Ali in thunderous political speech as toshaos conference opens

By Khadidja Ba

Following a moment of silence to honour Guyanese legend Dave Martins, President Irfaan Ali launched into a dynamic 30-minute, campaign-style speech at the opening of the National Toshaos Council Conference 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal, yesterday.

Speaking of the “significant strides” made under his administration in improving the rights and development of indigenous communities in Guyana, he highlighted increased budget allocations, enhanced land titling, and various developmental programmes, contrasting these achievements with the previous administration’s record.