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GPF’s future will include technology, people-centred policing—President Ali

  • Posted: June 24, 2021
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Lauds Zara Group for their substantive contributions over the years Georgetown, Guyana (June 24, 2021)–His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the use of technology and people-centred policing are essential to the future of the Guyana Police Force (GPF). As such, he announced that work is currently underway to expand the Smart City programme, which …

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Passing of Lennox Canterbury a ‘national loss’ – President Ali

  • Posted: June 24, 2021
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Georgetown, Guyana (June 24, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the passing of Mr Lennox Albert Canterbury, who dedicated his life in service to his country, is a “great national loss”. The Head of State made these remarks as he delivered a tribute to the former Director of the Mashramani Secretariat during his …

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Operation Tradewinds 2021’s tactical training important for Guyana—President Ali

  • Posted: June 23, 2021
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Georgetown, Guyana- (June 23, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali hailed today’s tactical exercise of Operation Tradewinds 2021, conducted at the Yarrowkabra Range on the Linden/Soesdyke Highway, a success. During the adrenaline-packed simulation, the ranks showcased their tactical abilities and demonstrated the skills learnt over the past two weeks.  The demonstration culminated as three Black Hawk helicopters …

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Opposition Leader’s statement on Sputnik V vaccines reckless, self-serving- President Ali

  • Posted: June 17, 2021
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—Pleads with citizens to heed calls of health officials, scientists and to get vaccinated  Georgetown, Guyana (June 17, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon said that a recent statement made by Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon, in relation to the Sputnik V vaccines was “shamefully reckless, selfish and against the interest of Guyana and Guyanese”. In …

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Deliberate planning, policy framework key to Guyana’s success in addressing urbanisation—President Ali

  • Posted: June 16, 2021
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Lauds organisers of CUF 2021 for comprehensive agenda that considers sustainable urbanisation Georgetown, Guyana (June 16, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today said that Guyana can be considered a model in the region for successfully addressing urbanisation due to our policy framework and deliberate planning. In a keynote address, the Head of State asserted that …

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President Ali’s keynote address to the 10th Caribbean Urban Forum

  • Posted: June 16, 2021
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Mr. 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 …

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Address by President Ali to the UN High-Level Meeting on HIV

  • Posted: June 10, 2021
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Secretary-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 …

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