The United Nations has proclaimed December 3rd each year as International Day for Persons with Disabilities. This year, 2021, finds the disabled still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As is known, persons who require home care and other forms of special care were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. As such, greater attention …
Read DetailsTells T&T’s Manufacturers’ Association that region must see operating space as one Georgetown, Guyana—(December 1, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that a number of imposed barriers to regional trade can be withdrawn in a short space of time if capacity building and trading opportunities are prioritised. The President delivered an enthralling address at the Trinidad …
Read Details–Congratulates first President of Barbados and PM Mottley on gaining republic status Georgetown, Guyana—(November 30, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today told the first President of Barbados, Her Excellency Sandra Mason and Prime Minister Mia Mottley that their island has Guyana’s unwavering support as it becomes a Republic. Today, the Republic of Barbados celebrated its 55th Anniversary …
Read DetailsOutlines major development plans for Region as new hotel opens Henrietta, Pomeroon-Supenaam (November 26, 2021) His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali today announced that Pomeroon—Supenaam (Region Two) would soon be declared a special development zone that would advance investment opportunities. The Head of State made the declaration in Henrietta on the Essequibo Coast as he helped to officially open the …
Read Details– Charges them to adapt winning culture Georgetown, Guyana (November 22, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali charged contractors to expedite their work but to ensure that quality is maintained as Guyana continues to go through a revolutionary period of growth and development. The Head of State was adamant that structure was needed at all levels and by all stakeholders since …
Read DetailsAccepts Letters of Credence from Non-resident Ambassador Georgetown, Guyana— (November 19, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali accepted the Letters of Credence today from the Non-Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Swiss Federal Council to Guyana, Dr Jürg Sprecher, while stating that he is looking forward to greater bilateral relations between the two countries. The simple ceremony took place at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (November 18, 2021) His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali today said that his Government is pleased to partner with the International Energy Conference and Expo for the four-day event scheduled for mid-February in Guyana. “We believe that the multifaceted nature of the Conference is in keeping with the national drive for holistic development and investment opportunities of Guyana.” The Government will actively contribute to the Conference at the level of …
Read DetailsWarns about profiteering with Gov’t subsidies Georgetown, Guyana—(November 13, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali yesterday reminded Guyanese about the menu of measures his Government has already put in place to offset the impact of the global supply chain issues while promising to do more to improve the cost of living. The Head of State, who recently …
Read DetailsMy Fellow Guyanese Good Afternoon Today, I am pleased to launch a four-month consultation on Guyana’s new Low Carbon Development Strategy. As you are aware, we have committed to launching a national consultation on this national development strategy. As I speak to you today, the strategy is already uploaded and ready for the population and …
Read DetailsI applaud the President of the United Nations General Assembly for convening this High-level Thematic Debate on delivering climate action for people, planet and prosperity. It is a welcome curtain-raiser as we approach the 26th Session of the Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Climate change continues to be one of humanity’s foremostexistential …
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