Attorney General, Minister Teixeira, DPP, President of the Bar Association, Newly sworn members of the Law Reform Commission, other lawyers, members of the media, let me welcome you to this simple but significant event. Society does not remain static; it is subject to change. The law as a central pillar of civilized societies must therefore …
Read Details–Tells sworn-in Commissioners that reforms must enhance human rights, freedoms Georgetown, Guyana—(August 11, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon told the newly sworn-in Law Reform Commissioners that their work will be critical towards ensuring that the country remains updated with new and evolving legislative trends to enhance human rights and freedoms of its citizens. …
Read Details— Lauds Diplomatic Corps for fighting for Guyana’s democracy during 2020 election impasse Georgetown, Guyana (August 11, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today highlighted and applauded the “selflessness and commitment” of members of the Diplomatic Corps in ensuring that democracy was not derailed in Guyana, following the March 2020 elections. The Head of State expressed …
Read DetailsPresents Winslow Craig’s sculpture – ‘Strength and Wisdom’ as parting gift Georgetown, Guyana—(August 9, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon told outgoing CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque that the region is stronger due to his stewardship and strength of character. The Dominican, who has served two five-year terms, made a farewell courtesy visit …
Read DetailsSir Lester was a good friend of Guyana and the Guyanese people. He stood firmly and consistently with us in defence of our sovereignty and territorial integrity, raising his considerable voice in the UN, the Commonwealth and other hemispheric fora. Sir Lester opened the doors of Antigua and Barbuda to many thousands of Guyanese at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(August 4, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today met with a visiting delegation from the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC)—a member of the World Bank Group—to discuss Guyana’s transformation agenda. The visiting high-level team was led by the World Bank’s Vice President responsible for Latin America and the Caribbean, Mr Carlos …
Read Details– Ambassadors say that Guyana’s strategic development can be a beacon for the region Georgetown, Guyana— (August 4, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today reaffirmed his commitment to advancing bilateral relations with Germany and the European Union (EU) and it was reciprocated by visiting ambassadors from the European nation. The Head of State made this …
Read Details– Assures them that vision of ‘One Guyana’ will benefit all, create equal opportunities Georgetown, Guyana—(August 3, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon reaffirmed his Government’s position and intention of crafting and executing policies that will benefit all of Guyana. The Head of State and several members of his Cabinet met with a delegation from the Black Entrepreneurs Association (BEA) …
Read DetailsSays stakeholder engagement ongoing Georgetown, Guyana—(August 3, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali reaffirmed his administration’s aim to establish a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to examine what transpired in the 2020 General and Regional Elections. The Head of State made this assertion during a virtual press briefing held yesterday to commemorate his Government’s one-year anniversary in office. …
Read DetailsMy Fellow Guyanese, A year ago today, we, the people of Guyana, celebrated the recovery of our democratic rights. With the support of every well-thinking nation in the world, we stopped a force determined to steal the March General and Regional Elections, and we declared that, never again, shall we countenance in our country any …
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