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President Ali’s statement to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Moment at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

Posted: September 20, 2021
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Mr. Secretary-General, Please accept my Government’s congratulations on the renewal of your term of office and be assured of Guyana’s continued cooperation and support in the execution of your duties. Guyana welcomes the convening of the SDG Moment in order to explore best practices, lessons and opportunities for a resilient post-COVID recovery and ensuring the …

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President Ali to meet with several Heads of Government, Int’l Organisations in New York

Posted: September 18, 2021
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Georgetown, Guyana— (September 18, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali will be meeting with several Heads of Government and high-level officials from distinguished International Organisations while in New York next week for the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Although the Head of State has addressed the UNGA before, this will be his …

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VI (Sixth) Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC)

Posted: September 18, 2021
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Address of His Excellency Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana His Excellency, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, President of the United Mexican States Fellow Heads of State and other Heads of Delegation, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank His Excellency Andrés Manuel López Obrador for his leadership of the Community over …

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Guyana commits to providing strong leadership on climate change and food security—President Ali

Posted: September 18, 2021
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– Tells Sixth Summit of CELAC that Latin America and Caribbean must enhance collaboration Mexico City, Mexico—(September 18, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today told the VI (Sixth) Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) that Guyana is committed to providing strong leadership on …

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Gov’t aims to create safe zones, wellness centres for children, families—President Ali

Posted: September 16, 2021
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—Intends to use former athletes for coaching and mentorship programmes Georgetown, Guyana—(September 16, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today said that along with enhancing sport facilities, his Government is aiming to create safe zones and wellness centres for children and families to motivate communities to be more health-conscious. Part of this holistic programme will …

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CWI needs to immediately publish the criteria for selection—President Ali

Posted: September 16, 2021
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—Says he told Guyanese cricketer Shepherd to hold his head up high Georgetown, Guyana (September 16, 2021) His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has thrown down the gauntlet at Cricket West Indies (CWI) for not executing its duties in a more transparent manner and in the best interest of citizens of the region. The Head of State, …

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President Ali extends ‘Because We Care’ cash grant to private schools

Posted: September 16, 2021
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Georgetown, Guyana (September 16, 2021) His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, today granted approval for the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant and School Uniform and Supplies grant programme to be extended to the parents of children attending private schools. The initiative was originally only applicable to parents of children in …

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President Ali’s message on International Day of Democracy 2021

Posted: September 15, 2021
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The General Assembly of the United Nations has designated September 15 each year as International Day of Democracy. In proclaiming this ‘Day’, the United Nations affirmed democracy as a universal value, one which is based on the freely expressed will of the people. The Cooperative Republic of Guyana is today pleased to join with the …

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Gov’t ready to work with manufacturing sector on product certification—President Ali

Posted: September 12, 2021
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– Congratulates Barama on bold projections at 30th Anniversary celebration Georgetown, Guyana—(September 12, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon said that his Government is ready to work with the manufacturing sector to certify their value-added products and to fuel growth in the forestry sector. President Ali made the remark during his feature address at the …

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President Ali to inform regional heads, UN about Venezuela’s latest border controversy

Posted: September 12, 2021
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Georgetown, Guyana—(September 12, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali plans to formally notify heads of government in the region about the accord made between the Government of Venezuela and its opposition last week in Mexico City. He told the media this afternoon that he would also inform the mediators of the meeting about the “controversial” accord. The …

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