Irfaan Ali
SurinamepoliticianMaleb. 19806.2Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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President Irfaan Ali declared that the government will fully support the work of the commission.
Einde zoektocht slachtoffers MV Barima, druk op regering blijft – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-08-07
Irfaan Ali is the president of Guyana.
Fujimori expresa a Rubio el interés de Perú de formar parte del 'Escudo de las Américas' - Mundo
Paraguay· 2026-08-02
President Irfaan Ali has established a five-member investigative commission following the ferry disaster.
kapitein en twee bemanningsleden aangeklaagd voor moord – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-07-29
President Irfaan Ali announced the establishment of a five-member commission to investigate the shipwreck in Guyana.
Internationale commissie moet scheepsramp Guyana onderzoeken – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-07-27
President Irfaan Ali said in a state address Sunday that the investigative team has been given widespread powers and is expected to operate independently.
Guyana appoints experts tasked with investigating ferry capsizing that killed dozens | News
Jamaica· 2026-07-27
Irfaan Ali is the president of Guyana who signed an agreement with Suriname regarding the bridge.
BESCHOUWING — De (k)luchtbrug over de Corantijn – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-07-23
President Irfaan Ali stated that the search will continue as long as there is hope.
Reeds meer dan 40 lichamen geborgen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-07-22
President Irfaan Ali said it is going to be a difficult period for the country.
Guyana says capsized ferry had 179 people aboard as survivor describes chaotic sinking | World NewsJamaica· 2026-07-21
President Irfaan Ali expressed condolences to the victims and their families while ensuring the search for the missing continues.
Tientallen doden na kapseizen passagiersboot Guyana – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-07-20
Irfaan Ali is the President of Guyana who expressed surprise at Suriname's plans to finance the bridge independently.
financiering Corantijnbrug al langer besproken met Guyana – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-07-05
The agreement was established after discussions between Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados and President Dr. Irfaan Ali of Guyana.
Barbados en Guyana starten historische reisregeling met nationale identiteitskaarten – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-07-04
Irfaan Ali is the President of Guyana who discussed the energy MoU with Jamaica.
Editorial | Single market in energy | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-02
The Guyanese president Irfaan Ali provided two water pumps as a humanitarian gesture to help Suriname.
‘Met acute ingrepen en creatieve oplossingen wateroverlast definitief minimaliseren’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-06-02
President Irfaan Ali said in an address at Rice University’s Baker Institute this month.
Guyana poised for oil windfall as Iran crisis lifts crude prices
Canada· 2026-05-31
Guyana’s president, Irfaan Ali, formally complained to the community.
Editorial | CARICOM’s free movement | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-05-29
Irfaan Ali is the President of Guyana who made claims about the Esequibo territory.
Venezuela tacha de 'falsificación de la verdad' afirmaciones de Guyana sobre el Esequibo
Colombia· 2026-05-28
Mr Irfaan Ali in 2025-2026 was one of the administrations that the newspaper endured public wrath from.
Debts of gratitude - Stabroek News
Guyana· 2026-05-28
President Irfaan Ali was cited in a report about extrajudicial killings.
Guyana needs recording of its contemporary histories by competent writers and historiansGuyana· 2026-05-28
Irfaan Ali is mentioned as a leader in Guyana during the current geopolitical situation.
Guyanese leadership must carefully balance relationships with multiple international partnersGuyana· 2026-05-28
Irfaan Ali is the President of Guyana who attended the Shield of Americas Conference.
Support other outlets of independent news, SN’s Editor-in-Chief urges as newspaper closesGuyana· 2026-05-27
President Irfaan Ali welcomed the development and highlighted that the expansion of Guyanese agro-processed products into regional markets demonstrates the 'tangible impact' of government policies aimed at strengthening local manufacturing and exports.
UMAMI expands to T&T - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2026-05-27
President Irfaan Ali ordered that an investigation be swiftly conducted to determine who authorised personnel at the Ministry of Natural Resources to bypass advice from GRA.
Cost oil audit from 2019 still unresolvedGuyana· 2026-05-27
President Irfaan Ali met with U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Shield of the Americas Summit.
Gov’t failed to protect Guyana’s interests in relation to Cuba -NortonGuyana· 2026-05-27
Guyana President Irfaan Ali is among the 12 foreign leaders attending the summit.
Trinidad PM to meet in one-on-one with TrumpGuyana· 2026-03-08
Irfaan Ali was present at the summit with other Latin American leaders.
Trump dice ante mandatarios latinoamericanos: ‘No voy a aprender su maldito idioma’
Panama· 2026-03-07
Irfaan Ali is the president of Guyana.
Comienza la cumbre de Trump con presidentes latinoamericanos
Guatemala· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali is the president of Guyana.
Así fue la llegada de los presidentes a la cumbre “Escudo de las Américas”
Honduras· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali is attending the summit as the president of Guyana.
“La cumbre Escudo de las Américas es clave para la economía y seguridad de la región”Honduras· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali is one of the attendees at the summit.
Donald Trump en la cumbre Escudo de las Américas ante mandatarios latinoamericanos: ‘No voy a aprender su maldito idioma’ | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali attended the summit aimed at combating organized crime.
‘Se les acabó el tiempo a las mafias’, dice Daniel Noboa tras compromiso de Donald Trump de crear una coalición militar contra los carteles | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-03-07