Guyana

World Bank Approves Additional Financing of US$13.5 Million for Guyana’s Education Sector

January 26, 2021

WASHINGTON, January 25, 2021 — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today additional financing of US$13.5 million to support the ongoing Guyana Secondary Education Improvement Project. The project, which aims to improve teaching in mathematics and increase enrollment in secondary schools, will provide equipment and training to support innovative technology-assisted education delivery methods. The additional financing will […]

World Bank Provides Additional Financing of US$26 Million to Strengthen Flood Risk Management in Guyana

November 26, 2020

WASHINGTON, November 19, 2020 — The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today US$26 million in additional financing for Guyana to support the ongoing Guyana Flood Risk Management Project. These funds will help to improve Guyana’s climate resilience, protect economic activity, and reduce the impact of natural disasters. “Ninety percent of Guyana’s inhabitants live on the […]

World Bank Provides Additional Financing of US$26 Million to Strengthen Flood Risk Management in Guyana

November 20, 2020

CARICOM IMPACS and the British High Commission Extend Support to the Guyana Prison Service

September 2, 2020

Responding to the request from Guyana Prison Authorities to support national COVID-19 measures to minimize and control the risk of the contagion inside their prisons, the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS) with the support of the UKAID has immediately provided urgent assistance of medical and sanitation supplies and other related COVID-19 […]

Grenada Government Congratulates New President Of Guyana

August 4, 2020

St. George’s: August 4, 2020: The Government of Grenada has congratulated Dr. Irfaan Ali who was sworn in Sunday as the new President of Guyana. Dr. Ali’s swearing in comes five months after general and regional elections held on March 2nd, which were marked by allegations of voter fraud. In his congratulatory message, Prime Minister, […]

CARICOM Statement on Guyana Elections Declaration

August 4, 2020

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) welcomes the conclusion of the Guyana General and Regional Elections of 2 March 2020 with the declaration of the final results. The Community congratulates His Excellency Mohammed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and the Peoples Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) on their victory at the polls. The Chairman of […]

Commonwealth Secretary-General Statement on Resolution of Guyana Electoral Impasse

August 4, 2020

I extend congratulations to His Excellency Dr Irfan Ali upon his swearing-in as President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana following the declaration of the 2 March General Election and Regional election results on 2 August 2020 by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). I commend former President, His Excellency David Granger, for his stewardship of Guyana […]

Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General

Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General on Guyana electoral process

July 13, 2020

I note and welcome the 9 July 2020 statement from the Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. The Hon. Ralph Gonsalves, which called on all stakeholders to respect the ruling of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Guyana’s final court of appeal. In accordance with the […]

Statement by the Chairman of CARICOM on the CCJ Ruling

July 10, 2020

Statement by theChairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Dr. The Honourable Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on the ruling by the Caribbean Court of Justice The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) welcomes the progress towards the finalisation of the electoral process in Guyana following the ruling of the Caribbean Court of Justice […]

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