–Says Government spending US$4M to procure 200,000 additional doses His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the Government’s foremost priority is to ensure that every citizen is vaccinated against COVID-19, since it is paramount to help Guyana return to some level of normalcy. The Head of State was at the time responding to questions from …
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 DetailsHis Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali left the Everest Cricket Club moments after he arrived, disappointed with the organisers and spectators for not following national COVID-19 protocols. The President, who had agreed to be patron of the T20 softball competition, had done so with the assurance that all systems would be in place to adhere to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (March 6, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali, earlier today, said that the Government will back every single Guyanese investor in order to create the necessary transformation of the country. The Head of State made these remarks at the Sod Turning Ceremony of the new Aiden Hotel that will be built on Robb …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (March 6, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali described Guyanese women as strong, driven and committed and declared that more needs to be done to not only promote their interests, but to give them opportunities to progress. The Head of State told the audience at the launch of the WE LIFT- Women’s Empowerment …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (February 25, 2021)– His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this evening disclosed that CARICOM has prioritised agriculture and food security and has created a pathway to enhance their overall development in the region. The Head of State was one of several regional leaders, who spoke at the closing press conference of the Thirty-Second Inter-Sessional …
Read DetailsHis Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali earlier today said that Region Eight (Potaro/Siparuni) will see tremendous investments and improvements in health care, education and social services. The Head of State made these remarks at the Office of the President as he administered the oath of office to Mr Headley Pio and Ms Claris Francisco as the …
Read DetailsHis Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today assured residents of Golden Grove of his personal commitment to unifying the country, in keeping with his address in Parliament on Thursday. Golden Grove was his fourth stop in his visit to the East Coast of Demerara, where he launched the inaugural ‘Republic Unity Cup’ and part of the …
Read DetailsHis Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali yesterday encouraged the graduating class of President’s College to aim for excellence, since their generation would help turn Guyana into a modern state. In a pre-record address, the Guyanese President saluted the achievements of the students, whose graduation was postponed from last year. He said that their future would be …
Read Details-GDF to benefit from the acquisition of equipment, aircraft and marine vessels Georgetown, Guyana (February 11, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today unveiled Guyana’s National Defence Policy, which is tailored to enhance civilian and military connection, improve soldiers’ welfare and to fortify the country’s defence line through the acquisition of aircrafts and marine vessels, …
Read Details
