Month: <span>May 2021</span>

No excuse for irresponsibility—President Ali on non-functioning kokers, pumps

  • Posted: May 31, 2021
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Georgetown, Guyana (May 31, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that there are no excuses for the irresponsibility shown by some pump attendants who neglected their duties on Sunday night. The Head of State made this pronouncement during a spontaneous, late-night, inspection of kokers and pump stations around the city and down the East Coast of …

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Gov’t working with flood-affected residents to find solutions—President Ali

  • Posted: May 29, 2021
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Reiterates that safety, shelter of residents vital during visits to regions 10, 6 Georgetown, Guyana (May 29, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today travelled to two regions affected by ongoing flooding and promised to work along with the residents to find solutions to their current plight. The Head of State proceed by air from Georgetown to Lamp Island, Kwakwani—one …

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Safety of flood-affect persons a priority— President Ali

  • Posted: May 28, 2021
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Reassures distressed residents that Government’s support would be continuous Mahaicony, Guyana (May 28, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon reassured residents of Mahaicony Creek, Region Five, that his Government would work around the clock to ensure that Guyanese affected by flooding caused by persistent heavy rainfall are kept safe and provided with essential …

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President Ali’s statement to the High-level Roundtable on the Extractive Sectors

  • Posted: May 25, 2021
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I welcome this Global Roundtable on the Extractive Industries, which emphasises the urgent need to ensure that the post-pandemic recovery does not eclipse the commitments made by many nations under the Paris Agreement on climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals. Combatting the climate crisis and guaranteeing sustained livelihoods are critical to the success of …

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Diaspora support key in building a new Guyana – President Ali

  • Posted: May 22, 2021
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–         Says inaugural conference provides opportunities to chart the way forward Georgetown, Guyana (May 22, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali assured overseas-based Guyanese today that his Government remains committed to Diaspora engagements and is vigorously pursuing policies and plans to ensure that they are integrally involved in the process. The Head of State made this assertion during his …

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‘Uncle Vic’ was a humble man and an exceptional professional – President Ali

  • Posted: May 21, 2021
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Says long-serving Chief of Protocol leaves lasting impact on public service  Georgetown, Guyana (May 21, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali described the late Eshwar Vevakanand Persaud, CCH, also known as ‘Uncle Vic,’ as a “humble man” and an “exceptional professional with great integrity”. The Head of State made these remarks this morning during the home-going service …

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