International
United Nations joins Global Biodiversity Alliance, signs declaration with Guyana
(Ministry of Natural Resources and United Nations Guyana Joint Press Release) The Government of Guyana and the United Nations in Guyana signed a Declaration of Intent (DOI) to formalise the United Nations’ participation in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, marking an important step in strengthening cooperation on biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, climate resilience and global knowledge...
ICJ hearings: Guyana dismantles Venezuela’s position with historical records
Guyana’s case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) moved into legal focus on Monday as its team of international...
ICJ hearings: Guyanese public servants bring Essequibo to life
On the opening day of oral hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Guyana’s case was not only argued...
ICJ orders Israel ‘to immediately halt’ Rafah offensive
(Al Jazeera, BBC and Washington Post) The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that Israel must halt its military...
South Koreans compete to see who’s best at doing absolutely nothing
[CNN] – More than 100 people gathered silently on yoga mats over the weekend to do absolutely nothing, in a Seoul...
Chicago teen earns doctoral degree at age 17
[CNN] – By age 14, Dorothy Jean Tillman had obtained an associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree. Despite the impressive achievements,...
Search under way after helicopter carrying Iran’s president Raisi crashes
(Aljazeera)-A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has suffered a “hard landing”, state television reported, as officials said extensive search operations were...
US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns
Move in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made promised electoral reforms.
Border Controversy: UN Security Council against threats, use of force & escalation of tensions
See below full statement: The members of the Security Council expressed their concern about the possible escalation of tensions between...
Biden tells Netanyahu US will not participate in counter-strike against Iran
(CNN)- President Joe Biden and senior members of his national security team, seeking to contain the risk of a wider...
UN Security Council to meet Sunday on Iran attack after Israel request
The United Nations Security Council is set to meet on Sunday after Israel requested the council condemn Iran’s attack on...
Iran launches drones, missiles at Israel in retaliatory attack after consulate strike in Syria
Air raid sirens and loud booms sounded across Israel as Iran on Saturday evening launched dozens of drones and missiles...
$72.5 million raised at ‘Ramadan Village’ to support Palestine
A grand total of $72.5 million to support Palestine was raised from donations Saturday night at the Guyanan’s National Ramadan...
Earthquake shakes U.S. East Coast
[NBC News] – An earthquake struck the East Coast of the United States on Friday morning, according to the U.S....
Slavery tribunal? Africa and Caribbean unite on reparations
[Reuters] – Support is building among Africa and Caribbean nations for the creation of an international tribunal on atrocities dating...
Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel wins appeal over murder conviction
Reuters – Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel’s conviction for the murder of an associate more than a decade ago was...
From Guyana to Kenya, a Massachusetts Guardsman finds a taste of home
U.S. Army [Massachusetts National Guard] – Born in Guyana, a small country in South America, one Massachusetts National Guard Soldier received...
China’s Import & Export Fair opens on April 15
See below full release issued by the Chinese Embassy in Guyana: The 135th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair)...
UK ‘confident’ in management of Guyana’s economy, increases funds for gov’t, private sector
With confidence in the current management of the Guyanese economy, the United Kingdom (UK) has increased the amount of designated...
Music maestro Pankaj Udhas passes away at 72
(Times of India) Music legend and Padmashri winner Pankaj Udhas took his last breath on Monday. The veteran ghazal singer...
Guyana calls for ceasefire in Gaza as it celebrates 54th Republic Anniversary
Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali called for a ceasefire in Gaza as he commemorated his country’s 54th anniversary as a...
