Mohamed Irfaan Ali named as President of Guyana

Former Guyanese housing minister, Mohamed Irfaan Ali has been named as the President of the country. He is a member of the opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP). He succeeds David Arthur(A.) Granger.
Apart from Ali, former Army Chief of Staff and Ali’s campaign mate, Brigadier Mark Phillips was also sworn in as Prime Minister.
Capital of Guyana: Georgetown.
Currency of Guyana: Guyanese dollar(GYD).