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Transcript of the address by H. E. Brigadier David Granger President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana at the Unveiling of the 50th Independence Anniversary Arch May 20, 2016

  • Posted: June 02, 2016
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H.E. President David Granger: Thank you. Please be seated.Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Honourable Khemraj Ramjattan, Vice President and Minister of Public Security, and other Ministers of Government; members of the diplomatic corps; Chairman of Banks DIH and chief donor today, Mr Clifford Reis; Her Worship, Mrs. Patricia Chase-Green; members of the private sector; members of …

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Guyana seeks explanation from Venezuela over latest border incident

  • Posted: June 02, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 2, 2016) President David Granger, yesterday, said that the Guyana Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has written to the Government of Venezuela seeking an explanation over the latest incident in the ongoing border controversy, involving three mining officers from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and the Venezuelan …

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Ambassador LaRocque reiterates CARICOM’s full support of Guyana – in wake of latest Guyana/Venezuela border incident

  • Posted: June 02, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 2, 2016) Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, yesterday, said the Community remains unwavering in its determination to preserve Guyana’s territorial integrity, when he met with President David Granger at the Ministry of the Presidency. “The community has been resolute in always preserving the territorial integrity of Guyana. …

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State Minister calls on GLSC to manage land use for the good of present and future generations

  • Posted: June 02, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 2, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, yesterday, expressed confidence in the new board and administration of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission’s (GLSC) capacity to make management and land use consistent with international standards and best practices. He assured staff of the Commission that any reasonable application by their …

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United Kingdom recommits support to Guyana over border controversy

  • Posted: June 01, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 31, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, met with Mr. James Duddridge, MP, Minister for Africa, the Overseas Territories and the Caribbean of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, United Kingdom, where he recommitted his country’s support for Guyana in the face of ongoing threats to its territory by neighbouring Venezuela, even …

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Book launched on history of GDF

  • Posted: May 31, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 31, 2016) President David Granger, last evening, attended the launch of a book titled “Foundation of the Guyana Defence Force-A Soldier of Valour Story”, which was authored by Lt. Col. Hartley Liverpool and co-authored by Ms. Khalilah Campbell. The book was launched at the Officers Mess at Base Camp Ayanganna. Lt. …

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President attends Hugh Desmond Hoyte commemorative lecture

  • Posted: May 31, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 31, 2016) President David Granger, last evening, attended the Seventh Commemorative Lecture on former President, the late Mr. Hugh Desmond Hoyte’s stewardship of Guyana’s social and economic development during the period 1988-1992. Minister of Social Protection, Ms. Volda Lawrence conducted the lecture at the Pegasus Hotel. In her presentation, Minister Lawrence …

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