Georgetown, Guyana—(August 18, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali and Surinamese President, His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi and Government officials from both sides are scheduled for talks from this morning. The Presidents and their Foreign Affairs Ministers have already engaged in early morning discussions, while all the visiting officials are expected to meet with their counterparts later in …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(August 17, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali assured newly appointed CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett of Guyana’s continued support for regional development. The Head of State gave this assurance during a courtesy visit by Dr Barnett at the Office of the President earlier today. “We are very pleased to have you at this critical …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(August 17, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali has announced over $2.6B in relief measures for ordinary Guyanese. These measures are expected to target pensioners, persons who collect public assistance and Guyanese who consume no more than 75 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month. The measures are added to a range of other benefits that were introduced …
Read DetailsMy Fellow Guyanese, As you know, since my Government assumed office last August, we have spared no effort to ensure the reversal of the severe and punitive conditions created by five years of misrule and mismanagement by the APNU/AFC dictatorship. Through our 2020 and 2021 budgets, we removed the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on water and …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(August 16, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that a four-day State visit byHis Excellency, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname and his delegation is integral to advancing important discussions between the two countries. The Head of State made this disclosure today during an interview with members of the media, following the launch of the Guyana Women’s Leadership …
Read Details– Lauds the GWLI Business Incubator for fostering female entrepreneurs Georgetown, Guyana—(August 16, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today stated that his Government, through its programmes and policies, is working to create a winning culture among Guyanese women. In the feature address, at the launch of the Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute (GWLI) Business Incubator, at Cove and John …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana—(August 16, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today underscored the importance of the expanded Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) and regional integration while accepting the Letters of Credence from Ambassador of Colombia to Guyana—Her Excellency Martha Cecilia Pinilla-Perdomoand non-resident Ambassador of Angola to Guyana—His Excellency Florêncio Mariano da Conceição e Almeida. The two separate ceremonies took place at the Office …
Read DetailsSays opposition-backed protest in NY riddled with lies, race-baiting and hate Georgetown, Guyana—(August 16, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali labelled the protest staged in New York, USA, on Sunday as deceitful and dishonest since it was filled with lies, hate and race-baiting, but promised that it would not distract him from working hard for all Guyanese. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (August 14, 2021) His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, on behalf of the Government and people of Guyana, expressed solidarity and support to the people of the Republic of Haiti in thewake of the devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked that nation today. The Head of State, in telephone conversations, this evening with the Prime Minister of Haiti, the Honourable Dr Ariel Henry, and the Chairman of CARICOM, the Honourable Gaston Browne, …
Read DetailsAt the invitation of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname will pay a four-day Official Visit to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, from August 17- 20, 2021. This Official visit follows the visit of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed …
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