Lauds organisers of CUF 2021 for comprehensive agenda that considers sustainable urbanisation Georgetown, Guyana (June 16, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today said that Guyana can be considered a model in the region for successfully addressing urbanisation due to our policy framework and deliberate planning. In a keynote address, the Head of State asserted that …
Read DetailsMr. Chairman Distinguished Leaders Practitioners Participants Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen I am extremely honoured and delighted to be provided with the opportunity to deliver the keynote address at this auspicious and timely event. I recall being afforded a similar privilege almost ten years ago, as the then Minister of Housing and Water, of addressing …
Read DetailsSecretary-General; Distinguish Heads of State; Other Distinguish Delegates; When my country launched its HIV National Strategic Plan 2021-2025, we re-committed to the UNAIDS Global AIDS Strategy, which aspires to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The Government of Guyana is fully committed to providing universal access to prevention, care and treatment for …
Read DetailsBerbice, Guyana (June 9, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali led a team on a massive outreach exercise across Region Six today to brief residents from ten affected communities on the ongoing flood situation, intervention measures, and more importantly, to personally address their concerns. Over the course of the day, he listened to the plight and …
Read DetailsBerbice, Guyana (June 9, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali earlier today announced that the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has advised that the flood situation across the country is now a Level 2 Disaster. The Head of State made this disclosure as he addressed residents of Chesney New Housing Scheme during the second day of his outreach …
Read DetailsNew Amsterdam, Guyana (June 8, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today assured farmers of Region Five that his Government will support them throughout their rebuilding phase as they continue to deal with the effects of floodwaters. The Head of State outlined several solutions, which will see relief and assistance in the short-term, medium-term, and long-term. He …
Read DetailsMahaica, Guyana (June 8, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali has promised residents of Big Baiboo in Mahaica Creek to do all in his power to help them and the other communities throughout Guyana affected by the current floods. The Head of State and a team of officials, including Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha and …
Read DetailsAfter discovering shortage of drugs, disconnectbetween centres and region Georgetown, Guyana (June 6, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today ordered a complete evaluation of all the health centres in Pomeroon after discovering that the Hackney Health Centre had a drug shortage. During the Head of State’s visit to the area to conduct a flood assessment, one of the residents told the President that he had to go to a nearby …
Read Details– Excavators and Pontoon to be purchased for the region Pomeroon, Guyana (June 6, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali promised residents of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to put all systems in place to ensure that they not only returned to some level of normalcy but become better prepared to deal with flooding, which has affected several parts …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (June 5, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today emphasised that critical investments will help to provide the necessary pathway which will not only enhance overall development, but will secure a positive future for all Guyanese. The Head of State made this passionate call this afternoon as he delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of …
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