Timehri, Guyana—(July 2, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali promised to allocate all of the US Covid-19 vaccines to children, if the country receives Pfizer-BioNTech. While speaking to the media this afternoon after the Sod Turning Ceremony for the new Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Timehri, the Head of State said that he is optimistic that Guyana …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(July 1, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this morning witnessed the traditional piling of drums and laying of flags during the Guyana Police Force’s Drum Head Church Service to commemorate the force’s 182nd anniversary, held at the Police Officers’ Mess Annexe, Eve Leary. The Drum Head Service is a precursor to a series of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (June 27, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali and a delegation virtually attended the Eleventh Meeting of The Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on The CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) on Friday, where he provided an update on The Special Ministerial Taskforce (MTF) on Food Production and Food Security. The Head of State reported on the April …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(June 25, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that unless the targets that were set at the Paris Agreement in 2015 are realised, the world can expect to experience future water disasters and further setbacks to the Sustainable Development Agenda. The Head of State made this assertion during his virtual address at the plenary session …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(July 24, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that partnerships stemming from the multinational military exercise—Operation Tradewinds 2021—are critical for the overall peace, security and stability of the region. The Head of State made the comments at a cocktail reception hosted at the Baridi Benab at State House this evening, to honour the heads …
Read DetailsLauds Zara Group for their substantive contributions over the years Georgetown, Guyana (June 24, 2021)–His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the use of technology and people-centred policing are essential to the future of the Guyana Police Force (GPF). As such, he announced that work is currently underway to expand the Smart City programme, which …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (June 24, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the passing of Mr Lennox Albert Canterbury, who dedicated his life in service to his country, is a “great national loss”. The Head of State made these remarks as he delivered a tribute to the former Director of the Mashramani Secretariat during his …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana- (June 23, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali hailed today’s tactical exercise of Operation Tradewinds 2021, conducted at the Yarrowkabra Range on the Linden/Soesdyke Highway, a success. During the adrenaline-packed simulation, the ranks showcased their tactical abilities and demonstrated the skills learnt over the past two weeks. The demonstration culminated as three Black Hawk helicopters …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (June 22, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali moments ago met virtually with the President of the Islamic Development Bank, Dr Bandar Hajjar and his team to discuss intervention measures and the Bank’s support in the wake of the recent floods across Guyana. The Head of State raised the need for aid to …
Read Details—Pleads with citizens to heed calls of health officials, scientists and to get vaccinated Georgetown, Guyana (June 17, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon said that a recent statement made by Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon, in relation to the Sputnik V vaccines was “shamefully reckless, selfish and against the interest of Guyana and Guyanese”. In …
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