Carl B. Greenidge

[Robert Dussey @rdussey]

7ème round de négociations pour le nouvel accord entre les ACP et l UE aujourd’hui. Nous saluons l Esprit de compromis des deux parties. @PressACP @eu_eeas @EU_Commission

[OACPS Secretariat @PressACP]

The 9th Meeting of the virtual OACPS Ministerial Central Negotiating Group has begun. Pleased to see strong representation from all six #OACPS regions. #OACPS79 #theOACPSWeWant

[Carl B. Greenidge @CarlBGreenidge]

In a recent courtesy call with Ambassador of Japan to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Tatsuo Hirayama, we discussed the long-standing relationship between the two countries and cooperation in energy among other areas. https://t.co/HAEidTOjv1

[Carl B. Greenidge @CarlBGreenidge]

The Government of Guyana recognises the importance of organisations like the Salvation Army and the role they play in helping to build a cohesive and caring society.

[Carl B. Greenidge @CarlBGreenidge]

We recently joined the @salvationarmy Guyana for a hamper distribution ceremony where we celebrated the organisation's contributions to the most vulnerable members of our society, and continuous efforts to provide compassionate care and services to those in need.

[Carl B. Greenidge @CarlBGreenidge]

The signature red Christmas bucket may be for some, the most visible sign of the public-spirited work done by the @salvationarmy Guyana, but there is so much more including rehabilitation programmes, feeding programmes for schoolchildren, care for the elderly, and disaster relief

[Carl B. Greenidge @CarlBGreenidge]

We discussed this reality and much more yesterday during a Technical Training Course for Guyana on Global Trade Governance, WTO and Emerging Trade Issues hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with @commonwealthsec

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According to World Bank open data as of 2017, 106% of Guyana's GDP came from external trade with imports of goods and services accounting for 60.8% and exports of goods and services accounting for 45.18% of GDP

[Carl B. Greenidge @CarlBGreenidge]

These figures demonstrate that Guyana can ill afford to neglect either the opportunities or risks presented by the external sector. This also requires that the public and private sectors be acutely aware of developments on the trade front and how these issues affect our prospects

[Carl B. Greenidge @CarlBGreenidge]

We were able to obtain reports from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) on the status of their work on pumps and drains in the area and the repair and replacement of pumps at Manarabisi as well as the installation of generators.

[Carl B. Greenidge @CarlBGreenidge]

During an outreach in New Amsterdam, Berbice, we met with rice farmers who have been dealing with a number of power issues.

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This evening we are joining students at the University of Guyana to discuss the Guyana-Venezuela Controversy and the International Court of Justice.

[Carl B. Greenidge @CarlBGreenidge]

The commissioning of Hon. W.O.R. Kendall Street will inspire citizens to value service to their community and country while highlighting the importance of the town in the political, economic, social and cultural life of Guyana.

[Carl B. Greenidge @CarlBGreenidge]

This past Thursday, we recognised the late Hon. William Oscar Rudyard Kendall CCH, C.B.E. for his service to the town of New Amsterdam, the county Berbice and to wider extent, Guyana.

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In 1962, his efforts led to the Government issuing a new budget with modified tax provisions, marking an important victory for the working class.