Urges citizens to get vaccinated and to follow necessary protocols Georgetown, Guyana—(December 21, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon announced that all health care workers will receive a two-week tax-free bonus this year. During a special video recording, he took the opportunity to thank all the workers in the sector for their service to the nation and …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(December 20, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that along with the many infrastructural improvements, the East Bank Corridor will also be a reservoir for job creation. Speaking at the official opening ceremony of the Mocha to Diamond Interlink Road on the East Bank of Demerara, the Head of State said that the new …
Read Details–Reminds business community of the need to enhance capacity Georgetown, Guyana—(December 18, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali called on the business community to pay heed to the national development strategy and to continue working alongside the Government to not only develop Guyana but its people. The Head of State told the Private Sector Commission’s membership …
Read DetailsSays Government’s national plan is to build sustainable communities across the country Palmyra, Corentyne—(December 17, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today revealed that the Port Mourant Training Centre would be transformed into the country’s National Oil and Gas Institute. The Head of State made the announcement while delivering remarks after his site visit to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(December 17, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today announced that his Government will invest $100m to construct six kilometres of asphalt road in Mara, East Bank Berbice. The Head of State made the disclosure during a meeting with residents at the Schepmoed Primary School earlier today. Some of the residents had informed the President …
Read Details-Tells MERCOSUR about plans to hold mini-summit to discuss energy corridor Georgetown, Guyana—(December 17, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today told members of the South American trade block MERCOSUR that Guyana intends to bridge the gap between the continent and the Caribbean and function as a new ‘energy pole’. The President in his address to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(December 15, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today highlighted the need for the Local Content Bill and its overall importance to the development of Guyanese businesses. Along with its many immediate advantages, the President noted that the bill is a living document that will be “transitional and transactional”. The Head of State made these comments …
Read DetailsSays Government had extensive discussions with EU’s Deputy Managing Director of the Americas Georgetown, Guyana—(December 14, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today announced that Guyana will be receiving €7.56m (G$1.77bn) from the European Union as part of its Budget Support Programme. The Head of State, after meeting with a delegation from the EU’s External …
Read Details– Reaffirms Government’s commitment to improving the Force’s capacity Georgetown, Guyana—(December 14, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali told high-level ranks from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) that they are integral to the development of the Government’s ‘One Guyana’ policy. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces outlined the importance of the force in nation-building during his brief remarks …
Read Details—Awards scholarships to two GDF ranks at Camp Everard Christmas Luncheon Mabaruma, Barima-Waini—(December 13, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government will make the necessary investments in a number of army bases around the country to improve their technological capabilities, with the aim of advancing the educational development of the ranks. The Commander-in-Chief of the …
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