Guyana’s president is to be sworn in for a second term as oil wealth transforms the nation
- On Sunday, Irfaan Ali was inaugurated for his second term as Guyana's president following his official confirmation as the victor in last week's elections.
- Ali's victory resulted from the People's Progressive Party securing a parliamentary majority amid growing international attention on Guyana's recent offshore oil discoveries.
- Ali, a 45-year-old urban planner, pledged to continue social programs funded by oil wealth while beginning free college tuition this month and overseeing infrastructure projects.
- The U.S. State Department extended its congratulations to Ali and signaled its willingness to collaborate on enhancing energy security and backing Guyana's sovereignty, especially concerning the contested Essequibo area.
- Ali's renewed leadership suggests a focus on expanding the economy and social welfare, with the next five years described as critical for national progress amid sustained geopolitical tensions.
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Irfaan Ali was sworn in for his second consecutive term this Sunday morning at the Government House in Georgetown.
Guyana's Irfaan Ali is sworn in for the second time as president
GEORGETOWN - Guyana's Irfaan Ali of the ruling People's Progressive Party on Sunday was sworn in for a second term as president of the oil-rich South American nation after his victory was ratified by the electoral commission. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Guyana’s president is to be sworn in for a second term as oil wealth transforms the nation
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali was sworn in for a second term on Sunday after officially being declared winner of last week’s elections, as the small South American country reaps a windfall from offshore oil and gas production. The country’s electoral commission certified Ali’s win on Saturday, saying that he had “secured a resounding victory” and that his People’s Progressive Party had secured a majority in Parliament, with 36…
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