U.S. to re-look setting up of permanent DEA office here - Thomas Shannon
President Jagdeo hails ‘excellent’ existing bilateral cooperation between Guyana/U.S.
TOP U.S. diplomat Thomas Shannon yesterday admitted that the United States has to “step up” cooperation with Guyana in the fight against drugs and illegal arms since the U.S. shares responsibility for the problems facing this country and other Caribbean nations.
Shannon acknowledged that the U.S. […]
Groundbreaking deal announced for payment for Iwokrama rainforest services
-in keeping with President Jagdeo’s initiativeGeorgetown, GINA, March 27, 2008
A press release from Iwokrama has indicated that a deal announced in New York today at the world’s first Biodiversity and Finance Conference now ‘opens the way for financial markets to price the ‘utility value’ of rainforests’.
The release noted that the deal is the first […]
Unity is strength
The truth must be told. Guyana could be a great country of the future and a model for democracy, culture and religious tolerance. This was demonstrated over the past week when the Bahai faith ended their period of meditation and celebration of their New Year.
President Jagdeo distributes kites to Tiger Bay, Good Hope children
IN keeping with Easter tradition, President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday visited Tiger Bay in Georgetown and Good Hope, East Coast Demerara where he distributed hundreds of kites to children.
The children lined up eagerly to collect their kites which brought smiles to their faces as each received their prized possession. Today, Easter Monday, they would join thousands […]
EASTER MESSAGE BY H.E. BHARRAT JAGDEO PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA
On behalf of the Government and people of Guyana, I would like to wish all Guyanese, a happy Easter especially our Christian brothers and sisters.
Guyana, in recent times, has been going through a challenging period. As we commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, many will lean on the hope of a […]
Muhammad’s life was one of trials and tribulations - President Jagdeo
MUSLIMS and non-Muslims should not only follow the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad closely, but should emulate his teachings in everyday life.
President Bharrat Jagdeo address Central Islamic Organisation’s observance of Youman Nabi
President Bharrat Jagdeo addressing the gathering yesterday at the Central Islamic Organisation’s observance of Youman Nabi at Woolford Avenue, Thomas Lands. (Photos by Quacy Sampson)
Prophet Muhammad’s mission was to relieve man from sins - President Jagdeo
President Bharrat Jagdeo in his Youman Nabi message has reiterated his government’s recognition of the teachings of all faiths.
The full text of the message reads:
Once again our Muslim Brothers and Sisters in Guyana join with millions around the world in commemorating the observance of Youman Nabi.
On behalf of my Government and people of Guyana, I […]
PHAGWAH MESSAGE BY H.E. BHARRAT JAGDEO PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA
On behalf of the Government and people of Guyana, I would like to wish all Hindus a happy Phagwah.
Phagwah or Holi as it is popularly called is unique. It is the Hindu Festival of spring that brings an abundance of colours which represents the vastness of nature. The festival also ushers in the Hindu New […]
YOUMAN NABI MESSAGE BY H.E. BHARRAT JAGDEO PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA
Once again our Muslim Brothers and Sisters in Guyana join with millions around the world in commemorating the observance of Youman Nabi.
On behalf of my Government and people of Guyana, I extend to the Guyanese community, especially our Muslim Brothers and Sisters, sincere greetings on this auspicious occasion.
The prophet Muhammad’s mission was to relieve man […]
