Some ideas on green tourism By Corretta Sam THE United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) defines ‘green tourism’ as tourism activities that can be maintained, or sustained, indefinitely in their social, economic, cultural and environmental contexts. In Guyana, because of our tropical climate, green tourism, if properly promoted, would be of maximum benefit to our country’s …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 24, 2016) President David Granger told the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) that the recently concluded Local Government Elections have unshackled the business and economic potential of towns across the Ten Administrative Regions and the Government, as well as the private sector, must ensure that efforts of development are …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 24, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with the children and relatives of the late Winslow Carrington, who served as a Minister of Government in the 1950s. His children started the Winslow Carrington Foundation with the aim of assisting youths to become more employable, while at the same time preserving their …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 23, 2016) President David Granger, today, called on the nation to practise the camaraderie and unity displayed during the Phagwah festival every day, when he participated in the annual celebrations hosted by the Indian High commission in Guyana, on the lawns of the Indian Cultural Centre, Bel Air, Georgetown. He was …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 23, 2016) President David Granger and Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, today, distributed kites to children in Georgetown and along the East Coast Demerara in preparation for the upcoming Easter celebration. The distribution started at the Buxton Gas Station tarmac, where the Head of State spoke about the significance …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 23, 2016) President David Granger, today, commended the President’s Youth Award – Republic of Guyana (PYARG) Programme for engaging youths in a Tree Planting exercise, noting that it is an important step toward the green future that Guyana is pursuing. The exercise was held on the Merriman’s Mall, Georgetown. In brief …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 22, 2016) As Guyanese prepare to celebrate the festival of Holi or Phagwah tomorrow, President David Granger, this evening, joined members of the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangha for a Chowtal session on the lawns of State House. Chowtal is a genre of folk music originated from the Bhojpuri Region, Northern India and …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 22, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, encouraged the delegates vying for the Miss Bartica Regatta 2016 crown to be true ambassadors of their community, when she met with them at her State House office. Eleven from a total of fourteen delegates, accompanied by Pageant Co-ordinator, Ms. Angelica Fredericks; Assistant …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 22, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this evening, participated in the Service Activity presentation of the President’s Youth Award – Republic of Guyana (PYARG) Programme, held at the National Cultural Centre (NCC). Mrs. Granger presented the certificates to the 20 participants, who travelled all the way from the Essequibo Coast …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 21, 2016) President David Granger, this afternoon, presented two hampers to Mr. Charles Allicock of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, when he joined with him to celebrate his 100th birthday. Mr. Allicock, who was born on March 21, 1916, had often expressed a desire to meet the President. As such, his relatives …
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