Georgetown, Guyana – (July 10, 2015) Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman today convened the first meeting with the review committee that has been established to examine the operations of the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation. The Centre has been experiencing severe financial constraints to meet its operational expenses including the payment of staff. The …
Read DetailsHis Excellency President David Granger this morning convened a high-level meeting to address the recent escalation of violent crime. Initial discussions for the development of a broad base strategic crime fighting approach, that will deliver short and long term goals, were conducted with Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, Minister of State Joseph Harmon, Minister of Public …
Read DetailsAs Venezuela’s aggression regarding its claim to Guyana’s territorial waters becomes more pronounced, the Twin-Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has come out in unequivocal support of Guyana in this matter. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who is attending the 36th Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), …
Read DetailsMinistry of the Presidency, Georgetown, July 2, 2015 For Guyana, the 36th Regular Conference of Heads of CARICOM Heads of Government in Barbados is timely; giving the country the appropriate platform to reaffirm its unyielding position against Venezuela’s attempt to infringe on its right to its territorial sea. Speaking to a gathering of Guyanese at …
Read DetailsBridgetown, Barbados – (July 2, 2015) In his inaugural speech at the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting earlier this evening, President David Granger implored the Caribbean Community to reaffirm its collective support for the principles enshrined in international law for safeguarding territorial integrity, sovereignty and national independence. President Granger was at the time addressing the …
Read DetailsMinistry of the Presidency, July 1, 2015 The Government of Guyana has taken a decision to respect and comply with the judicial rulings of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) with regard to litigation filed against the country by Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) and the Surinamese beverage company, Rudisa. Speaking at his weekly post-Cabinet press briefing, …
Read DetailsMinistry of the Presidency, Georgetown, July 1, 2015 The Government has appointed a review committee to investigate the operations of the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation. This was announced by Minister of State, Hon. Joseph Harmon during his weekly post Cabinet press briefing. Minister of Governance, Hon. Raphael Trotman, under whose portfolio the protection …
Read DetailsMinistry of the Presidency, Georgetown, July 1, 2015 US oil giant Exxon Mobil is in the process of deploying additional resources to bolster on-going exploration activities in the Stabroek Block or Liza Area which covers about 26,806 square kilometres. In May, the company announced the discovery of a deposit containing a substantial amount of hydrocarbons. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 25, 2015) Minister of Governance, The Hon. Raphael Trotman, today met with REPSOL Exploration executives during a courtesy call at his office today. Mr. Allan E. Kean, Atlantic Basins Exploration Manager and Mr. Giancarlo Ariza, Guyana Country Manager, used the opportunity to request an extension of six months to continue gathering …
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