I join in extending best wishes to all Guyanese, but especially my Muslim brothers and sisters, on this festive occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. This sacred observance recalls the Prophet Abraham’s deep love for his son, a love so true and pure that it could only be tested by the Prophet’s supreme obedience to God. Abraham’s love …
Read DetailsMadam Chancellor, Cabinet colleagues, Madam Chief Justice, Chief of Staff, Commissioner of Police, DPP, senior officers, distinguished ladies and gentlemen good morning. It gives me great honour to address you once more in the context of our One Guyana. The dreams and aspirations of One Guyana depend heavily on a country which is secure and …
Read DetailsFifty-two years ago, our journey as a Republic began. Along the way, there have been many successes, challenges and threats. Notwithstanding this – and importantly, as a people, we were resilient, focused and resolute – in our desire for a democratic, free, peaceful and prosperous Guyana.As a people, we have endured many challenges, some self-inflicted; …
Read DetailsIn this room today, we are not here to see who is the best, we are here to forge partnerships, to build a team, and that is the reason we have this conference not to separate ourselves, but to realise our responsibility to bring our people together—to bring humanity together.His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, …
Read DetailsMy People of our One Guyana I speak to you now to wish you all, sincerely, a Happy New Year. I know it is easy to wish you well. Even though it might be much harder to create the conditions that will truly make the New Year a happy one for all, as your President, …
Read DetailsThe holidays remain curtailed as Guyana, like the rest of the world, continues the relentless battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. It is with great sadness that we reflect on all the lives we have lost in the pandemic. However, we must take strength and be hopeful in the countess human sacrifices and the sense of …
Read DetailsI extend great appreciation to President Biden for hosting this important flagship event on Democracy. Democracy cannot be maintained nationally unless it is sustained internationally. The global chain of freedom is only as strong as its weakest link. Democratic enhancement and renewal, therefore, require global effort; one that takes full account of the multidimensional aspects …
Read DetailsThe United Nations has proclaimed December 3rd each year as International Day for Persons with Disabilities. This year, 2021, finds the disabled still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As is known, persons who require home care and other forms of special care were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. As such, greater attention …
Read DetailsStatement of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, to the 26th Session of the Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Glasgow, Scotland. November 2, 2021 Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen The fate of civilization resides in the decisions we make here in Glasgow. …
Read DetailsMy Fellow Guyanese Good Afternoon Today, I am pleased to launch a four-month consultation on Guyana’s new Low Carbon Development Strategy. As you are aware, we have committed to launching a national consultation on this national development strategy. As I speak to you today, the strategy is already uploaded and ready for the population and …
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