I am shocked and stunned by the tragic news of the assassination of the President of the Republic of Haiti, His Excellency Jovenel Moïse. This horrific act is a tragedy for both Haiti and the Caribbean. Those responsible for this indefensible and cowardly execution must be brought swiftly to justice. Political assassination has no place …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (July 2, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this evening said that in under a year, his Government, through its policies and programmes, has been able to restore confidence in the country’s democracy and economy. The Head of State was at the time delivering a virtual address to the Town Hall Forum, organised by the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(July 2, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today announced that his Government will be utilising local funds to initiate critical projects. The Head of State made this disclosure during his address at the official Sod Turning Ceremony of the Courtyard by Marriott, which will be built within the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) compound …
Read DetailsLauds Bassoo family for US$20M Courtyard by Mariott hotel investment Georgetown, Guyana (July 2, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that he is happy that more Guyanese are coming to the fore to take advantage of the conducive business climate and see the need to create ownership as the country continues to progress. The …
Read DetailsTimehri, Guyana—(July 2, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali promised to allocate all of the US Covid-19 vaccines to children, if the country receives Pfizer-BioNTech. While speaking to the media this afternoon after the Sod Turning Ceremony for the new Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Timehri, the Head of State said that he is optimistic that Guyana …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(July 1, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this morning witnessed the traditional piling of drums and laying of flags during the Guyana Police Force’s Drum Head Church Service to commemorate the force’s 182nd anniversary, held at the Police Officers’ Mess Annexe, Eve Leary. The Drum Head Service is a precursor to a series of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (June 27, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali and a delegation virtually attended the Eleventh Meeting of The Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on The CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) on Friday, where he provided an update on The Special Ministerial Taskforce (MTF) on Food Production and Food Security. The Head of State reported on the April …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(June 25, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that unless the targets that were set at the Paris Agreement in 2015 are realised, the world can expect to experience future water disasters and further setbacks to the Sustainable Development Agenda. The Head of State made this assertion during his virtual address at the plenary session …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(July 24, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that partnerships stemming from the multinational military exercise—Operation Tradewinds 2021—are critical for the overall peace, security and stability of the region. The Head of State made the comments at a cocktail reception hosted at the Baridi Benab at State House this evening, to honour the heads …
Read DetailsLauds Zara Group for their substantive contributions over the years Georgetown, Guyana (June 24, 2021)–His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the use of technology and people-centred policing are essential to the future of the Guyana Police Force (GPF). As such, he announced that work is currently underway to expand the Smart City programme, which …
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