President proposes plan to address Indigenous Peoples’ concerns on Lands Commission
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 14, 2017) President David Granger has proposed a five-point intervention to ensure that the work of the Lands Commission of Inquiry meets the needs and address the concerns of all stakeholders. During a meeting with e [...]
Former UNFPA Executive Director remembered for his Family Planning advocacy
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 14, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, said that she was struck by former Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the late Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin’s commitment to women&rsqu [...]
Remarks by His Excellency David Granger at the Europe Day Cocktail Reception held at the Georgetown Club May 8, 2017
President David Granger: Honourable Chief Justice, Mrs. Roxane George; members of the Diplomatic Corps, distinguished guests; European citizens; members of the media; ladies and gentlemen: I think the Speaker, Prime Minister and other members of the [...]
Remarks by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger on the occasion of the Arrival Day and the 179th Anniversary of Indian Arrival in Guyana at Plantation Highbury, East Bank Berbice May 5, 2017
President David Granger: Thank you for that energetic introduction Charrandas. Honourable Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo; Honourable Samuel Hinds former President and Prime Minister; Dr. George Norton, Minister of Social Cohesion; Mr. Ronald Bulkan [...]
Starkey Hearing Foundation officials call on President
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 14, 2017) President David Granger, today, received a courtesy call from officials from the Starkey Hearing Foundation, who are currently in Guyana for the rolling out of the second phase of their Guyana hearing missio [...]
Remarks by His Excellency David Granger at the ‘Green’ Multi-Stakeholder Steering Committee meeting held in the Baridi Benab at State House May 3, 2017
President David Granger: Minster of State, [Honourable Joseph Harmon]; Honourable Dominic Gaskin, Minster of Business; Ms. Ndibi Schwiers, Director of the Department of Environment; commissioners; chairmen; chiefs of various agencies, commissions and [...]
Adjustments in Ministerial responsibilities for Ministers Henry, Dr. Roopnaraine – adjustments geared at providing better public services
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 13, 2017) President David Granger, for the third time in two years, has announced several adjustments to his Cabinet with Minister of Education, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine now assuming responsibility for the Public Servic [...]
First Lady joins Starkey Hearing Foundation to outfit over 560 persons with hearing aids -at Phase II of Guyana hearing mission
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 13, 2017) Over 560 persons with hearing impairment today received hearing aids as the Starkey Hearing Foundation rolled out the second phase of its Guyana hearing mission initiative for 2017. First Lady Mrs. Sandra Gr [...]
Joint Statement- Government and Opposition on selection of GECOM Chairperson
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 12, 2017) Upon an invitation of His Excellency President David Granger, today the Leader of the Opposition and his team comprising of Mr. Anil Nandall M.P and Mr. Irfaan Ali M.P, met with President David Granger and t [...]
Minister Harmon visits storm, flood affected communities in Region Ten – assures residents of Government’s support
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 11, 2017) Acting Prime Minister and Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today visited the storm hit village of Retrieve and the flooded community of Coomacka, Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10), where he met with th [...]