Statement by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, on the passing of former President of the Republic of Suriname, Hon. Chandrikapersad Santokhi
A Fine Statesman
It is with a heavy heart that I have received the news of the passing of Hon. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, former President of the Republic of Suriname. A voice of wisdom has fallen silent. A friend has left us.
On behalf of the Government and people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and on my own behalf, I offer our deepest condolences to the Government and people of Suriname, and to the family of the late former President.
Former President Santokhi was a brother forged not by blood but by conviction, not by birth but by the shared calling of service. During his tenure as President, we walked a path together— leaders who understood that the destiny of our nations is woven from the same cloth.
We were brothers in regionalism, standing shoulder to shoulder in the councils of CARICOM, labouring in the vineyards of unity when the harvest seemed distant, and the work was hard. We were friends in the advancement of our shared global interests, raising our voices together on matters of principle. And in the quiet spaces between formal engagements, we were simply two men who had come to trust one another and to understand one another. Under his steady guidance, the relationship between Guyana and Suriname blossomed. He understood, as I do, that the river which divides us also connects us, that our histories are intertwined, and that the prosperity of one cannot be separated from the prosperity of the other.
The region has lost a fine statesman, one who carried the mantle of leadership with grace and humility. Guyana has lost a friend, one who gave of himself freely and without pretence. I have lost a friend, someone whose presence in this world made the burdens of leadership lighter and the triumphs sweeter. To the Government and people of Suriname, I say that your former President was a man of quiet strength. He served you with dedication and conviction. May his memory be a blessing that sustains you in the days ahead. To his family, I extend my most heartfelt condolences. May you find solace in the legacy he leaves behind. And may the love that surrounded him in life be a comfort to you in this hour of loss.
The sun sets now on a life well lived. But for those of us who were privileged to walk alongside him, the light of his example, his friendship, and his brotherhood will not fade. It will remain a quiet glow in the memory, a gentle warmth in the heart.
May he rest in eternal peace.
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His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali renewed his support for the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast as the tournament enters its fourth year.
During a meeting with organisers at State House, the President welcomed the continued growth of the competition, which now spans all counties and will again be played across four zones: Berbice, East Bank/West Demerara, Essequibo, and Georgetown/East Coast Demerara.
The tournament begins in August and will conclude with the national finals in October at the Anna Regina National Stadium. ... See MoreSee Less
Statement by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, on the passing of former President of the Republic of Suriname, Hon. Chandrikapersad Santokhi
A Fine Statesman
It is with a heavy heart that I have received the news of the passing of Hon. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, former President of the Republic of Suriname. A voice of wisdom has fallen silent. A friend has left us.
On behalf of the Government and people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and on my own behalf, I offer our deepest condolences to the Government and people of Suriname, and to the family of the late former President.
Former President Santokhi was a brother forged not by blood but by conviction, not by birth but by the shared calling of service. During his tenure as President, we walked a path together— leaders who understood that the destiny of our nations is woven from the same cloth.
We were brothers in regionalism, standing shoulder to shoulder in the councils of CARICOM, labouring in the vineyards of unity when the harvest seemed distant, and the work was hard. We were friends in the advancement of our shared global interests, raising our voices together on matters of principle. And in the quiet spaces between formal engagements, we were simply two men who had come to trust one another and to understand one another.
Under his steady guidance, the relationship between Guyana and Suriname blossomed. He understood, as I do, that the river which divides us also connects us, that our histories are intertwined, and that the prosperity of one cannot be separated from the prosperity of the other.
The region has lost a fine statesman, one who carried the mantle of leadership with grace and humility. Guyana has lost a friend, one who gave of himself freely and without pretence. I have lost a friend, someone whose presence in this world made the burdens of leadership lighter and the triumphs sweeter.
To the Government and people of Suriname, I say that your former President was a man of quiet strength. He served you with dedication and conviction. May his memory be a blessing that sustains you in the days ahead.
To his family, I extend my most heartfelt condolences. May you find solace in the legacy he leaves behind. And may the love that surrounded him in life be a comfort to you in this hour of loss.
The sun sets now on a life well lived. But for those of us who were privileged to walk alongside him, the light of his example, his friendship, and his brotherhood will not fade. It will remain a quiet glow in the memory, a gentle warmth in the heart.
May he rest in eternal peace.
Dr. Irfaan Ali
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This is what Georgetown looks like today after prolonged, intense rainfall yesterday led to flooding across the city.
Thanks to the Central Government’s interventions to improve drainage — including the clearing of internal drains, installation of pumps, and desilting of outfall channels — floodwaters receded quickly. ... See MoreSee Less
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On this Palm Sunday, may the spirit of unity, love, and sacrifice inspire us to walk in kindness and compassion toward one another. ... See MoreSee Less
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His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali renewed his support for the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast as the tournament enters its fourth year.
During a meeting with organisers at State House, the President welcomed the continued growth of the competition, which now spans all counties and will again be played across four zones: Berbice, East Bank/West Demerara, Essequibo, and Georgetown/East Coast Demerara.
The tournament begins in August and will conclude with the national finals in October at the Anna Regina National Stadium. ... See MoreSee Less
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UPDATE 🚧 || 100km of the Linden to Mabura Road is now paved.
Approximately 83% of the roadway has been completed with an asphaltic concrete surface.
The remaining 17% will be graded ahead of the Easter weekend, to ensure smoother and easier travel for all road users during the holiday period.
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