mixed interpretations surrounding its Press Release headlined, “Cabinet approves proposal to remove custodial sentences for 30 grams or less of marijuana,” and wishes to offer the following clarifications: The draft amendments of the Narcotics Drug and Psychotropic Substances (Control) …

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Cabinet approves proposal to remove custodial sentences for 30 grams or less of marijuana

Posted: July 02, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (July 2, 2019) The Cabinet, after extensive discussions and reviews, has approved a proposal to remove custodial sentences for persons found to be in possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana. Possession remains an offence; however, persons will not be sentenced to terms of imprisonment as obtained in the past. This …

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OCC opens workshop on climate financing for Agriculture sector

Posted: July 02, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (July 2, 2019) The Office of Climate Change (OCC) in collaboration with the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation (CSA), today, opened a two day workshop on “Promoting Climate Finance to support Agriculture through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Processes in ACP Countries,” at the Herdmanston Lodge. The workshop seeks to provide …

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Aliki Village to benefit from E-Gov services, school boat and improved infrastructure -following visit by DG, Minister of Business

Posted: July 01, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 30, 2019) The Village of Aliki along the Essequibo River, Essequibo Islands- West Demerara (Region Three) is expected to see major developments over the next few months, following a visit by Director General of Ministry of the Presidency, Mr. Joseph Harmon and Minister of Business, Mr. Haimraj Rajkumar at the Aliki …

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‘All Saints Anglican Church a mission, not a monument’ President Granger at 180th anniversary service

Posted: July 01, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana (June 30, 2019): President David Granger, this afternoon, attended the 180th anniversary service of the All Saints Anglican Church, Main Street, New Amsterdam, Berbice where he told the congregation that the Church is a mission and not a monument. The Head of State in his address said the Church has provided spiritual and …

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Address of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana at the 180th anniversary of the All Saints Anglican Church 2019.06.30

Posted: July 01, 2019
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All Saints Anglican Church: a mission, not a monument My friends, it is written in the Holy Bible (in the book of Psalms, 127:1): “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it; except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.” The hands of men did indeed …

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‘Stewardship of natural resources will pave the way for development’ -DG at opening of Linden Riverfront Festival

Posted: July 01, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 30, 2019) Director General of the Ministry of the Presidency, Mr. Joseph Harmon, on Friday evening, declared open the annual Linden Riverfront Festival, where he said that proper stewardship of Guyana’s natural resources, including its rivers and waterways will pave the way for the country’s development. The Festival is geared at …

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Italian Envoy visits US$650,000 grant projects in Bartica

Posted: June 28, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 27, 2019) Special Envoy for the Caribbean Countries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italian Republic, Ms. Caterina Bertolini, today, conducted a site visit and tour of Bartica, in an effort to understand the scope of work which was undertaken under the first phase of the Transitioning to National Energy …

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‘Training is the foundation of a professional and proficient Force’ – President Granger at ceremony for the Standard and Reserve officers

Posted: June 28, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 27, 2019) President David Granger, this morning, told the 52 newly commissioned officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) that the Force must continuously and consistently train persons to assume leadership roles. The Force, he said, through its training programmes, “must produce men and women who embody its core values.” The …

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Address of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at the Presentation of Instruments of Commission Ceremony for the Standard Officers’ Course No. 50 and the Reserve Officers’ Course No.16 2019.06.27

Posted: June 27, 2019
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Leadership and stewardship The suppression of the Rupununi Rebellion and the defence of the New River Zone fifty years ago in 1969 exemplified the Guyana Defence Force’s military proficiency. Today, we celebrate the Force’s operational capabilities which were based on supreme courage, superior organisation and superb training. Guyana’s military history recounts that rebels seized control …

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