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...
China’s economy has rebounded, foreign investment encouraged – Communist party
By Fareeza Haniff in Beijing fareeza@newsroom.gy Despite major setbacks as a result of the pandemic, China’s economy rebounded in a...
China’s future is bright but still a long way to go – President Xi tells Party Congress
By Fareeza Haniff in Beijing fareeza@newsroom.gy China’s President Xi Jinping says the next five years will be “crucial” to building...
China’s ‘Zero COVID’ policy led to low infection, death rates & economic stability – Party Spokesperson
By Fareeza Haniff in Beijing fareeza@newsroom.gy Despite the majority of the world returning to normalcy two years after the deadly...
Russia is giving soldiers Viagra to rape Ukrainians: UN official
(New York Post)- A UN official claimed Russia is using rape as its “military strategy” in Ukraine — providing soldiers...
China’s Communist Party set to host historic congress
China’s ruling Communist Party is preparing for a historical congress this weekend and it is widely expected that President Xi...
Amitabh Bachchan, the familiar presence in our lives for almost six decades
(The Wire) When a young, lanky man, accompanied by a friend, walked into the office of K.A. Abbas to ask...
Guyana supports UN-backed strategy for larger Caribbean presence within IPU
By Kurt Campbell in Kigali Kurt@newsroom.gy Guyana’s Parliament is participating in the ongoing 145th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in...
Guyana-born US powerball winner defrauded by lawyer buys US$4M luxury home
(New York Post) – What would you do if you won the lottery? A Staten Island Powerball winner, one who struck...
Cubans approve gay marriage by large margin in referendum
(Reuters) – Cubans approved gay marriage and adoption overwhelmingly in a Sunday referendum backed by the government that also boosted...
US to resume full immigrant visa processing in Havana in early 2023
(Reuters) – The United States plans to resume full immigrant visa processing in Havana for the first time since 2017,...
Trump, adult children sued by New York attorney general for fraud
Reuters – Donald Trump and his adult children were sued for “numerous acts of fraud and misrepresentation” on Wednesday by...
Guyana makes pitch for more US support amid focus on production, trade
The United States (US) government restated its pledge of US$28 million to boost food production in the Caribbean but President...
US restates US$28M to Caribbean as President Ali, other leaders meet Kamala Harris
The United States government has reiterated its pledge of US$28 million in financing for Caribbean countries. The announcement was made...
Queen’s funeral: Gail Teixeira to represent Guyana
Gail Teixeira, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance will attend Monday’s funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the...
President declares Sept. 19 day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has declared September 19, 2022 a national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II in sympathy...
Royal rebranding: What will happen to stamps, coins, banknotes and passports?
After 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II had become an intrinsic part of our everyday lives. We’re accustomed...
Top UN Official visiting Guyana for talks with Pres. Ali, Gov’t
Abdulla Shahid, the President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, will be visiting Guyana on Friday...
Queen Elizabeth II: World leaders remember a ‘kind-hearted Queen’
(BBC) – World leaders and dignitaries have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who has died at the age of...
