Fifty-four years ago, Guyana declared itself as a Republic. In so doing, it severed theremaining relationship of its constitutional attachment to the United Kingdom, fromwhich it had attained its Independence in 1966. Republican status vested in the people of Guyana full sovereignty over the entirety ofour country and the political, social and economic processes within. We, …
Read DetailsMy fellow Guyanese, Happy New Year! It is with immense joy and optimism that I extend warm greetings to all Guyanese, both at home and those in the diaspora. As we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, I wish every one of you a joyous and prosperous New Year. Gratitude and thanksgiving …
Read DetailsIt is with an indescribable heaviness in my heart and profound anguish that I come before you today to share the devastating news of the loss of five of our bravest sons from the Guyana Defence Force. These valiant men met their untimely end when the helicopter they were travelling in crashed in the rugged …
Read DetailsFellow Guyanese, I address you on an unsettling development in relation to the unlawful claim by Venezuela to Guyana’s Essequibo Region, which constitutes more than two-thirds of Guyana’s national territory. Tonight, President Maduro announced several measures which his Government intends to take in enforcing the outcome of the referendum held on December 3, 2023. As …
Read DetailsToday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an important Order granting the provisional measures against Venezuela that Guyana requested in response to Venezuela’s announcement that it would be holding a referendum that would endorse, among other illegal measures, Venezuela’s annexation of Guyana’s Essequibo Region. The Order of the Court was unanimous, with all of the sitting Judges voting in favour of it. The Order states: “Pending …
Read DetailsMr. President, We meet at the mid-point of the implementation of Agenda 2030 in a crisis. Be it food, energy, climate and the destabilising impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the combined effect of these crises has significantly derailed the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The increased cost of financing, rising debt to GDP and …
Read DetailsDemocracy demands constant vigilance Free and fair elections have been described as the lifeblood of democracy. It is through the exercise of their franchise that citizens give voice to their aspirations and direct the course of their country’s future. Free and fair elections are the mechanisms through which the people exercise their sovereignty and are …
Read DetailsI extend heartfelt greetings to all Guyanese, but especially our African-Guyanese community, on the occasion of Emancipation Day 2023. The 185th anniversary of the formal abolition of slavery is an occasion to recall the heroic resistance and resilience of our African ancestors. They laid the foundation for our country’s freedom. It is that freedom and …
Read DetailsA world of infinite possibilities for women and girls I am pleased to join the rest of the world in commemorating World Population Day 2023. This year’s theme, “Unleashing the power of gender equality: “Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world’s infinite possibilities”, reminds us of the continuing need to address …
Read DetailsFellow Guyanese, We gather here tonight in unusual circumstances. This is a tragic hour for our nation. The events of last Monday have shaken our nation to the core. Our hearts are pieced; our sorrow is indescribable; our pain – crushing. We are observing our 57th Independence anniversary amidst national grief. You therefore will forgive …
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