Georgetown, Guyana—(July 2, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today announced that his Government will be utilising local funds to initiate critical projects. The Head of State made this disclosure during his address at the official Sod Turning Ceremony of the Courtyard by Marriott, which will be built within the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) compound …
Read DetailsLauds Bassoo family for US$20M Courtyard by Mariott hotel investment Georgetown, Guyana (July 2, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that he is happy that more Guyanese are coming to the fore to take advantage of the conducive business climate and see the need to create ownership as the country continues to progress. The …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(July 1, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this morning witnessed the traditional piling of drums and laying of flags during the Guyana Police Force’s Drum Head Church Service to commemorate the force’s 182nd anniversary, held at the Police Officers’ Mess Annexe, Eve Leary. The Drum Head Service is a precursor to a series of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (June 27, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali and a delegation virtually attended the Eleventh Meeting of The Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on The CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) on Friday, where he provided an update on The Special Ministerial Taskforce (MTF) on Food Production and Food Security. The Head of State reported on the April …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(June 25, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that unless the targets that were set at the Paris Agreement in 2015 are realised, the world can expect to experience future water disasters and further setbacks to the Sustainable Development Agenda. The Head of State made this assertion during his virtual address at the plenary session …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(July 24, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that partnerships stemming from the multinational military exercise—Operation Tradewinds 2021—are critical for the overall peace, security and stability of the region. The Head of State made the comments at a cocktail reception hosted at the Baridi Benab at State House this evening, to honour the heads …
Read DetailsLauds Zara Group for their substantive contributions over the years Georgetown, Guyana (June 24, 2021)–His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the use of technology and people-centred policing are essential to the future of the Guyana Police Force (GPF). As such, he announced that work is currently underway to expand the Smart City programme, which …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (June 24, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the passing of Mr Lennox Albert Canterbury, who dedicated his life in service to his country, is a “great national loss”. The Head of State made these remarks as he delivered a tribute to the former Director of the Mashramani Secretariat during his …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (June 22, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali moments ago met virtually with the President of the Islamic Development Bank, Dr Bandar Hajjar and his team to discuss intervention measures and the Bank’s support in the wake of the recent floods across Guyana. The Head of State raised the need for aid to …
Read DetailsI would like to take this opportunity to update the Guyanese population on a statement I regard as very reckless, immature and one that only seeks to derive political gains. Whilst I am sure that if one is to examine the statement by Mr Harmon, in relation to the Sputnik vaccine, dissuading Guyanese from taking …
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