The possibility of closer ties and mutual assistance between the Government and the Rotary Club was discussed when the organisation’s District Governor, Herve Honore, paid a courtesy call on President Donald Ramotar yesterday. From left to right: Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony, President Donald Ramotar, Southern Caribbean Rotary District Governor Herve Honore and Rotary District Governor for Guyana Marcel Gaskin. (GINA photo)
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) yesterday hosted its Ensigncy Parade at the Drill Square, Camp Stephenson, Timehri where 15 officer cadets who completed the Standard Officers’ Course # 46 were promoted to Ensigns. In this GINA photo ensign Simon Gordon receives his new tag from a family member.
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) yesterday hosted its Ensigncy Parade at the Drill Square, Camp Stephenson, Timehri where 15 officer cadets who completed the Standard Officers’ Course # 46 were promoted to Ensigns.
The new ensigns, Obitre Hytmiah, Alvin Holladar, Dishon Harris, Steffon Branche, Curtland Melville, Carlos Moore, Shaheed Zaiboon, Neil Asregado, Simon Gordon, Lawrence King, Kevin Salaru, Noel Lanza, Marion Hernandez and Austain Flores received their badges of rank from Chief of Staff, Brigadier Mark Phillips. This GINA photo shows Chief of Staff, Brigadier Mark Phillips (centre), with Ensign Alvin Holladar and his family.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds (left), Indian High Commissioner to Guyana Puran Mal Meena (centre) and Madhumita Sengupta, First Secretary Commerce & Education, High Commission of India to Guyana, at the ITEC Day 2013 observance. A GINA release said that the Government of India would like to see offers under the Indian Technical Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme being more utilised, Indian High Commissioner to Guyana Puran Mal Meena urged. The High Commissioner added that his Government would also welcome requests for equipment and other requirements from Guyana. The event was held at the Aagman Restaurant. (GINA photo)
Minister of Agriculture Dr. Leslie Ramsammy (second from left) hands over the contracts for the design and supervision of the Parika-Ruby, Laluni and Onverwagt roads to the contractor from SRK Engineering. The Caribbean Development Fund has approved US$8M in contracts for the rehabilitation of the three roads. (GINA photo)
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony serving students at the Sophia Training Centre at their first Christmas Luncheon on Wednesday. The luncheon was held at the centre’s lawns, Dennis Street, Sophia. (GINA photo)
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