New Book Examines Guyana-Venezuela Border Issue
Diplomat Odeen Ishmael releases third volume of 3-part documentary
BOSTON, Mass. August 29, 2015 - Diplomat and historian Dr. Odeen Ishmael has released the final book in his three-part documentary charting the history of the Guyana-Venezuela border issue as well as his own diplomatic involvement in the process. “The Trail of Diplomacy - Volume Three” (published by Xlibris) brings to light numerous historical documents, previously not widely available, and reveals the diplomatic actions by Venezuela and Guyana from 1982 to May 2015.
First lady Says “Arts’ role in society should not be underestimated”
Georgetown, Guyana – (August 29, 2015) Guyana's First Lady Her Excellency Sandra Granger has asserted the significance of Arts and Theatre in Guyana, stating that its role in building confidence and providing a space for children should never be underestimated.
Comprehensive Gender Policy Critical to Bring About Equality
Gender equality will be a top priority of this administration, over the next five years.
Government Welcomes the Peoples’ Scrutiny and Criticisms
Georgetown, Guyana - (August 21, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon has declared that the A Partnership for National Unity- Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) Government welcomes the scrutiny and criticisms of the Guyanese people in the interest and practice of good governance.
New Canadian HC commends Gov’t commitment to transparency, LGE
Georgetown, Guyana - (August 19, 2015) - New Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Pierre Giroux lauded the Government’s commitment to the hold local government elections by year end and its efforts at ensuring transparency and accountability.
Waramadong Secondary School to be Renamed After Late Minister Desrey Fox
Georgetown, Guyana - (August 18, 2015) In honor of her immeasurable contribution to her nation, the life and work of the late Minister in the Ministry of Education, Desrey Fox will be now be honored as President Granger today announced that the Waramadong Secondary School will be named after her.
Government Renews Partnership with WWF Guianas
Georgetown, Guyana – ( August 17, 2015) The Government of Guyana, through the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Guianas, which will allow the organisation’s work to continue in Guyana.
Donald Trump’s Real Impact on America
Donald Trump has been making his mark in the field of 2016 GOP presidential hopefuls by being consistently at the head of the polls. His divisive rhetoric seems to have struck a chord among some voters leaving his opponents struggling to keep up. Trump’s statements about deporting illegal immigrants, going to war with Iran and seizing the oil from some of the middle eastern governments is apparently what some of my fellow Americans want to hear from the leader of the “free world.”
First Lady Meets With Guyana's Youngest Female Author
Georgetown, Guyana (August 17, 2015) – First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger today met with eight-year old Anaya Lee Willabus, the youngest published female author of a chapter book, who presented her with a copy of her book. The meeting was held at the First Lady’s new office at State House on Main Street.
The Mother of AFC Chairman Nigel Hughes Dies after an Automobile Accident
Mrs. Christobel Hughes, the mother of Attorney-at-Law and Chairman of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes has died.
Mrs. Hughes who was in her 80s, was a passenger in a car that was involved in an accident on Saturday evening, died on Sunday at a local hospital.