Says Government’s national plan is to build sustainable communities across the country Palmyra, Corentyne—(December 17, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today revealed that the Port Mourant Training Centre would be transformed into the country’s National Oil and Gas Institute. The Head of State made the announcement while delivering remarks after his site visit to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(December 17, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today announced that his Government will invest $100m to construct six kilometres of asphalt road in Mara, East Bank Berbice. The Head of State made the disclosure during a meeting with residents at the Schepmoed Primary School earlier today. Some of the residents had informed the President …
Read Details-Tells MERCOSUR about plans to hold mini-summit to discuss energy corridor Georgetown, Guyana—(December 17, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today told members of the South American trade block MERCOSUR that Guyana intends to bridge the gap between the continent and the Caribbean and function as a new ‘energy pole’. The President in his address to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(December 15, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today highlighted the need for the Local Content Bill and its overall importance to the development of Guyanese businesses. Along with its many immediate advantages, the President noted that the bill is a living document that will be “transitional and transactional”. The Head of State made these comments …
Read DetailsSays Government had extensive discussions with EU’s Deputy Managing Director of the Americas Georgetown, Guyana—(December 14, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today announced that Guyana will be receiving €7.56m (G$1.77bn) from the European Union as part of its Budget Support Programme. The Head of State, after meeting with a delegation from the EU’s External …
Read Details– Reaffirms Government’s commitment to improving the Force’s capacity Georgetown, Guyana—(December 14, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali told high-level ranks from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) that they are integral to the development of the Government’s ‘One Guyana’ policy. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces outlined the importance of the force in nation-building during his brief remarks …
Read Details—Awards scholarships to two GDF ranks at Camp Everard Christmas Luncheon Mabaruma, Barima-Waini—(December 13, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government will make the necessary investments in a number of army bases around the country to improve their technological capabilities, with the aim of advancing the educational development of the ranks. The Commander-in-Chief of the …
Read DetailsI extend great appreciation to President Biden for hosting this important flagship event on Democracy. Democracy cannot be maintained nationally unless it is sustained internationally. The global chain of freedom is only as strong as its weakest link. Democratic enhancement and renewal, therefore, require global effort; one that takes full account of the multidimensional aspects …
Read Details– Announces massive development plans for specific areas in Georgetown Georgetown, Guyana—(November 9, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that it is his Government’s vision to turn Guyana into “the number one eco-destination in this part of the region”. To ensure that the country has a competitive edge, he said there will be massive development in the …
Read Details– Accepts Letters of Credence from ambassadors December 7, 2021—(Georgetown, Guyana) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali expressed his intention to advance Guyana’s bilateral relations with Spain and the Netherlands after accrediting new ambassadors from the two European nations today. The formal ceremonies took place at the Office of the President, with the Non-Resident Spanish Ambassador, Fernando Nogales Alvarez, followed by the Non-Resident Dutch Ambassador, …
Read Details
