Category: Press Releases

Renewed global effort needed to fight climate change—President Ali
—Calls on ‘big emitters’ to commit to larger cuts in emission at AOSIS Leaders’ Summit
New York, USA— (September 22, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today called for a renewed global effort in the fight against climate change to meet [...]

President Ali and OAS Secretary General discuss Venezuela border controversy, electoral reform
New York, USA— (September 21, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali and several members of his Government today held a productive meeting with the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Mr Luis Almagro.
A number of matt [...]

Guyana and Ghana agree to enhance collaboration—President Ali
—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 [...]

Guyana will strive to achieve Sustainable Development Goals– President Ali
-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), [...]
The Church has a role to play in fostering unity and tolerance—President Ali
— 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 [...]

President Ali to meet with several Heads of Government, Int’l Organisations in New York
Georgetown, Guyana— (September 18, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali will be meeting with several Heads of Government and high-level officials from distinguished International Organisations while in New York next week for the 76th Session of t [...]

Guyana commits to providing strong leadership on climate change and food security—President Ali
- Tells Sixth Summit of CELAC that Latin America and Caribbean must enhance collaboration
Mexico City, Mexico—(September 18, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today told the VI (Sixth) Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community [...]

Gov’t aims to create safe zones, wellness centres for children, families—President Ali
—Intends to use former athletes for coaching and mentorship programmes
Georgetown, Guyana—(September 16, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today said that along with enhancing sport facilities, his Government is aiming to create safe zones a [...]

CWI needs to immediately publish the criteria for selection—President Ali
—Says he told Guyanese cricketer Shepherd to hold his head up high
Georgetown, Guyana (September 16, 2021) His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has thrown down the gauntlet at Cricket West Indies (CWI) for not executing its duties in a [...]

President Ali extends ‘Because We Care’ cash grant to private schools
Georgetown, 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 [...]
