Georgetown, Guyana – (October 22, 2015) In a move that shows no regard for diplomacy, Venezuela’s Ambassador to Ottawa, Canada issued a warning letter to Guyana Goldfields Incorporated, Canadian mining company operating in Guyana, informing them, that its operations are “infringing on the territorial sovereignty of Venezuela”. Guyana Goldfields has a mining operation in the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 22, 2015) First Lady Mrs. Sandra in her quest to extend much need services to vulnerable groups, including children and the elderly, today, met with Mrs. Paula Mohammed-Benjamin, of the Foundation for the Development of Caribbean Children.Coming out of the meeting, the First Lady said ideas were shared on how services …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 21, 2015) “The proper development of the agricultural sector can play a crucial role in breaking the cycle of rural poverty”, said First Lady Sandra Granger to students and teachers, today at the Ministry of Education and the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations’ Secondary Schools Home Economics …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 21, 2015) The Government of Guyana, through President David Granger, today provided some initial support for Berbice High School student, fifteen year old Sarah Shivpersaud, who lost her School Based Assessments (SBA), school books, uniforms and other personal effects, when her home was completely destroyed by fire, earlier this week. During …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 21, 2015) The Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), Justin Nedd, says the company is working to help realise the government’s vision for extended and better quality network services to Hinterland regions. Earlier today, Nedd, along with Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Tele-Network (ATN,) Michael Prior, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 20, 2015) “I think this workshop today is very well received. It’s very important and I know the residents of Blueberry Hill do appreciate this very much. Blueberry Hill was like the lost city. Nobody ever remembered us.” These were the sentiments expressed by Cicely Montrose, who participated today in the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 19, 2015) First Lady Sandra Granger this afternoon met with several Board members from the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) at her office at State House. The team from the GRPA was headed by Director, Patricia Sheeratan-Bisnauth and included President of the Board, Dr. Karen Boyle and Mr. Ramsey Ali, a …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 19, 2015) Her Excellency, Sandra Granger, today, met with Founder of the Guyana Foundation, Supriya Singh-Bodden, CCH, where several projects and areas of collaboration were discussed. The meeting took place at the First Lady’s Office, State House. According to the First Lady, the meeting was held with a purpose of understanding …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 19, 2015) His Excellency Brigadier David Granger said that during his tenure of Office, he will ensure that nothing is done to lower the standard of President’s College. He made this assurance during a special assembly today at the school followed by an extended period of interaction with students, teachers, and …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 19, 2015) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, earlier today, facilitated a meeting with Dr. Joan Nwasike, the Head of the Public Sector Governance Unit of Commonwealth Secretariat. Also attending the meeting, which was held at the Ministry of the Presidency, were Augustus Cole, Adviser on Public Finance Management at …
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