Irfaan Ali

Irfaan Ali

politician Guyana

Irfaan Ali is the President of Guyana, having taken office in August 2020. He is a member of the People's Progressive Party and has focused on various issues including economic development and foreign relations, particularly with the United States. Recently, he has been in the news for engaging in discussions with U.S. officials regarding immigration policies, particularly concerning the deportation of Guyanese citizens and the potential acceptance of third-country nationals.

Born on Apr 25, 1980 (45 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
42 wks
Reach
529,432
Power
3,907$
Sentiment
5.04
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guyana 83 6.52 7.87% +420% 786,552 322,083 $6,000 2,457$
Jamaica 4 7.00 0.38% +10% 2,961,167 12,468 $15,000 63$
Suriname 1 7.00 0.36% +0% 586,634 2,141 $4,600 17$
Brazil 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 211,049,527 192,739 $1,500,000 1,370$
Totals 89 215,383,880 529,431 $1,525,600 3,907$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Guyana Guyana: President Irfaan Ali labelled the media as ‘biased’ and ‘politically motivated’. 2

Stabroek News: Guyana’s narrowed rating on civic space

Guyana Guyana: President Irfaan Ali’s call for more affordable domestic air travel has been welcomed by the Private Sector Commission. 8

Stabroek News: Private sector backs President’s call for more affordable domestic air travel

Guyana Guyana: President Irfaan Ali has made statements regarding post-audit measures for driver licensing in Guyana. 5

Stabroek News: No effective reaction from the President on road carnage

Guyana Guyana: His Excellency, Dr. Irfaan Ali said, more or less, in his remarks with regard to disabled persons, that the cash grant is one component of a multi-layered plan designed to improve the lives of twenty seven thousand (27,000) Guyanese living with disabilities. 5

Stabroek News: Hoping that the Minister will respond to questions surrounding disability benefits and cash grants for citizens 65+ years

Guyana Guyana: President Irfaan Ali yesterday promised to establish a premier aviation sector and school here that will certify Guyanese talent across a range of areas. 9

Stabroek News: President pledges national aviation school

Guyana Guyana: President Irfaan Ali claims he loves the Amerindian People but is criticized for the conditions at the hostel. 4

Stabroek News: Amerindian Hostel is a case of total dereliction of ministerial duty

Guyana Guyana: In the current Irfaan Ali Government, Ministers operate in fear like glorified clerks and all the decisions are being made by two persons. 4

Stabroek News: Decisive leadership needed to operationalize compassionate, relentless assault on extreme poverty and high food prices

Guyana Guyana: President Irfaan Ali highlighted the establishment of the consulate as a commitment to building stronger ties with Grenada. 8

Stabroek News: Grenada opens consulate here - Stabroek News