Sports participation and competition is an important contributor to a nation’s culture, identity, and national pride. Athletes have been known to bring great recognition to the countries for which they compete. In the 2019 Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA) Games, held in the Cayman Islands, Guyana won a record 10 medals, four gold, two silver, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 9, 2019) His Excellency, David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is saddened at the death of Magda Lois Muriel Pollard, AA, CCH former Principal of the Carnegie School of Home Economics and Women’s Affairs Officer at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat. Magda Pollard was born in 1931 at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 8, 2019) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, yesterday, presented a quantity of adult and children’s clothing, toiletries, baby supplies and feminine personal care items to the Women Across Differences (WAD). The items were donated by the Daughters of the King of Saint Timothy Episcopal Church, Decatur Georgia. In her address to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (May 8, 2019) President David Granger, this morning, reiterated that the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is “the guardian of the public interest” as he administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Verlyn Klass and Dr. Leyland Lucas, who will now serve as members of the Commission. At the simple swearing-in ceremony, which was …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 8, 2019) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this morning, encouraged the delegates in the Supa-Stylistics Mother and Daughter Pageant to be strong and confident and to push back against disrespect in their daily lives. The First Lady made these comments during a courtesy call the group and organisers paid on her …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 8, 2019) The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) this morning, opened an Oil Spill Planning and Readiness Assessment workshop at the Duke Lodge, which is aimed at finalising the Contingency Planning and Implementation of the Oil Pollution Preparedness Response and Cooperation (OPRC) Convention for key public and private players in the local …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (May 7, 2019) President David Granger, this evening, said Guyana attaches the highest priority to relations with the European Union (EU)which has been a valued partner in human and economic development, particularly for small, developing states. The President who lauded the continued robust relationship between Guyana and the European Union, was at the …
Read DetailsEurope Day 2019 The Cooperative Republic of Guyana joins the European Union in celebrating Europe Day. Europe’s journey towards greater collaboration, peace and prosperity was triggered in the wake of the World Wars by the Schuman Declaration of 9th May 1950. Europe Day symbolises Europe’s quest for peace through economic cooperation and integration. The European …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 7, 2019) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this morning, said that she was pleased to see all the participants in the Early Childhood Development Workshop present and eager to embark on the second component of the three-part workshop, as several graduates from past workshops have secured employment in both public and …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 6, 2019) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this afternoon, said that parents must demonstrate the values and virtues that they wish to see their children emulate, which can contribute to the development of a more genial and cohesive society. The First Lady was at the time delivering remarks to open the …
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