—VP Jagdeo to lead Guyana’s delegation to West African nation in October New York, USA— (September 21, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali and his Ghanaian counterpart, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo today held fruitful discussions and agreed on greater collaborations. High on the agenda is a visit by a Guyanese delegation led by Vice President, the …
Read Details-Implores International community to stay focused on Agenda 2030 targets New York, USA— (September 18, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to advancing the UNGA’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), noting that his Government would strive through aggressive advocacy to ensure that Agenda 2030 remains the primary guiding framework. The Head of State made this …
Read Details— Brooklyn pastors pledge support for One Guyana New York, USA (September 20, 2021) – His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali today informed Guyanese pastors from Brooklyn about his Government’s plans to unite all of Guyana under an umbrella of development and harmony. The President told the overseas-based Guyanese about the importance of their role in …
Read DetailsMr. Secretary-General, Please accept my Government’s congratulations on the renewal of your term of office and be assured of Guyana’s continued cooperation and support in the execution of your duties. Guyana welcomes the convening of the SDG Moment in order to explore best practices, lessons and opportunities for a resilient post-COVID recovery and ensuring the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (September 16, 2021) His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, today granted approval for the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant and School Uniform and Supplies grant programme to be extended to the parents of children attending private schools. The initiative was originally only applicable to parents of children in …
Read DetailsThe General Assembly of the United Nations has designated September 15 each year as International Day of Democracy. In proclaiming this ‘Day’, the United Nations affirmed democracy as a universal value, one which is based on the freely expressed will of the people. The Cooperative Republic of Guyana is today pleased to join with the …
Read DetailsSays inaugural Africa-CARICOM Summit should be used to charter a path forward Georgetown, Guyana (September 7, 2021) –His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today said that there are no reasons preventing African nations and members of CARICOM from initiating greater socio-economic collaboration. The President added that the inaugural meeting should be used as an opportunity to forge greater …
Read DetailsLethem, Guyana—(September 5, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali met with members of the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Saturday afternoon, where he discussed his Government’s plans for Region Nine and encouraged them to form themselves into consortiums. The Head of State, who was also in Lethem for the Regional Toshaos Meeting, said that his Government is aware of the desire to have parts of Lethem as a free zone. “The declaration of areas as …
Read DetailsSays he is looking forward to working with the new executive Georgetown, Guyana—(September 1, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon told members of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Guyana that he is looking forward to them championing the country’s quest in the removal of barriers to trade. He said that although the organisation …
Read Details-Says all Guyanese have a role to play in safeguarding our society Georgetown, Guyana—(August 29, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that all Guyanese must respect and treat each other as part of the same collective family in order for the country to achieve national unity. The President expressed the hope that Guyanese would …
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