Georgetown, Guyana – (June 10, 2019) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this morning, said that caregivers should be respected for their vocation and should be seen as competent professionals and not just domestic workers. The First Lady made these statements at the opening of the second component of her Care for the Elderly Workshop, at …
Read DetailsThe Government of Guyana is eagerly awaiting the State visit of the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The President will arrive in Guyana on June 10, and will spend his time deepening and strengthening the cordial relationship Guyana has shared with Ghana for the past 40 years. President …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 8, 2019) Director of the Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe commended the 16 winners of the Art and Logo Competition, at a glowing prize-giving ceremony hosted on Friday at the National Gallery of Art, Castellani House, Georgetown. Dr. Bynoe encouraged the finalists to “continue to aspire for greatness” and to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 7, 2019) Minister within the Ministry of the Presidency, Mrs. Simona Charles-Broomes, this afternoon, returned to the New Mosque Masjid in Alexander Village provide an update on the advances that she has made in addressing some of the concerns raised during her visit there last month. The Minister informed the small …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 7, 2019) Minister within the Ministry of the Presidency, Mrs. Simona Charles-Broomes, this morning, held a lively interactive session with the students of the St. George’s High School, Company Path, Georgetown. The Minister met with the students after receiving an invitation from the school to speak with them on the importance …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 7, 2019) President David Granger, this morning, met with the management and staff of the Albion/Port Mourant Sugar Estate, East Berbice- Corentyne (Region Six) where he committed to ensuring that a stronger, smarter, sustainable and more profitable sugar industry is built and workers’ jobs are safeguarded. He was accompanied by Minister …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 6, 2019) President David Granger, this evening, said the United Kingdom remains a strategic partner of Guyana, even as he noted that the relationship between the two countries has provided valuable assistance to Guyana in numerous fields. The President was at the time speaking at a reception hosted by the British …
Read DetailsQueen’s Birthday, 2019 I am happy to have this opportunity to extend warmest congratulations to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of her 93rd birth anniversary, on behalf of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The Republic of Guyana and the United Kingdom have enjoyed an unbroken tradition of friendship since the establishment of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 6, 2019) Director of the Department of the Environment, Ms. Ndibi Schwiers, this morning, lauded the Green State Development Strategy (GSDS) as a model that “is good for Guyana” as it will allow stakeholders to diversify the economy and foster sustainable investment opportunities that will protect the natural resources and environment. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 6, 2019) President David Granger, this morning, said government is resolved to accelerate its efforts to ensure a clean, healthy and hygienic environment for everyone by protecting the integrity of our rivers, proscribing single-use plastics and by strengthening the capacity of municipal, neighbourhood and regional administrations to improve their solid waste …
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