26 May 2020 is the official celebration date of Happy 54th Guyana Independence Day. His government is also equipping young people with the requisite knowledge and skills to become productive citizens. Any recount should be conducted in a free, fair, transparent, and credible manner.The United States stands with the people of Guyana, who want their voices heard. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. It is believed that more and more young people are being included in the decision-making process and their voices are being heard. With Local Government Elections held twice in three years, young people were given the opportunity to participate in local democracy. The Sustainable Livelihoods and Entrepreneurial Development (SLED); the Hinterland Employment and Youth Service (HEYS); and the Youth Innovation Project of Guyana (YIPoG) initiatives are other examples of how government is helping to promote self-employment for young people,” the President said.He also underscored the importance of youth empowerment. The Guyana Marketing Corporation, he further pointed out, assisted farmers to transport their produce to markets.“Social protection was revamped, including through the establishment of the National Insurance Scheme. Young people, today, can look to a bright future with greater confidence, enthusiasm and hope, knowing that their government is laying a stronger foundation for the good life for them and their children,” President Granger said.“Independence was transformative. There were many young candidates who contested and campaigned in local government elections in 2016 and 2018. With a growing population of almost 800,000 people now, Guyana has been sought after for quite some time. Independence Day Messages Guyana Palace Images About Guyaneseheritage On Instagram Guyanacarnival2019 Instagram Hashtag Toopics Nation S Youths Take The Lead At 53rd Independence Flag Raising On behalf of the Government and people of the United States, congratulations to the people of Guyana on your nation’s 54th Independence Day. It was explained that the government’s policy of every child in school aims at ensuring that no one is left behind. “Your government, already, is creating a fairer, friendlier framework for ensuring greater equality by providing improved access to public services – business registration, immigration, legal services, public education, public health, public information, public infrastructure, public security, public telecommunications, electricity and water,” he said. This holiday commemorates the anniversary of Guyana’s independence from the United Kingdom on the 26th May in 1966, after being ruled by the British for one hundred and fifty-two (152) years. Community centres, health clinics, housing schemes and many new schools were established. The future belongs to young people,” President Granger told the nation as it celebrates its The Head of State said the resources derived from economic expansion and diversification will be deployed, primarily to secure and safeguard “our children’s and grandchildren’s future.”“Young people can be assured of greater opportunities as a result of oil production and the policies of the Guyana Green State Development Strategy,” the President assured the nation.He said already, young people are playing a pivotal role in driving development, and his government will further position them to assume responsibility for the nation’s future. We urge the government to respect the wishes of the voters, as peacefully expressed in the March 2 election. -- Guyana poised for transformative moment By Svetlana Marshall - May 26, 2019 - Guyana Chronicle – young people to benefit from window of opportunity WITH the production of oil and gas on the horizon, Guyana is poised for another transformative moment, President David Granger said in his Independence Day address, as he placed the country’s… Young professionals and entrepreneurs are being consulted in the fashioning of the country’s national budget, the President pointed out, while adding that their opinions and interests are taken into consideration in the development of government policies.“The future belongs to young people.
The holiday is celebrated annually on 26 May. Recognition was accorded to all of our main religious groups and steps taken to reduce the divisiveness of the period just prior to independence. “Education is being enhanced at all levels –- nursery, primary, secondary and tertiary,” he said, while stating that an ‘education nation’ is being established.Like education, President Granger said, equality is integral for youth development.