Category: Press Releases

Agricultural and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme to be expanded— President Ali
Georgetown, Guyana—(July 19, 2024) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government will be expanding the Agricultural and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme to enhance food production and business opportun [...]

Santa Aratack’s “enormous potential” to be unlocked—President Ali
Community well positioned for agriculture and eco-tourism
Demerara River, Guyana—(June 25, 2024) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that the community of Santa Aratack and surrounding areas hold “distinct advantages” that can ensure the [...]

Govt working to “have the most competitive non-oil economy” – President Ali
lauds “tremendous growth” of local private sector
Georgetown, Guyana—(May 22, 2024) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali lauded the “tremendous growth” of the private sector in Guyana while calling for more dynamism as the country continues a [...]

Processing facility for Bonasika Creek—President Ali
Says regional ferry system to operate from Parika
Essequibo, Guyana—(May 21, 2024) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali today announced that a processing facility will be built at Bonasika Creek to support farmers to enhance their production of [...]

Region 7 earmarked to be prime producer of goods and services in hinterland development—President Ali
1500 Jobs in mining to be createdGeorgetown, Guyana (May 10, 2024) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced his Government’s plan to make Region 7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) the prime producer of goods and services for hinterland development.
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Region 7 earmarked to be prime producer of goods and services in hinterland development—President Ali
1500 Jobs in mining to be createdGeorgetown, Guyana (May 10, 2024) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced his Government’s plan to make Region 7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) the prime producer of goods and services for hinterland development.
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An estimated 6,000 jobs created as a result of local content legislation—President Ali
says local content secretariat reviewing different areas under legislation for improvementGeorgetown, Guyana—(April 16, 2024) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that an estimated 6,000 jobs have been created as a result of the country’s robust local [...]

Consensus in Constitution Reform Commission crucial for greater inclusivity- President Ali
Georgetown, Guyana—(April 3, 2024) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali told members of the Constitution Reform Commission that they need to work together in executing their mandates and advancing the objectives of a modern constitution.During Wed [...]

Enhanced collaboration with DR important for Guyana’s development- President Ali
Georgetown, Guyana—(March 26, 2024) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that enhanced collaboration with the Dominican Republic (DR) would support Guyana’s drive to accelerate its development.
During a panel discussion today at the United [...]

CARICOM reaches 70% reduction rate in its 25% by 2025 food initiative— President Ali
— says women and youths involvement in food production systems pivotal to its growth
Georgetown, Guyana—(March 19, 2024) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) goal of reducing its food import bill by 25% by 20 [...]
