Category: Press Releases

Massive food production drive for Regions Eight and Nine—President Ali
Georgetown, Guyana—(January 8, 2026) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali today announced that his Government will bolster the production capacity of Regions Eight (Potaro–Siparuni) and Nine (Upper Takutu–Upper Essequibo) from this year, with [...]

Our investments must benefit the people—President Ali
– highlights need to reduce airfare, enhance food production in PK
Paramakatoi, Guyana—(January 05, 2026) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali underscored that every investment made by his Government must deliver [...]

Sir Sanders brings an “exceptional record” to new UG Chancellor post – President Ali
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that Sir Ronald Saunders brings “an exceptional record” to the post of Chancellor of the University of Guyana.
The office of Chancellor became vacant following the completion of the distinguished tenure [...]

President Ali unveils stringent measures for gold mining
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the leadership of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) today at State House.
During the meeting, the President directed that immediate action be taken [...]

Guyana Concludes Tenure on United Nations Security Council January 2024 – December 2025
Georgetown, Guyana (December 31, 2025) – Today, at the stroke of midnight, Guyana will conclude its two-year term as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council. Our tenure began on January 1, 2024and was guided by the ov [...]

Govt will incentivise STEM learning — President Ali tells students
— says plans in place to streamline education system for future needs of Guyana
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali stated that his Government is building a robust education system designed to equip future generations of Guyanese wit [...]

President Ali opens new digital X-ray unit at Leonora Hospital
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali recently opened the new digital X-ray unit at the Leonora Cottage Hospital in Region Three (Essequibo Islands–West Demerara).
The new GE digital X-ray unit, representing an investment of over $130 million, w [...]

Improvements in health, agriculture and infrastructure in Leguan—President Ali
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with residents of Leguan during a recent Cabinet Outreach.
During the engagement, he outlined several new initiatives aimed at improving life on the island.
High on the agenda is the expan [...]

Major upgrades for Wakenaam
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said the island of Wakenaam in the Essequibo River “will not be left behind” as his Government continues to put systems in place to improve the quality of life for people in every sector.
During a Cabinet Ou [...]

Guyana leads regional shift toward digital learning with new platform
— Online school expands access, prepares youth for digital economy
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that the One Guyana Digital School platform represents “one of the most transformative steps” a government has taken in delivering educ [...]
