Georgetown, Guyana – (May 22, 2019) The Ministry of the Presidency’s Department of Energy, this morning, handed over a quantity of oil spill response equipment to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), the lead agency tasked with creating a National Oil Spill Response Contingency Plan.The CDC is mandated to prepare key public and private stakeholders with …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 22, 2019) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this morning received a courtesy call from members of the Guyana Ex-Athletic and Friends Incorporation (GEFI), United States Chapter. The group was accompanied by Co-ordinator of the Independence Championship and Road Race, Assistant Superintendent, Sheryl Hermonstine. The GEFI is the co-ordinating body of the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 22, 2019) President David Granger, this afternoon, assured members of the legal fraternity that the honour of Senior Counsel will not lapse under his Presidency, noting that that title is not a personal favour or a political reward but rather, it is conferred on the basis of merit and is uncontaminated …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 22, 2019) President David Granger, today, accepted the Letters of Credence from Her Excellency Marichu Mauro, accrediting her as the new non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Guyana. Speaking at the accreditation ceremony at the Ministry of the Presidency, the Head of State said Guyana looks forward to …
Read DetailsI am pleased to accept the Letters of Credence accrediting you as Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. I congratulate you on your appointment and welcome you to Guyana. I ask also that you convey to His Excellency Rodrigo Duterte my best wishes for his personal well-being and …
Read DetailsA proud tradition…an honourable profession I congratulate you, members of the legal profession, who have received instruments of commission appointing you Senior Counsel this year. The parchment with which you have been presented may fade with age but the honour which it represents will fortify your profession. Your preferment will enrich your practice with the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 22, 2019) President David Granger, this morning, said he has started the process to ensure that all of his documents are submitted to the Integrity Commission even as he assured that the Government of Guyana takes seriously, the role of that Commission. “I am in touch with the Integrity Commission. I …
Read DetailsComprehensive education for the next generation cannot be achieved through the efforts of one person, group, or organisation. While Guyana’s children continue to improve through the holistic approach to learning implemented by the Ministry of Education, children across this great nation have become regular beneficiaries of education initiatives birthed through the efforts of our very …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 17, 2019) Minister within the Ministry of the Presidency with responsibility for Youth Affairs, Ms. Simona Broomes said that education and skills training for youth remains high on the administration’s agenda and it is particularly keen to provide opportunities for youth to venture into entrepreneurship. The Minister made these statements during …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 17, 2019) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this afternoon, said she believes that the financial independence of women will make them less vulnerable to abuse and advised that women use their skills to secure their financial freedom. Mrs. Granger at the time was addressing 36 female graduates of her Early Childhood …
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