Month: <span>December 2021</span>

‘Living’ Local Content Act sets framework for Guyanese to win

  • Posted: December 31, 2021
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Georgetown, Guyana (December 31, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today called the Local Content Act 2021 a dynamic piece of legislation that will set the framework for Guyanese to win.  President Ali made the remarks while flanked by senior members of the Government and representatives from the local private sector prior to assenting the historic …

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Natural Resource Fund Bill will hold us accountable—President Ali

  • Posted: December 28, 2021
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—     Says 2019 version was unconstitutional and severely deficient Georgetown, Guyana—(December 28, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today said that the Natural Resource Fund Bill (2021) is structured to hold the sitting Government accountable. The Head of State, in a special broadcast, broke down the bill from its necessary formation, to reveal its transparent nature and …

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President Ali’s Christmas 2021 message to the nation

  • Posted: December 25, 2021
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The holidays remain curtailed as Guyana, like the rest of the world, continues the relentless battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. It is with great sadness that we reflect on all the lives we have lost in the pandemic. However, we must take strength and be hopeful in the countess human sacrifices and the sense of …

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President Ali calls for greater networking within the private sector

  • Posted: December 23, 2021
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–Charges body to be proactive through opportunities and during challenges Georgetown, Guyana—(December 23, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today called for greater networking within the private sector to create more investment opportunities and navigate the global supply chain challenges. The Head of State made these remarks during a Christmas breakfast hosted in honour of the …

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President Ali reinstates Joint Services one-month tax-free bonus

  • Posted: December 22, 2021
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–          Announces scholarships for 19 ranks at GDF’s Annual Christmas Lunch Georgetown, Guyana—(December 22, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali has reinstated a one-month tax-free salary as a bonus for all members of the Joint Services. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces made the announcement at the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) Annual Christmas Lunch at Base Camp …

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Women have significantly contributed to the development of Guyana—President Ali

  • Posted: December 21, 2021
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—Praises heroines Kowsilla and Sakina Mohamed Georgetown, Guyana—(December 21, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali heaped praises on Guyanese women for their contributions to the development of the country while acknowledging the actions of heroines Kowsilla and Sakina Mohamed. The opening ceremony of the Kowsilla Community Park and the Sakina Mohamed Computer Centre for Learning in …

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President Ali announces two-week tax-free bonus for all health care workers

  • Posted: December 21, 2021
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Urges citizens to get vaccinated and to follow necessary protocols Georgetown, Guyana—(December 21, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon announced that all health care workers will receive a two-week tax-free bonus this year. During a special video recording, he took the opportunity to thank all the workers in the sector for their service to the nation and …

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People are at the centre of everything we do—President Ali

  • Posted: December 19, 2021
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–Reminds business community of the need to enhance capacity Georgetown, Guyana—(December 18, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali called on the business community to pay heed to the national development strategy and to continue working alongside the Government to not only develop Guyana but its people. The Head of State told the Private Sector Commission’s membership …

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