Category: Press Releases
More army and police on the ground to deal with Covid-19 rule-breakers— President Ali
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali announced that more army and police will be on the ground to deal with Covid-19 rule-breakers and that business owners and managers who flout the Task Force rules will suffer greater consequences.
The President made t [...]
Open bidding process for the awarding of new oil blocks – President Ali
Says Government may consider managing some blocks
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that when the Government is ready to award new oil blocks, the process will be done transparently to ensure that the best offer is received.
President Ali [...]
Chief Justice ruling in elections petition signals strength of Guyana’s democracy- President Ali
Says Harmon has no interest in country’s development based on his response
Georgetown, Guyana (April 28, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said the recent High Court Ruling by Chief Justice (Ag) Roxanne George-Wiltshire to dismiss the elec [...]
All hands on deck to equip police force to address crime situation—President Ali
- Says preventing crime requires partnerships, innovations
Georgetown, Guyana (April 23, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali assured that all "hands are on deck" to address the important issue of crime and to equip the police wit [...]
Our goal is to make Guyana the economic powerhouse of the region—President Ali
Reaffirms that PSC plays an important role in the country’s development
Georgetown, Guyana (April 23, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government’s long-term objective is to make Guyana the economic powerhouse of the r [...]
Escazú Agreement essential to the development and sustainability of the region—President Ali
Calls ratification of environmental treaty a milestone
Georgetown, Guyana (April 22, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today called the ratification of the Escazú Agreement a significant milestone in the region and highlighted its impo [...]
Guyana stands in solidarity with volcano-affected nations, will support rebuilding process—President Ali
Georgetown, Guyana (April 19, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali committed to not only supporting the people of the volcano-affected nations of St Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados in the short term, but throughout the process of rebuilding.
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PUC obligated to impartiality in protecting consumers’ interests—President Ali
Says newly sworn-in Commissioner, Dr Nanda Gopaul brings a wealth of experience
Georgetown, Guyana (April 19, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today highlighted the vital, regulatory role of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) in ensuring [...]
Dr Jagan’s contributions to democracy will never be forgotten- President Ali
--Says former President's ideals part of the PPP's DNA
Georgetown, Guyana (April 13, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali hailed the late Dr Cheddi Jagan as the country's "greatest citizen" and said that his contributions to the fight for demo [...]
Pandemic can only be managed if all Guyanese act responsibly – President Ali
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyanese need to understand that the COVID-19 pandemic can only be managed appropriately if persons act responsibly.
“…The people have a responsibility too. Guyanese have to understand this is not a joke [...]