– Says more needs to be done, instant relief required Georgetown, Guyana (March 29, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana is “deeply concerned” over the widening development chasm between rich and poor countries as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also called for more systems to be put in place to aid countries struggling to rebound from …
Read Details– Charges newly sworn-in group to further elevate themselves to match Guyana’s development Georgetown, Guyana (March 26, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali charged 17 new land surveyors, who were given their credentials earlier today, to elevate themselves as Guyana continues down the path of rapid development. After swearing in the officials, the Head of State pointed to the “respected and …
Read DetailsOn March 5, the Government of Guyana began the roll out the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Up to this time, more than 25,000 Guyanese citizens have been vaccinated. Since January 2021, the Government of Guyana approached several governments, manufacturers and agencies to procure vaccines for our citizens. We have so far approached the governments of India, …
Read DetailsGuyanese 40-and-over eligible by next week Georgetown, Guyana (March 24, 2021) The Government of Guyana will be aiming to vaccinate as many as 10,000 persons per day through an integrated approach that will encompass all sections of society, President Irfaan Ali announced earlier this evening. During a live broadcast, the Head of State said that …
Read DetailsAssures participants at Guyana-EU Investment Conference of an ever-improving enabling environment for business Georgetown, Guyana (March 23, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali assured investors that Guyana’s growing economy will support business expansion and that innumerable investment openings will be available in all of the country’s sectors. The Head of State made this assertion while delivering remarks …
Read DetailsA NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH EUROPE Thank you very much Ambassador Fernando… Distinguished ladies and gentlemen I welcome this important Guyana-European Union Investment Conference and I am deeply honoured that I was asked to address this event. Welcome to this virtual experience of Guyana. I assure you the reality is much better, but for now, …
Read DetailsPro- Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Members of the University Council, Members of the University of Guyana Student’s Society, Graduands, Family, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, This must be one of the most notable convocation ceremonies within the history of this institution, given the prevailing national and global realities. The effects of the pandemic may have forced this …
Read DetailsPresents President’s Medal to top performers at UG’s 2020 graduation ceremony Georgetown, Guyana (March 19, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali, this evening, reiterated his Government’s commitment to refashioning the University of Guyana to better respond to the needs of a modern society. The Head of State made the pronouncement, while virtually addressing the 2020 …
Read Details– Says Guyana Basin Summit paves way for enhanced investment in economy Georgetown, Guyana (March 17, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana is poised to become the most exciting investment destination in the Western Hemisphere. The Head of State made this pronouncement during his address at the opening of the Guyana Basin Summit 2021 (GBS) held virtually this morning. The …
Read DetailsI am pleased to be part of this Guyana Basin Summit. The Summit is driven by the high interest being expressed about Guyana’s future and the vast opportunities which the country’s economic transformation will unleash over the next decade and beyond. Indeed, this shared prosperity is not only within the boundaries of Guyana, but the …
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