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President Ali underscores importance of LCDS, regional integration to new ambassadors

Posted: August 16, 2021
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Georgetown, 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 …

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My focus is on working hard daily for the people of Guyana—President Ali

Posted: August 16, 2021
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Says 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. …

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Guyana to support relief and recovery efforts of Haiti – President Ali

Posted: August 14, 2021
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Georgetown, 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, …

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VISIT OF HIS EXCELLENCY CHANDRIKAPERSAD SANTOKHI, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SURINAME

Posted: August 14, 2021
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At 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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Relationship between Guyana and CAL must be reciprocal—President Ali

Posted: August 13, 2021
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–Discusses improvement of service, local content needs and ways of strengthening partnership Georgetown, Guyana (August 13, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali and several Government representatives today virtually engaged with executive members of Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) to discuss existing challenges and ways of strengthening their partnership. The President said that he is aware that CAL …

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President Ali’s statement at the swearing-in ceremony of the Law Reform Commission

Posted: August 13, 2021
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Attorney General, Minister Teixeira, DPP, President of the Bar Association, Newly sworn members of the Law Reform Commission, other lawyers, members of the media, let me welcome you to this simple but significant event. Society does not remain static; it is subject to change. The law as a central pillar of civilized societies must therefore …

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Law Reform Commission vital to Government’s systematic approach to legal reform—President Ali

Posted: August 11, 2021
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–Tells sworn-in Commissioners that reforms must enhance human rights, freedoms Georgetown, Guyana—(August 11, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon told the newly sworn-in Law Reform Commissioners that their work will be critical towards ensuring that the country remains updated with new and evolving legislative trends to enhance human rights and freedoms of its citizens. …

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Government’s commitment to democracy unwavering- President Ali

Posted: August 11, 2021
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— Lauds Diplomatic Corps for fighting for Guyana’s democracy during 2020 election impasse Georgetown, Guyana (August 11, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today highlighted and applauded the “selflessness and commitment” of members of the Diplomatic Corps in ensuring that democracy was not derailed in Guyana, following the March 2020 elections. The Head of State expressed …

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The region is stronger and better because of your service- President Ali tells outgoing CARICOM SG

Posted: August 09, 2021
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Presents Winslow Craig’s sculpture – ‘Strength and Wisdom’ as parting gift Georgetown, Guyana—(August 9, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon told outgoing CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque that the region is stronger due to his stewardship and strength of character. The Dominican, who has served two five-year terms, made a farewell courtesy visit …

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President Ali’s statement on the passing of Sir Lester Bryan Bird, Former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda

Posted: August 09, 2021
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Sir Lester was a good friend of Guyana and the Guyanese people. He stood firmly and consistently with us in defence of our sovereignty and territorial integrity, raising his considerable voice in the UN, the Commonwealth and other hemispheric fora. Sir Lester opened the doors of Antigua and Barbuda to many thousands of Guyanese at …

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