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...
President Ali says ‘big issues confronted’ in talks with Kamala Harris
Vice President of the United States of America Kamala Harris on Wednesday spoke with President Irfaan Ali as part of...
President Ali wants U.S support to unlock financing for climate change adaptation, mitigation
President Irfaan Ali on Monday said the United States can play a major role in helping the Caribbean region secure...
Support for Guyana in banking, finance as President Ali holds fruitful discussions with top US official
President Irfaan Ali and US Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves held fruitful discussions on Monday in Washington DC. Deputy...
CARICOM ‘extremely saddened’ by Haitian migrants’ deaths
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat in Georgetown on Monday said the group was “extremely saddened” over the deaths of 17...
India elects first president from tribal community
MUMBAI, July 21 (Reuters) – Lawmakers chose India’s first president from the country’s tribal communities on Thursday, which could boost...
France recommits to full-fledged diplomatic presence in Guyana, respect for sovereignty
The French Government is currently not represented by an Embassy in Guyana but on Monday its Chargé d’Affaires José Gomez...
Europe’s rush to buy Africa’s natural gas draws cries of hypocrisy
(Bloomberg) Near the tip of Nigeria’s Bonny Island, an arrowhead speck of land where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Niger...
UN Regional Director visiting Guyana from today with keen focus on LCDS
Roberto Valent, the Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean for the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO), will visit...
‘We are ready’ – President implores Saudi delegation to end the talking and invest now
Guyana on Saturday received promising commitments from an enthusiastic visiting delegation from Saudia Arabia but President Dr. Irfaan Ali was...
Guyana offers Saudi Arabia land to establish embassy
President Dr. Irfaan Ali was ready for action on Saturday as he engaged a delegation of over 60 persons from...
Shinzo Abe, former Japanese prime minister, dies after being shot during election campaign
NARA, Japan, July 8 (Reuters) – Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving leader, died on Friday after being shot...
After scandals, Boris Johnson quits as UK Prime Minister
LONDON, July 7 (Reuters) – Scandal-ridden Boris Johnson announced on Thursday he would quit as British prime minister after he...
Major Indian companies interested in setting up operations in Guyana
By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy Several well-established multi-million dollar businesses from India have registered serious interest in coming to Guyana and...
‘No preconditions, no favours’ – India offers itself as Guyana’s development partner
The Government of India, through its High Commission in Guyana, has offered itself as Guyana’s development partner, stating that its...
President Ali says ‘bold, innovative, visionary thinking’ exists in Commonwealth to address crises
President Irfaan Ali on Saturday said that the answers to the energy, climate and food crises facing the Commonwealth –...
54-nation Commonwealth backs judicial process to end Guyana/Venezuela border controversy
In a significant move, the 54-nation Commonwealth, which includes the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, have backed the legal route...
US Supreme Court overturns landmark abortion ruling
(Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday took the dramatic step of overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling...
Embassy backs Chinese investments in Guyana as trade surges to US$710M
Trade between Guyana and China topped US$710 million (or about GY $148.6 billion), at the end of 2021- a figure...
