Fellow Guyanese, We gather here tonight in unusual circumstances. This is a tragic hour for our nation. The events of last Monday have shaken our nation to the core. Our hearts are pieced; our sorrow is indescribable; our pain – crushing. We are observing our 57th Independence anniversary amidst national grief. You therefore will forgive …
Read DetailsMahdia, Guyana—(May 22, 2023) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon declared three days of national mourning during an address to the nation in the wake of the deadly fire at the Mahdia Secondary School female dormitory last night. The tragic event resulted in the lives of 19 children, including 18 girls. The Head …
Read DetailsNovember 10, 2022 As promised by the Government of Guyana in relation to our gas-to-shore project and the 300-megawatt gas power plant, as soon as decisions are made, we promise to make them available to the public. The Government of Guyana, via Cabinet, today issued its no-objection to the ranking of CH4/Lindsayca as the number …
Read Details—Urges CARICOM leaders not to lose momentum Georgetown, Guyana—(May 20, 2022) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali announced that together as a Region, all CARICOM member states are ready to move forward in every aspect of the food production system towards achieving vision 25 by 2025. The Head of State made this affirmation on Thursday as he …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 12, 2022) A number of Heads of Government from the Caribbean and Central America have confirmed their participation in the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo, scheduled for next week at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) at Liliendaal. This information was confirmed during a meeting between His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali and …
Read DetailsLondon, United Kingdom—(April 26, 2022) To further expand the country’s tourism potential, His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government is ready to support a big player in the sector. The Head of State made this statement as he highlighted Guyana’s tourism potential during a roundtable discussion attended by several business officials from the UK …
Read DetailsHighlights investment potential of Guyana London, England—(April 26, 2022) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana’s future development trajectory is predicated on strengthening traditional sectors and building new ones as he urged United Kingdom investors to be more aggressive in their approach. The Head of State made this assertion while speaking about Guyana’s potential and …
Read Details—ICT to revolutionise the lives of Guyanese students Georgetown, Guyana—(April 20, 2022) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali stated that the Government’s ICT Master Plan would ensure that all sectors and stakeholders enhance their efficiency and productivity. This drive, he pointed out, would ensure that the country moves forward in a cohesive and productive manner. President …
Read Details—High commissioners from both countries accredited Georgetown, Guyana—(April 19, 2022) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that partnerships with like “minded countries” and institutions are key to achieving the sustainable development goals of eradicating poverty, ending hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture. The Head of State today spoke about bolstering relations with both …
Read DetailsLethem, Guyana—(April 16, 2022) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali assured residents of Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) that his Government would ensure that they receive the same benefits as citizens who live on the coastland. During a community meeting with residents of Yupukari and surrounding satellite villages, he said that funds are currently being spent on …
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