President Ali’s statement on the passing of Mr Vic Persaud
It is with deep sadness that I just received the news of the passing of Mr Eshwar Vevakanand Persaud, fondly known as Vic Persaud.
‘Uncle Vic’, as he was also adoringly and respectfully referred to, has been an ‘institution’ within the country’s [...]
President Ali’s address to the Nation on the occasion of Eid-ul Fitr 2021
Eid Mubarak, Eid Mubarak, Eid Mubarak!
I extend greetings to all Guyanese, especially my fellow Muslim Brothers and Sisters on this joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, on behalf of my family and the Government.
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the Hol [...]
Food production a key priority of Government– President Ali
- Says administration ready to facilitate growth and development of sector
Georgetown, Guyana (May 10, 2021)— His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today emphasised on the importance of [...]
Vaccination is our best option to save lives, exit pandemic—President Ali
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali called for more Guyanese to become inoculated against Covid-19 and promised that his Government will make necessary investments in the coming weeks to ensure that the country reaches herd immunity.
The Head of State i [...]
President Ali’s address to the Nation on the occasion of Arrival Day 2021
I greet all Guyanese on the occasion of Arrival Day 2021. This special day is commemorated as a public holiday on May 5theach year. It celebrates the contributions to the national development of our African,&n [...]
Government will fully support locals to become competitive in O&G sector—President Ali
Recommits to increasing capacity through training, certification
Georgetown, Guyana (April 29, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali, yesterday, reiterated that the Government will continue to invest in citizens and local businesses to ensure t [...]
Major investments across multiple sectors already creating opportunities for Guyanese – President Ali
-Says realisation of 50,000 promised jobs well underway
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today announced that as a result of Government’s investments, a mere nine months after assuming office, a stream of opportunities have already been created for G [...]
Government has signed letter of intent to sell carbon credit—President Ali
-Says agreement has potential to earn hundreds of millions of USD annually
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali disclosed that the Government has signed a letter of intent to market the country’s carbon credit through a credit contract.
The Head of St [...]
More army and police on the ground to deal with Covid-19 rule-breakers— President Ali
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali announced that more army and police will be on the ground to deal with Covid-19 rule-breakers and that business owners and managers who flout the Task Force rules will suffer greater consequences.
The President made t [...]
Open bidding process for the awarding of new oil blocks – President Ali
Says Government may consider managing some blocks
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that when the Government is ready to award new oil blocks, the process will be done transparently to ensure that the best offer is received.
President Ali [...]