Fifty-two years ago, our journey as a Republic began. Along the way, there have been many successes, challenges and threats. Notwithstanding this – and importantly, as a people, we were resilient, focused and resolute – in our desire for a democratic, free, peaceful and prosperous Guyana.As a people, we have endured many challenges, some self-inflicted; …
Read Details—Welcomes UK Trade Mission to new “dynamic” environment Georgetown, Guyana—(February 9, 2022) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali underscored the importance of strong international partnerships at both the public and private sector levels and related the significance of their linkages to creating a dynamic environment for growth and prosperity. The Head of State made this assertion, last …
Read DetailsIn this room today, we are not here to see who is the best, we are here to forge partnerships, to build a team, and that is the reason we have this conference not to separate ourselves, but to realise our responsibility to bring our people together—to bring humanity together.His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, …
Read Details– CARICOM Secretary-General lauds positive discourse Georgetown, Guyana—(February 4, 2022) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali stressed the importance of across-the-board commitments by CARICOM Member States in achieving the target of reducing food importation by 25% by the year 2025. Guyana currently holds lead responsibility for Agriculture, Agricultural Diversification and Food Security in CARICOM and is spearheading the …
Read Details—Says religious community has a vital role to play Georgetown, Guyana—(February 2, 2022) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government’s ‘One Guyana’ vision is about promoting greater inclusion at the legislative, political and social levels. The Head of State made this assertion virtually during his address to more than 50 religious leaders from North …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(January 31, 2022) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today presented the President’s Medal to the two top graduates of the University of Guyana Class of 2020/2021. Both Davendra Kissoon and Tameshwor Mohabir from the Turkeyen and Tain campuses respectively finished with GPAs of 4.0. Kissoon, 27, finished as the valedictorian after successfully completing a bachelor’s …
Read DetailsEast Berbice, Guyana—(January 30, 2022) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today visited the sites for two recreational enhanced parks set to be built in New Amsterdam and Corriverton in Region Six (East Berbice/Corentyne). The Head of State, who travelled to East Berbice for the region’s clean-up and beautification exercise, said that the parks will be constructed …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(January 29, 2022) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that in addition to laying the foundation and establishing the framework through which the development and expansion of our country will take place, Budget 2022 is also designed to enhance the welfare of all Guyanese. The Head of State, during a virtual briefing at State House …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(January 27, 2022) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana is working on an international agenda that will propel the country to become a global leader in several areas, including the environment and agriculture. The Head of State made the declaration last evening while delivering the feature address at India’s 72nd Republic Day Anniversary …
Read Details—Says focus will be on economic expansion, increasing productivity and capacity building Georgetown, Guyana—(January 25, 2022) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali has assured that Budget 2022 will in no way introduce new burdens or taxes on Guyanese people but rather will support the country’s transformative agenda. “Budget 2022 would be people-centred and people-driven, focusing on policies and …
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