Georgetown, Guyana—(January 05, 2024) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that the construction of the new four-lane Mackenzie/Wismar Bridge would “create immense opportunities” for residents of Region 10 (Upper Demerara/Upper Berbice). During his keynote address at today’s historic contract signing and sod turning ceremony for the US$35m bridge, the Head of State emphasised that …
Read DetailsMy fellow Guyanese, Happy New Year! It is with immense joy and optimism that I extend warm greetings to all Guyanese, both at home and those in the diaspora. As we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, I wish every one of you a joyous and prosperous New Year. Gratitude and thanksgiving …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (December 10, 2023) The United Arab Emirates and the Co-Operative Republic of Guyana have both agreed to extend cooperation in various key fields of development, particularly in food security, energy, technology, capacity building, as well as cultural and social exchanges. This followed the meeting of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE …
Read DetailsIt is with an indescribable heaviness in my heart and profound anguish that I come before you today to share the devastating news of the loss of five of our bravest sons from the Guyana Defence Force. These valiant men met their untimely end when the helicopter they were travelling in crashed in the rugged …
Read DetailsFellow Guyanese, I address you on an unsettling development in relation to the unlawful claim by Venezuela to Guyana’s Essequibo Region, which constitutes more than two-thirds of Guyana’s national territory. Tonight, President Maduro announced several measures which his Government intends to take in enforcing the outcome of the referendum held on December 3, 2023. As …
Read DetailsDubai, UAE—(December 1, 2023) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that there is a need for the world to collectively reset global relationships and imbue them with enhanced trust in friendship to devise solutions to issues such as climate change, conflicts and energy and food security. The Head of State made the statement during his …
Read DetailsToday, 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 …
Read DetailsEncourages 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 …
Read DetailsSan Jose, Costa Rica—(October 4, 2023) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana aims to work with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) to develop a technology-driven regional food hub. The Head of State, who received an award from IICA for his Leadership in Food Security and Sustainable Development on Tuesday …
Read Details— 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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