Statement of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana regarding the looming volcano crisis in St Vincent and the Grenadines “Having regards to the emerging situation in St Vincent and the Grenadines, this afternoon I called Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves and assured him of Guyana’s full support in …
Read DetailsThe 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 Details– Immediately addresses community’s water problems, educational needs and infrastructural issues Georgetown, Guyana (March 31, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today provided much-needed relief to the residents of Yakusari, Black Bush Polder in Region Six, as he intervened to resolve many issues plaguing the community. The Head of State told the residents that his visit followed multiple …
Read Details– Delivers on a commitment made to Leguan residents to build crematorium Georgetown, Guyana (March 31, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today reassured residents of Leguan that like the rest of Guyana they too will benefit from Government’s development programmes. He said that the programmes, which include infrastructural changes, will benefit both urban and rural locations in the country. The Head of State …
Read DetailsUrges Private Sector to reap benefits by becoming more ambitious, less risk-averse, more innovative Georgetown, Guyana (March 30, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali promised the business community a tsunami of opportunities and charged them to put systems in place to reap the benefits. He said that the Government sees the need for a thriving …
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 Details– Says more needs to be done, instant relief required Georgetown, Guyana (March 29, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana is “deeply concerned” over the widening development chasm between rich and poor countries as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also called for more systems to be put in place to aid countries struggling to rebound from …
Read Details–Says Government spending US$4M to procure 200,000 additional doses His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the Government’s foremost priority is to ensure that every citizen is vaccinated against COVID-19, since it is paramount to help Guyana return to some level of normalcy. The Head of State was at the time responding to questions from …
Read Details– Charges newly sworn-in group to further elevate themselves to match Guyana’s development Georgetown, Guyana (March 26, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali charged 17 new land surveyors, who were given their credentials earlier today, to elevate themselves as Guyana continues down the path of rapid development. After swearing in the officials, the Head of State pointed to the “respected and …
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