Heirs of their Struggles and Sacrifices I extend greetings to all Guyanese on the occasion of Emancipation Day 2021. I am gratified to belong to a country that honours and celebrates its ethnic diversity and which on this occasion gladly embraces, in unity, our African-Guyanese heritage. I am especially pleased to be joining all Guyanese …
Read DetailsFellow Guyanese, as you are awareGuyana, Suriname, and Brazil experienced severe flooding. The floods were as a result of unprecedented rainfall during the period of April to June this year. In May alone, Guyana experienced its second highest rainfall in 40 years. The resulting impact saw massive flooding across all 10 administrative regions with over …
Read DetailsSays aim is to balance re-opening while shieldingpopulation from Covid-19 Georgetown, Guyana— (July 22, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today reiterated and reemphasised that his Government’s only focus is on protecting the lives of Guyanese. The President who responded to the media regarding the price paid for the Sputnik V vaccines said that saving lives was his primary focus …
Read Details-Says Government will work on cushioning the increase of cost of living Georgetown, Guyana— (July 22, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today said that his Government is monitoring the increase in the cost of living due to the pandemic and the destruction caused by the recent floods and will devise ways to further help Guyanese, …
Read Details-Charges graduates of SOC 52 to demonstrate the highest standards in their future endeavours Georgetown, Guyana (July 20, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the Guyana Defence Force would play an integral role in the development of a National Disaster plan to help protect Guyanese and the country’s resources from the effects of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana— (July 20, 2021) His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said that the E-Networks’ Submarine Cable is a significant development for Essequibo and that it will create numerous opportunities for socio-economic development, job creation and wealth generation in the county. The Head of State made these remarks during a brief meeting with E-Networks’ Chairman …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (July 20, 2021) In keeping with Proclamation No. 2 of 2021, which was issued on July 7, 2021, by His Excellency President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, it is hereby advised that the funeral of His Excellency Jovenel Moïse, the late President of Haiti will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021. As stated in …
Read DetailsLauds Toronto-based IMO for its commitment and generosity Georgetown, Guyana (July 20, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Eid-ul-Adha, the ‘Festival of Sacrifice’, reminds us of the importance of being supportive to others and faith during trying times. The Head of State made this statement while delivering a virtual Eid-ul-Adha message to the …
Read DetailsAccepts Letters of Credence from new British High Commissioner to Guyana Georgetown, Guyana— (July 20, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this morning accepted the Letters of Credence from Mrs Jane Miller (OBE), accrediting her as High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Great Britain to Guyana. The Head of State was joined at the Office of …
Read DetailsShares ideas with Bank on how to address challenges in Guyana and the region Georgetown, Guyana— (July 9, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon lobbied for greater support for private sector development, while outlining the country’s development agenda to the visiting President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Dr Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leonand his team. Vice President, the …
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