Fellow Guyanese, I extend New Year’s greetings to our entire nation. Wherever the dawn of 2023 finds you: be it at home, attending Church, engaged in spirited revelry, or at work, I offer wishes for good health, happiness and success in 2023. The birth of a New Year is a time to take stock and …
Read DetailsThe nativity of Jesus The First Lady and I and our son Zayd extend heartfelt greetings to all Guyanese, at home and abroad, and especially to our Christian Brothers and Sisters on this joyous occasion of Christmas. It is truly a blessing for us to greet you all on this wonderful occasion. The celebration of …
Read DetailsFellow Guyanese, in keeping with the PPP manifesto and in keeping with our commitment earlier this year categorically stated that during the course of this year, we will be adjusting the salaries of healthcare workers to remove anomalies and also to ensure that in keeping with our manifesto we deliver better healthcare, we deliver stronger …
Read DetailsMy Fellow Guyanese: You would recall that last week when I announced the 8 per cent across-the-board salary increase payable to public sector employees for 2022, I also indicated that I would be making subsequent announcements regarding a first phase of additional adjustments to the salaries payable to selected categories of employees such as members …
Read DetailsAs promised by the Government of Guyana in relation to our gas-to-shore project and the 300-megawatt gas power plant, as soon as decisions are made, we promise to make them available to the public. The Government of Guyana, via Cabinet, today issued its no-objection to the ranking of CH4/Lindsayca as the number one ranked group …
Read DetailsNovember 10, 2022 As promised by the Government of Guyana in relation to our gas-to-shore project and the 300-megawatt gas power plant, as soon as decisions are made, we promise to make them available to the public. The Government of Guyana, via Cabinet, today issued its no-objection to the ranking of CH4/Lindsayca as the number …
Read DetailsMembers of the media; fellow Guyanese, good morning. This morning, I wish to address issues surrounding a video in circulation in relation to our High Commissioner in India, Mr Charrandas Persaud. Sometime during the course of yesterday, some members of the media sent to me, via WhatsApp, a video that was in circulation. As you’re …
Read DetailsDiwali and Oneness The joyous festival of Diwali is upon us once again. The First Lady and I and our family extend greetings to all Guyanese, but especially to our Hindu community, on this happy occasion. Diwali recalls the welcome return of Rama, Sita and Lakshman to Ayodhya. The festival also reminds us of the …
Read DetailsThank you very much. I welcome the opportunity to participate in the panel discussion on the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum. My country Guyana along with the Republic of Suriname, are low-lying coastal states and are part of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) which comprises a majority of the small-island developing states (SIDs). Small-island developing states (SIDs) and …
Read DetailsMr President, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on your election as President of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. I am confident that your stewardship will lend further credence to the impactful role of multilateralism in resolving global challenges. I thank your predecessor, Mr Abdulla Shahid for his shrewd leadership over the …
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