I would like to take this opportunity to update the Guyanese population on a statement I regard as very reckless, immature and one that only seeks to derive political gains. Whilst I am sure that if one is to examine the statement by Mr Harmon, in relation to the Sputnik vaccine, dissuading Guyanese from taking …
Read DetailsMr. Chairman Distinguished Leaders Practitioners Participants Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen I am extremely honoured and delighted to be provided with the opportunity to deliver the keynote address at this auspicious and timely event. I recall being afforded a similar privilege almost ten years ago, as the then Minister of Housing and Water, of addressing …
Read DetailsSecretary-General; Distinguish Heads of State; Other Distinguish Delegates; When my country launched its HIV National Strategic Plan 2021-2025, we re-committed to the UNAIDS Global AIDS Strategy, which aspires to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The Government of Guyana is fully committed to providing universal access to prevention, care and treatment for …
Read DetailsH. E. Dr. Irfaan Ali: Directors, Managers of Saipem, Mr. Alister of Exxon, members of the Private Sector, distinguished ladies and gentlemen. As I speak to you today, I just returned from a very long trip, I came back to be a part of this function and then return to another long trip this evening …
Read DetailsGuyana joins the world to observe World Environment Day under the theme ‘Ecosystem Restoration’. Guyana has been in the forefront of protecting the environment, and our country remains one of the most densely forested in the world, with intact flora and fauna. We have several hotspots with rich biodiversity supported by protected areas systems. As …
Read DetailsI find it convenient and opportunistic that Mr Paul Slowe would make the accusation that I tried to influence him and the work of the Police Service Commission. This is not only far from the truth, but it is a malicious attempt to change the narrative. Mr Slowe, like other independent commissioners, the judiciary, and …
Read DetailsHonourable Prime Minister, Madam Chancellor of the Judiciary, former Presidents, Ministers of Government, Heads of Service, Members of the Diplomatic Community, Members of Parliament, Distinguished men and women in uniform, members of the media. It gives me great honour and privilege, and indeed, it is a humbling time for me, to stand before you, to …
Read DetailsIt is with deep sadness that I just received the news of the passing of Mr Eshwar Vevakanand Persaud, fondly known as Vic Persaud. ‘Uncle Vic’, as he was also adoringly and respectfully referred to, has been an ‘institution’ within the country’s Public Service. He has provided more than sixty (60) unbroken years of exemplary …
Read DetailsEid Mubarak, Eid Mubarak, Eid Mubarak! I extend greetings to all Guyanese, especially my fellow Muslim Brothers and Sisters on this joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, on behalf of my family and the Government. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, a period of prayers, fasting and peace. Eid-ul-Fitr is a time for …
Read DetailsI greet all Guyanese on the occasion of Arrival Day 2021. This special day is commemorated as a public holiday on May 5theach year. It celebrates the contributions to the national development of our African, Indian, Chinese, Portuguese andEuropean ancestors and their descendants. The declaration of May 5th as Arrival Day followed the passage on April 14th, 2003, in our National Assembly, of Resolution No. 12 of 2003. Arrival Day …
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