A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH EUROPE Thank you very much Ambassador Fernando… Distinguished ladies and gentlemen I welcome this important Guyana-European Union Investment Conference and I am deeply honoured that I was asked to address this event. Welcome to this virtual experience of Guyana. I assure you the reality is much better, but for now, …
Read DetailsSays Central Government and M&CC must work together for enhancement of the city His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali committed to an advance payment of taxes to City Hall to the tune of $100M during an engagement with the Mayor of Georgetown, Pandit Ubraj Narine, the Deputy Mayor Mr Alfred Mentore and a ministerial team at State …
Read DetailsPro- Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Members of the University Council, Members of the University of Guyana Student’s Society, Graduands, Family, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, This must be one of the most notable convocation ceremonies within the history of this institution, given the prevailing national and global realities. The effects of the pandemic may have forced this …
Read DetailsPresents President’s Medal to top performers at UG’s 2020 graduation ceremony Georgetown, Guyana (March 19, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali, this evening, reiterated his Government’s commitment to refashioning the University of Guyana to better respond to the needs of a modern society. The Head of State made the pronouncement, while virtually addressing the 2020 …
Read Details– Says Guyana Basin Summit paves way for enhanced investment in economy Georgetown, Guyana (March 17, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana is poised to become the most exciting investment destination in the Western Hemisphere. The Head of State made this pronouncement during his address at the opening of the Guyana Basin Summit 2021 (GBS) held virtually this morning. The …
Read DetailsI am pleased to be part of this Guyana Basin Summit. The Summit is driven by the high interest being expressed about Guyana’s future and the vast opportunities which the country’s economic transformation will unleash over the next decade and beyond. Indeed, this shared prosperity is not only within the boundaries of Guyana, but the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (March 13, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the arrival of the new Bell 412 EPI helicopter will not only add to the capacity of the Guyana Defence Force, but that it signals a new era of training and development. The Head of State made this pronouncement this afternoon during his address …
Read DetailsFellow Guyanese I’m very pleased to inform you that I took the COVID-19 vaccine. And I want to take this opportunity to encourage every Guyanese to take the vaccine. While it is not mandatory, I want to urge you as far as possible, to consider taking the vaccine. And I’m sure that it will help …
Read Detailsurges all Guyanese to get inoculated Georgetown, Guyana (March 12, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali has received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and is urging all Guyanese to do the same; the Head of State made this call shortly after his inoculation. “Fellow Guyanese I’m very pleased to inform you that I took …
Read DetailsThe Co-operative Republic of Guyana joins with the international community and women across the globe in observing International Women’s Day 2021. This year’s observances highlight the need for us to work more assiduously and purposefully to reduce gender inequalities. The coronavirus pandemic has exposed startling societal disparities, including gender inequalities. The economic slowdown and job …
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