The First Lady and I, and our son, Zayd, extend our heartfelt greetings to all Guyanese, at home and abroad, on this blissful Easter. Easter is the most joyous season in the Christian calendar. It emphasises the importance of sacrifice, forgiveness, hope and faith. These are the primary pillars on which humanity thrive. As Pope Francis noted in his …
Read DetailsMembers of the Diplomatic Community, Distinguished ladies, and gentlemen of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. I am very pleased to be given this opportunity this afternoon to share a few moments with you albeit virtually. I have also been told that our Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce will join you this afternoon particularly to …
Read DetailsExcellencies, António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Holness, distinguished ladies and gentlemen. Guyana is deeply concerned about the widening development chasm between rich and poor countries as a response to the COVID 19 pandemic. While rich countries are better able to cope with adverse consequences of the …
Read DetailsOn March 5, the Government of Guyana began the roll out the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Up to this time, more than 25,000 Guyanese citizens have been vaccinated. Since January 2021, the Government of Guyana approached several governments, manufacturers and agencies to procure vaccines for our citizens. We have so far approached the governments of India, …
Read DetailsA NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH EUROPE Thank you very much Ambassador Fernando… Distinguished ladies and gentlemen I welcome this important Guyana-European Union Investment Conference and I am deeply honoured that I was asked to address this event. Welcome to this virtual experience of Guyana. I assure you the reality is much better, but for now, …
Read DetailsPro- Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Members of the University Council, Members of the University of Guyana Student’s Society, Graduands, Family, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, This must be one of the most notable convocation ceremonies within the history of this institution, given the prevailing national and global realities. The effects of the pandemic may have forced this …
Read DetailsI am pleased to be part of this Guyana Basin Summit. The Summit is driven by the high interest being expressed about Guyana’s future and the vast opportunities which the country’s economic transformation will unleash over the next decade and beyond. Indeed, this shared prosperity is not only within the boundaries of Guyana, but the …
Read DetailsFellow Guyanese I’m very pleased to inform you that I took the COVID-19 vaccine. And I want to take this opportunity to encourage every Guyanese to take the vaccine. While it is not mandatory, I want to urge you as far as possible, to consider taking the vaccine. And I’m sure that it will help …
Read DetailsThe Co-operative Republic of Guyana joins with the international community and women across the globe in observing International Women’s Day 2021. This year’s observances highlight the need for us to work more assiduously and purposefully to reduce gender inequalities. The coronavirus pandemic has exposed startling societal disparities, including gender inequalities. The economic slowdown and job …
Read DetailsFellow Citizens of Guyana, Consistent with my declared policy of keeping you, the people of our country, fully informed of my actions and the reasoning behind such actions, I propose that the nation should honour, for now and all time, courageous persons who defend democracy in Guyana. Democracy is vital for the freedom of people; …
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