IMF 2016 Article IV Consultation Statement by the Executive Director for Guyana
In a press release the International Monetary fund IMF 2016 Article IV Consultation Statement by the Executive Director for Guyana reported that "While economic activity in Guyana was supported by large new mining investments, growth slowed to 3 percent in 2015, reflecting delayed budget implementation and lower commodity prices."
Statement on Old Age Pension eligibility
The Ministry of Social Protection wishes to clarify that Old Age Pension is different from Government Pension and National Insurance Scheme Pension.
President Granger meets with Dominican Prime Minister ahead of CARICOM Meeting
Georgetown, Guyana – July 3, 2016: His Excellency President David Granger, this morning, sat down for a breakfast meeting with the Right Honourable, Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica, who is in Guyana for the Caribbean Community's (CARICOM) Thirty-Seventh Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government.
Kimani Nehusi, African Historian Former Athlete, Academic and Author
Kimani Nehusi (PhD) is a progressive African historian born in Guyana. Dr. Nehusi is an athlete and academic who lectured at the University of Guyana, the University of London and the University of East London.
United Kingdom Recommits Support to Guyana Over Border Controversy
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 while pledging some £53M for infrastructural development.
First Lady Hosts Luncheon for WAD's Adolescent Mom's Programme Beneficiaries
Georgetown, Guyana – (May 27, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, joined representatives from Women Across Differences (WAD), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited, volunteers and beneficiaries of the WAD's Mothers for Change programme for adolescent mothers for a special luncheon at the Georgetown Club.
New UG Vice-Chancellor calls on President Granger
Georgetown, Guyana – (May 27, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with Professor Ivelaw Griffith at the Ministry of the Presidency. Professor Griffith, who was recently appointed as the tenth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Guyana (UG), said that he sees his new position as an opportunity to give back to his country.
Two Billion Strong Commonwealth Stands Resolutely Behind "Diamond in the Region"
Georgetown, Guyana – (May 25, 2016) Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Baroness Patricia Scotland, this morning, during a courtesy call on President David Granger, at the Ministry of the Presidency, said Guyana is a diamond in the Region and that the Commonwealth stands resolutely behind this country in the face of Venezuela's claims on its territory.
CARICOM Reparations Youth Relay and Rally Event
On Friday 20 May 2016, THE Guyana Reparations Committee will hold the Main event of its month long activities for the CARICOM International and Regional Youth Reparations Relay and Rally at the Parade Ground (Independence Park) where in 1823 over 200 African Guyanese Freedom Fighters and Martyrs were killed by the British and their heads decapitated and placed on poles to be displayed in public