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Government developing legislation for “free zone” in Region 9—President Ali

Posted: September 05, 2021
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Lethem, Guyana—(September 5, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali met with members of the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Saturday afternoon, where he discussed his Government’s plans for Region Nine and encouraged them to form themselves into consortiums. The Head of State, who was also in Lethem for the Regional Toshaos Meeting, said that his Government is aware of the desire to have parts of Lethem as a free zone. “The declaration of areas as …

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AmCham should help remove Guyana’s barriers to trade in US—President Ali

Posted: September 01, 2021
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Says he is looking forward to working with the new executive Georgetown, Guyana—(September 1, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon told members of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Guyana that he is looking forward to them championing the country’s quest in the removal of barriers to trade. He said that although the organisation …

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We must see each other as the same to achieve national unity—President Ali

Posted: August 29, 2021
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-Says all Guyanese have a role to play in safeguarding our society Georgetown, Guyana—(August 29, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that all Guyanese must respect and treat each other as part of the same collective family in order for the country to achieve national unity. The President expressed the hope that Guyanese would …

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Guyana ready to collaborate with UAE on climate change—President Ali

Posted: August 24, 2021
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Accepts Letters of Credence from non-resident UAE Ambassador Georgetown, Guyana—(August 24, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon said that Guyana is prepared to collaborate with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on climate change and other bilateral objectives. President Ali made the statement after accepting the Letters of Credence from the Non-Resident Ambassador of the …

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We are going to make decisions today for a better tomorrow—President Ali

Posted: August 18, 2021
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Says bilateral discussions with Suriname aim to reduce existing gaps, create opportunities for collaboration Georgetown, Guyana—(August 18, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon said that among the objectives of bilateral discussions with the Surinamese President, His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi and Government officials from both sides are to reduce existing gaps and barriers and to create opportunities …

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Over $2.6B in relief for pensioners, public assistance recipients, GPL low-kilowatt consumers – President Ali

Posted: August 17, 2021
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Georgetown, Guyana—(August 17, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali has announced over $2.6B in relief measures for ordinary Guyanese. These measures are expected to target pensioners, persons who collect public assistance and Guyanese who consume no more than 75 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month. The measures are added to a range of other benefits that were introduced …

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President Ali’s statement on additional support measures to vulnerable groups

Posted: August 17, 2021
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My Fellow Guyanese, As you know, since my Government assumed office last August, we have spared no effort to ensure the reversal of the severe and punitive conditions created by five years of misrule and mismanagement by the APNU/AFC dictatorship. Through our 2020 and 2021 budgets, we removed the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on water and …

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Wide range of topics on agenda for discussion during visit by Surinamese Head of State – President Ali

Posted: August 16, 2021
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Georgetown, Guyana—(August 16, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that a four-day State visit byHis Excellency, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname and his delegation is integral to advancing important discussions between the two countries. The Head of State made this disclosure today during an interview with members of the media, following the launch of the Guyana Women’s Leadership …

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Government working to create a winning culture among Guyanese Women – President Ali

Posted: August 16, 2021
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– Lauds the GWLI Business Incubator for fostering female entrepreneurs Georgetown, Guyana—(August 16, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today stated that his Government, through its programmes and policies, is working to create a winning culture among Guyanese women. In the feature address, at the launch of the Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute (GWLI) Business Incubator, at Cove and John …

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President Ali underscores importance of LCDS, regional integration to new ambassadors

Posted: August 16, 2021
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Georgetown, Guyana—(August 16, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today underscored the importance of the expanded Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) and regional integration while accepting the Letters of Credence from Ambassador of Colombia to Guyana—Her Excellency Martha Cecilia Pinilla-Perdomoand non-resident Ambassador of Angola to Guyana—His Excellency Florêncio Mariano da Conceição e Almeida. The two separate ceremonies took place at the Office …

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