–Tells sworn-in Commissioners that reforms must enhance human rights, freedoms Georgetown, Guyana—(August 11, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon told the newly sworn-in Law Reform Commissioners that their work will be critical towards ensuring that the country remains updated with new and evolving legislative trends to enhance human rights and freedoms of its citizens. …
Read Details— Lauds Diplomatic Corps for fighting for Guyana’s democracy during 2020 election impasse Georgetown, Guyana (August 11, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today highlighted and applauded the “selflessness and commitment” of members of the Diplomatic Corps in ensuring that democracy was not derailed in Guyana, following the March 2020 elections. The Head of State expressed …
Read DetailsPresents Winslow Craig’s sculpture – ‘Strength and Wisdom’ as parting gift Georgetown, Guyana—(August 9, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon told outgoing CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque that the region is stronger due to his stewardship and strength of character. The Dominican, who has served two five-year terms, made a farewell courtesy visit …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(August 4, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today met with a visiting delegation from the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC)—a member of the World Bank Group—to discuss Guyana’s transformation agenda. The visiting high-level team was led by the World Bank’s Vice President responsible for Latin America and the Caribbean, Mr Carlos …
Read Details– Ambassadors say that Guyana’s strategic development can be a beacon for the region Georgetown, Guyana— (August 4, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today reaffirmed his commitment to advancing bilateral relations with Germany and the European Union (EU) and it was reciprocated by visiting ambassadors from the European nation. The Head of State made this …
Read DetailsSays stakeholder engagement ongoing Georgetown, Guyana—(August 3, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali reaffirmed his administration’s aim to establish a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to examine what transpired in the 2020 General and Regional Elections. The Head of State made this assertion during a virtual press briefing held yesterday to commemorate his Government’s one-year anniversary in office. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(August 2, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today assured that Guyana’s primary aim is not “to flex any muscle of power” but to enhance the prospects of all the people in the region. The Head of State was at the time responding to a question raised by a Trinidadian journalist on the effects of Guyana’s …
Read DetailsFellow Guyanese, as you are awareGuyana, Suriname, and Brazil experienced severe flooding. The floods were as a result of unprecedented rainfall during the period of April to June this year. In May alone, Guyana experienced its second highest rainfall in 40 years. The resulting impact saw massive flooding across all 10 administrative regions with over …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(July 30, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the new Guyana that his Government will create requires business owners and operators to step outside of their comfort zones and to be innovative with their investments. He implored the business community to take advantage of the opportunities available and again called for them to …
Read DetailsSays aim is to balance re-opening while shieldingpopulation from Covid-19 Georgetown, Guyana— (July 22, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today reiterated and reemphasised that his Government’s only focus is on protecting the lives of Guyanese. The President who responded to the media regarding the price paid for the Sputnik V vaccines said that saving lives was his primary focus …
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