Daily Archives: 09/16/2015

Stunning China – UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Guilin and Yangshuo in China – video

09/16/2015 – 2:17 am

Stunning China – UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Guilin and Yangshuo in China

Published on Oct 4, 2014 – Stunning aerial footage of Guilin and Yangshuo (China) shot with the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+. Both these regions are UNESCO World Heritage sites and are a MUST for anyone visiting this part of the world. The geography and topography of these regions are unique and must be seen to be believed. Best viewed in fullscreen mode.
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Granger wants stronger education system – pushes for more entrepreneurship in hinterlands

09/16/2015 – 2:01 am

Granger wants stronger education system – pushes for more entrepreneurship in hinterlands

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A scene at the opening of Indigenous Month celebrations 2015

[September 15, 2015 – Guyana Chronicle]  President David Granger said while his administration wants to see more entrepreneurship in the indigenous communities, the education system has to be the base of the economy.

“We have to reform the education system so that more children in indigenous communities have access to education; there are fewer dropouts and higher quality teaching and more people graduate who can go into university,” he said.
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Helter-skelter parking in City to end –as efforts heighten to clean, re-green Georgetown

09/16/2015 – 1:30 am
Efforts will be made to stop the helter-skelter parking in the city

Efforts will be made to stop the helter-skelter parking in the city

Helter-skelter parking in City to end –as efforts heighten to clean, re-green Georgetown

[September 14, 2015 – Guyana Chronicle] – DOWNTOWN Georgetown is beginning to have a cleaner, greener appearance, and while this is an encouraging sign, more has to be done to stop the helter-skelter parking in the busy city streets.

President David Granger said he is happy that the idea of greenness is catching on, noting that reckless parking will also be placed on the radar. “I believe that it (greening of Georgetown) is gaining momentum… they (City Hall) have to tackle the problem of solid waste, tackle the problems of litter, tackle the problem of destruction of trees and parapets and vegetation, and the parking of vehicles helter-shelter in the city.”    Continue reading →

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GUYANA – Latest News – 15 September 2015

09/16/2015 – 1:09 am

Visit the following link for headlines and stories from major news sources:

News Reader: GUYANA: Newspapers and online news – Latest Entries

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Here are some entries from Demerara Waves

GUYANA – Latest News – 15 September 2015 – Demerara Waves

  • Gold mining: Environmental degradation, corruption to be tackled- Granger says at launch of Aurora Gold Mines http://bit.ly/1W1i74y

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President’s Thank-You Gala in Toronto – September 12, 2015

09/16/2015 – 12:33 am

President’s Thank-You Gala in Toronto – September 12, 2015

President David Granger and his wife Sandra Granger

President David Granger and his wife Sandra Granger at the President’s Thank-You Gala in Toronto – September 12, 2015

His Excellency Brigadier David Granger and First Lady Sandra Granger were showered with bountiful love and admiration in Toronto, Canada over the weekend. Guyanese of all walks of life and from all parts of Canada rallied last Saturday night in Toronto in support of the President. It was an electrifying audience where over 700 friends and supporters came to listen to the President who delivered the keynote address.  [includes Bobby Ramlagan photos]

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