Category: Speeches

President Ali’s address on the occasion of Guyana’s 55th Independence Anniversary
Honourable Prime Minister, Madam Chancellor of the Judiciary, former Presidents, Ministers of Government, Heads of Service, Members of the Diplomatic Community, Members of Parliament, Distinguished men and women in uniform, members of the media.
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President Ali’s statement on the passing of Mr Vic Persaud
It is with deep sadness that I just received the news of the passing of Mr Eshwar Vevakanand Persaud, fondly known as Vic Persaud.
‘Uncle Vic’, as he was also adoringly and respectfully referred to, has been an ‘institution’ within the country’s [...]

President Ali’s address to the Nation on the occasion of Eid-ul Fitr 2021
Eid Mubarak, Eid Mubarak, Eid Mubarak!
I extend greetings to all Guyanese, especially my fellow Muslim Brothers and Sisters on this joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, on behalf of my family and the Government.
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the Hol [...]
President Ali’s address to the Nation on the occasion of Arrival Day 2021
I greet all Guyanese on the occasion of Arrival Day 2021. This special day is commemorated as a public holiday on May 5theach year. It celebrates the contributions to the national development of our African,&n [...]

President Ali’s statement to the Private Sector Commissions’ Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Members of the diplomatic community, members of the private sector. I am very pleased to be with you this afternoon, though virtually. Well, not even live virtually but recorded virtually whilst I would have loved to be there with you in persons, or [...]

President Ali’s statement on the occasion of the 15th death anniversary of Mr Satyadeow Sawh
Today, April 22nd, 2021, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana recalls with affection and appreciation the sterling record of political and public service of Mr Satyadeow Sawh, former Minister of Agriculture.
‘Sash’, as he was fondly known, lit up e [...]

President Ali’s presentation to the Annual Cheddi Jagan Commemorative Lecture 2021
Ladies and gentlemen, it is an absolute honour for me to have been asked to deliver this year’s Annual Cheddi Jagan Commemorative Lecture. For me to serve in the party which he established, to occupy the office of Head of State over which he o [...]

President Ali’s Ramadan 2021 message
Love of all and hatred of none
I extend Ramadan Mubarak greetings to the entir [...]

President Ali’s Easter message to the Nation
The First Lady and I, and our son, Zayd, extend our heartfelt greetings to all Guyanese, at home and abroad, on this blissful Easter.
Easter is the most joyous season in the Christian calendar. It emphasises the importance of [...]

President Ali’s address to the 131st Annual General Meeting of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Members of the Diplomatic Community, Distinguished ladies, and gentlemen of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. I am very pleased to be given this opportunity this afternoon to share a few moments with you albeit virtually. I have also been told tha [...]
