Scouting builds character, promotes respect – President Granger at opening of 14th Caribbean Cuboree in Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 25, 2016) President David Granger,yesterday, declared opened the 14th Caribbean Cuboree in Guyana at the D’urban Park, noting that the Scout movement has been able to build linkages between the school, places of [...]
Message of solidarity from the Government and the people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana with Germany on the recent attack in Munich, Germany.
The Cooperative Republic of Guyana stands in solidarity with the people of Germany and expresses sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives and those who were injured in a horrific attack in the city of Munich last Friday. Guyana joins wi [...]
Preliminary Report on Drop-In Centre fire handed over to Minister Harmon
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 22, 2016) The Preliminary Report of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) established to probe the circumstances surrounding the fire at the Hadfield Street Drop In Centre, which resulted in the deaths of two young children [...]
Increased crop production, agro-Processing key to development Agriculture Sector
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 22, 2016) Agriculture represents a significant portion of Guyana’s Gross Domestic Product. Moreover, Guyana’s vast land space provides this country with great potential for economic growth through agricult [...]
UN Human Rights Representative welcomes President’s stance on death penalty -President calls for national consensus
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 21, 2016) The leader of a delegation from the United Nations, which met with President David Granger at the Ministry of the Presidency today, Mr. Ivan Simonovic, Assistant Secretary-General of the Office of the High C [...]
Guyana and Denmark to further strengthen relations – new Danish Ambassador to Guyana accredited
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 20, 2016) President David Granger, this morning, at the Ministry of the Presidency, accepted Letters of Credence from Ambassador Kim Højlund Christensen, accrediting him as Non-resident Ambassador of the Kingdo [...]
Minister Ally receives 60 more bicycles for ‘Five Bs’ programme
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 20, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, this morning, received a gift of 60 bicycles from the Guyana Bahamas Association that will be distributed under President David Granger’s Boats, Buses, Bicyc [...]
Message of Condolence from His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, on the passing of His Lordship Randolph George, former Bishop of Guyana.
The Cooperative Republic mourns the passing of His Lordship Randolph George, former Bishop of Guyana, who passed on Monday, July 18, 2016 at around 01:45hrs. I wish to express to his wife Mrs. Sheila George, his four children – Gail, George, Da [...]
First Lady meets Caribbean Airlines CEO to explore new areas of partnership
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 18, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with Caribbean Airlines’ new Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Tyrone Tang and South America Manager, Mr. Carl Stuart to explore the possibilities of further part [...]
First Lady charges youth to use their new leadership skills in their daily lives
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, [...]