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‘Are our forests worth more dead than alive?’- President Ali calls out unfair global systems at UNGA…
In an address that was a stinging rebuke of many unfair global systems, Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali told fellow world leaders on Wednesday of his country’s plan to demonstrate how it can foster development while simultaneously…
‘We don’t want a palace, we’re asking for justice’ – Pres. Ali…
As Caribbean countries seek justice for slavery and the atrocities meted out to millions of people, Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali says no palace is being sought from the British who were significant beneficiaries.
Instead, he says…
Guyana says Venezuela threatening peace, security & investments
See below full statement from the Government of Guyana:
The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is compelled to respond to a Communique issued today by the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela which complained…
OAS Head rejects Venezuela’s ‘intimidatory tactics’
Hours after the Government of Venezuela issued a statement on Tuesday rejecting Guyana’s ongoing oil auction, the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) Luis Almagro offered his support for a juridical settlement to…
Guyana to supply Caribbean with energy from oil, renewable sources
With a prolific oil and gas industry offshore and plans to develop a sophisticated energy mix that includes renewable energy sources like solar and hydropower, Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali said the country is positioning itself to…
No shortage of ideas but financing gap a huge problem- President Ali
Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali is on a mission to highlight the plight of developing nations that are seeking to embrace more renewable energy sources like solar energy or hydropower instead of harmful fossil fuels like oil and diesel.…
‘Guyana reserves the right to develop its resources’ – President Ali responds to Venezuela
President Dr. Irfaan Ali says Guyana has the right to develop resources in any part of its territory, in response to a statement issued earlier Tuesday by the Venezuelan government.
In that statement, Venezuela rejected Guyana’s ongoing…
Venezuela rejects Guyana’s upcoming award of new oil blocks
The Venezuelan Government on Tuesday issued a statement rejecting Guyana’s ongoing oil auction which would see new companies being able to search for and possibly produce oil offshore Guyana.
The statement released by the Foreign…
Stage play shines spotlight on young people’s battle with mental health
Suicide and suicidal ideation among young people were on Monday highlighted through the Massy Group’s annual production to raise awareness and boost suicide prevention efforts.
Scores of secondary school students filled the seats at the…
President Ali believes low carbon talks ‘derailed’
Climate change is a central issue for world leaders gathering in New York this week and as stakeholders try to hammer out solutions to protect the earth, President Dr. Irfaan Ali believes that low carbon development talks have been…