Georgetown, Guyana – (July 17, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, charged the 66 graduates at the Fourth Youth Leadership and Training Programme to use their newly acquired skills to become effective leaders in their homes, schools, workplaces and communities. “I charge you to dream beyond that; to have the vision and develop the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 17, 2016) President David Granger, last evening, said that Guyana stands firmly behind France, even as he condemned the July 14, 2016 terror attack in Nice, during the Bastille Day celebrations. The President, who was at the time delivering an address at a reception held by the French Consulate in Guyana …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 16, 2016) President David Granger and First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger sang national songs and made merry with the children of the Hope Children’s Home at Enmore, East Coast Demerara, today, as part of continuing celebrations for the President’s 71st birth anniversary, which was observed yesterday. The event was organised by …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 16, 2016) As Guyana aims to become a self-sufficient, food secure nation with the capacity to serve the Caribbean region, a number of key initiatives are being implemented. President David Granger has, on several occasions, commented on the vast agricultural potential of Guyana, particularly those regions of the country where it …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 15, 2016) More than 400 persons, today, showed up at the McKenzie Sports Club Ground in Linden, Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10) to attend the ‘Meet the Public’ forum, organised by the Ministry of the Presidency and hosted in collaboration with the Government Ministries and other state agencies. At today’s event, which …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 15, 2016) The residents of Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10), within the next month, will receive the service of being able to renew their passports, without having to travel Georgetown, as the government aims to decentralise passport related services. Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix made this announcement, today, during the Meet …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 15, 2016) President David Granger, today, reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that a ‘good life’ is provided for all Guyanese, as he ushered in his 71st birth anniversary. The President, who began his day at a special breakfast organised by the People’s National Congress, at Congress Place, Sophia, said that this celebration …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 14, 2016) The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and Minister of Citizenship, today, distributed hampers valued $9M to 851 West Coast Berbice, Mahaica-Berbice Region households, which had been affected by flooding early last month. A team comprised of CDC Chairman Colonel (ret’d) Chabilall Ramsarup, Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, other senior …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 14, 2016) President David Granger, earlier this evening, joined with Sister Mary Noel Menezes, his former History lecturer at the University of Guyana, to celebrate her 86th birth anniversary. She was born on July 14, 1930. Ms. Menezes’ friend and one of her caretakers, Sister Judy, said that she had heard …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 14, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, received a courtesy call from Mr. Fabio Oliva, Peace and Development Advisor for the United Nations in Guyana and Suriname, at the Ministry of the Presidency. During the meeting, Mr. Fabio informed Minister Harmon of his new responsibilities and discussions centered on …
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