says local content secretariat reviewing different areas under legislation for improvementGeorgetown, Guyana—(April 16, 2024) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that an estimated 6,000 jobs have been created as a result of the country’s robust local content legislation. The President made the statement while delivering the feature address at the opening of this year’s Local …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(April 3, 2024) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali told members of the Constitution Reform Commission that they need to work together in executing their mandates and advancing the objectives of a modern constitution.During Wednesday’s swearing-in ceremony of members of the commission, the Head of State said that a constitution serves as a timeless …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(March 26, 2024) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that enhanced collaboration with the Dominican Republic (DR) would support Guyana’s drive to accelerate its development. During a panel discussion today at the United Caribbean Forum by the bilateral chamber of commerce (represented in DR as Guyana Cham and in Guyana as DR Cham), …
Read Details— says women and youths involvement in food production systems pivotal to its growth Georgetown, Guyana—(March 19, 2024) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) goal of reducing its food import bill by 25% by 2025 and significantly increasing its food security is currently at 70% completion.The Head of State and …
Read Details– Says more focus must be placed on cyber and port security Georgetown, Guyana—(March 13, 2024) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government will develop the National Defence Institute (NDI) at the University of Guyana (UG) with the quest of becoming a premier security institution in the region. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces made …
Read Details– The One Guyana Digital Initiative launched His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that his government will spend more than $4B to equip 2000 Guyanese with a comprehensive online post-secondary developer full-stack training program through a collaboration with the Canadian government. The Head of State made the announcement during the launch of the programme at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on February 25. He explained …
Read Details— Highlights a number of opportunities for enhancedcooperation between the two CARICOM nations Saint Lucia—(February 21, 2024) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali hailed the “unbreakable” relationship that Guyana and Saint Lucia share and said there are numerous opportunities for enhanced collaboration between the two countries. President Ali, who is also the Chairman of CARICOM, made the assertion while delivering an address to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (February 20, 2024) – His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali has emphasised the significant strides Guyana is making in the energy sector and its integration into the regional supply chain. Addressing the opening ceremony of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo on Monday, His Excellency noted that the addition of the supply chain to the conference underscores a pivotal shift …
Read DetailsQatar company breaks ground for massive seafront resort and convention center Georgetown, Guyana—(February 19, 2024) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali underscored that the tourism, hospitality and leisure sectors are integrally important to the country’s overall economic strategy. The Head of State made the pronouncement while delivering the feature address at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Georgetown Seafront Resort …
Read DetailsSays Govt will offer incentives for local consortiums to invest in critical sectors Georgetown, Guyana—(February 6, 2024) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali announced that his Government will construct the country’s first agrochemical plant by the end of next year. The Head of State made the announcement at the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Corporate Dinner …
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