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Statement By His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana On ICJ Order

  • Posted: December 01, 2023
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Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an important Order granting the provisional measures against Venezuela that Guyana requested in response to Venezuela’s announcement that it would be holding a referendum that would endorse, among other illegal measures, Venezuela’s annexation of Guyana’s Essequibo Region. The Order of the Court was unanimous, with all of the sitting Judges voting in favour of it.  The Order states: “Pending …

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Local Content Facilitation Fund will help Guyanese businesses—President Ali

  • Posted: October 30, 2023
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Encourages CARICOM private sector to team up with Afreximbank to fix region’s transport issuesGeorgetown, Guyana—(October 30, 2023) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that stakeholders are working to formulate an agreement for the establishment of a Local Content Facilitation Fund before the end of the two-day AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2023, which is …

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Anomalies in teachers’ salaries to be amended this month— President Ali

  • Posted: October 02, 2023
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— Teachers will benefit from special loans and building materials for homes Georgetown, Guyana—(October 2, 2023) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali announced today that existing anomalies affecting teachers paid below their minimum salary scales will be amended this month. The Head of State made the announcement during a large meeting with teachers from across Guyana …

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President Ali’s statement at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

  • Posted: September 18, 2023
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Mr. President, We meet at the mid-point of the implementation of Agenda 2030 in a crisis. Be it food, energy, climate and the destabilising impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the combined effect of these crises has significantly derailed the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The increased cost of financing, rising debt to GDP and …

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President Ali emphasises unity, climate responsibility, and democracy at OAS

  • Posted: September 16, 2023
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Highlights key regional and global issues Washington, DC (September 16, 2023) —His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali delivered a significant address at the Organization of American States (OAS), touching on a range of crucial issues, including unity, climate responsibility, and the importance of democracy. His speech on Friday highlighted Guyana’s commitment to addressing these challenges …

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Climate change must be considered in defence strategies – President Ali

  • Posted: September 16, 2023
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Says that peace should be promoted at all times Georgetown, Guyana (September 16, 2023) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that the new world cannot develop defence strategies without factoring in the effects of climate change, especially in the Latin American and Caribbean regions. “We cannot, in this new world that we are expected …

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President Ali’s statement on the occasion of International Day of Democracy 2023

  • Posted: September 14, 2023
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Democracy demands constant vigilance Free and fair elections have been described as the lifeblood of democracy. It is through the exercise of their franchise that citizens give voice to their aspirations and direct the course of their country’s future. Free and fair elections are the mechanisms through which the people exercise their sovereignty and are …

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President Ali on a three-day visit to Washington DC

  • Posted: September 12, 2023
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Georgetown, Guyana—(September 12, 2023) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali left Guyana this evening for Washington DC, the capital of the United States of America, where he is expected to meet with a number of stakeholders from the US Congress and the State Department. During his three-day visit, the Head of State is also scheduled …

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Guyana leading CARICOM’s drive to reduce food bill with transformative projects—President Ali

  • Posted: September 02, 2023
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Georgetown, Guyana—(September 1, 2023) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana is leading the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) efforts to reduce its food importation bill by 25% by 2025 through the implementation of transformative projects in the country. These projects, he explained, will significantly increase the productivity of priority commodities. The Head of State made …

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