THE inauguration ceremony for Guyana’s 9th Executive President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, will be hosted on Saturday, August 8, 2020. This is according to a programme outline seen by the Guyana Chronicle on Tuesday.
According to the programme, the ceremony will take place at the National Cultural Centre, beginning at 10:00 hours. The event will take on the customary procedure, beginning with the arrival of the Prime Minister, Mr. Mark Phillips, followed by the arrival of the President.
There will then be a review of the Guard of Honour and the 21-Gun Salute. When the President and his entourage are escorted to their seats, the event will be blessed by prayers from Guyana’s three most prominent religions. There will also be entertainment in the form of patriotic songs from the Police Military Band, cultural dances and poetry.
President Ali will eventually give the main and only address listed on the programme for the inauguration ceremony. Throughout the event, strict COVID-19 guidelines will be adhered to.
Ali was sworn in on Sunday, August 2, 2020 after winning the March 2, 2020 General and Regional Elections.
