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...
Money from trees: What of Indigenous people and their rights? And do they benefit from the carbon trade?
By Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy After years of campaigning by Guyana and other forest-rich nations, there is finally a mechanism to...
‘We will defend what is ours’- Pres. Ali assures Guyanese of continued peaceful relations with Venezuela
Guyana remains peaceful in its approach to resolve the longstanding border controversy with neighbouring Venezuela and continues to call on...
President Ali for three-day visit to Washington, DC
See below full statement issued by the Office of the President: His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali left Guyana this...
Libya floods wipe out quarter of city, 10,000 missing
(Reuters) – More than 1,000 people were killed and at least 10,000 were missing in Libya in floods caused by...
Guyana’s credibility on forest protection a ‘rare commodity’- Tony Blair
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair says Guyana has demonstrated its credibility in the fight against climate...
Guyana’s development key focus as India deepens ties with Caribbean & Latin America at conference
See below full release from the Indian High Commission in Guyana: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in partnership with...
Guyana calls on China to ‘embrace the developing world’
President Dr. Irfaan Ali says Guyana and other developing nations are hoping that China can provide much-needed global leadership as...
Meta working to resolve WhatsApp connectivity issues
(Reuters) – Meta Platforms (META.O) said it was working to resolve WhatsApp connectivity issues after thousands of users globally reported problems accessing...
US Secretary of State backs Guyana’s climate, food security ambitions
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Guyana is pursuing a low carbon development agenda while balancing new oil and gas production and...
OPEC woos Guyana, tiny nation that sits atop massive oil field
(Wall Street Journal) Thanks to a transformational oil find, this tiny nation has built ties in recent years with the...
‘Dead’ woman found breathing in coffin
(BBC) Mourners at the wake of an elderly Ecuadorean woman were startled to discover she was still alive. A hospital...
Four dead, homes demolished as earthquake strikes southwestern Haiti
(Miami Herald) A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Haiti’s southwest region early Tuesday morning, destroying homes and creating panic in the...
Guyana eyes tackling ‘complex’ int’l challenges on UN Security Council- Foreign Minister
Guyana is keen on working alongside the other members of the United Nations (UN) Security Council to tackle some of...
Guyana will be ‘constructive & engaged partner’ on UN Security Council – Pres. Ali
Guyana was on Tuesday elected to the United Nations (UN) Security Council and the country’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali said...
BREAKING: Guyana elected to UN Security Council
Guyana on Tuesday secured a seat on the United Nations (UN) Security Council and will serve as a non-permanent member...
Guyana to secure seat on UN Security Council today
Guyana is expected to secure a seat today on the United Nations (UN) Security Council, which is the international body...
In ‘momentous occasion’, President Ali opens Guyana embassy in Qatar
Guyana officially opened its embassy in Qatar on Tuesday in a move President Dr Irfaan Ali said would help both...
President Ali leading delegation to UK for King’s coronation
President Dr Irfaan Ali is leading a delegation to the United Kingdom (UK) to attend the Coronation of His Majesty...
