On 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 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (March 13, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the arrival of the new Bell 412 EPI helicopter will not only add to the capacity of the Guyana Defence Force, but that it signals a new era of training and development. The Head of State made this pronouncement this afternoon during his address …
Read DetailsFellow Guyanese I’m very pleased to inform you that I took the COVID-19 vaccine. And I want to take this opportunity to encourage every Guyanese to take the vaccine. While it is not mandatory, I want to urge you as far as possible, to consider taking the vaccine. And I’m sure that it will help …
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