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...
U.S., EU unlikely to cut Russia off SWIFT for now -Biden
(Reuters) – The United States and the European Union have opted not to cut Russia off from the SWIFT global...
Guyana: Aggression against Ukraine a threat to Europe, countries everywhere
Hours after it issued a short statement condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Government of Guyana has now emphasised...
Biden adds sanctions to Russian banks and businesses
(Reuters) – President Joe Biden unveiled harsh new sanctions against Russia on Thursday after Moscow launched an all-out invasion of...
Ukraine’s nuclear power plant captured by Russian forces
Reuters – The Chernobyl nuclear power plant has been captured by Russian forces, an adviser to the Ukrainian presidential office,...
‘Hostilities’ against Ukraine contradicts sovereignty, territorial integrity – CARICOM condemns Russian invasion
The Caribbean Community, of which Guyana is a founding member, has issued a strong condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...
World leaders respond to Ukraine invasion, as fresh sanctions await Russia
(CNN)- As the world comes to terms with Russia launching a military attack on Ukraine, attention turns to how the...
OAS condemns Russian attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity
Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched an invasion of Ukraine early Thursday morning and the Organization of American States (OAS),...
BBC Ukraine editor: There is no safe place any more
By Marta Shokalo Editor BBC Ukrainian Service, Kyiv (BBC) – I was awake at night when I got a message...
Stocks slump, oil rips past US$100 as Russia invades Ukraine
(Reuters) – Oil prices broke above US$100 a barrel for the first time since 2014, stock markets slumped and the...
Gov’t recalls three baby formulas following infections, death in the US
The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department has recalled three baby formulas following three complaints of infections and one death...
The Queen tests positive for Covid
(BBC) – The Queen has tested positive for Covid, Buckingham Palace has said. The monarch is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms”...
David Lammy requests pardon for 1823 slave rebellion convicts
(The Guardian) – Exclusive: Shadow minister says pardon would be ‘significant step in Britain’s acknowledgement of its role in history...
Guyana’s envoy applauds Qatar for dedicating a day to sports
(Qatar Tribune) – Diplomats and officials of the Embassy of Cooperative Republic of Guyana held a fitness walkathon at Aspire...
Lata’s passing has left a void that cannot be filled- Indian High Commissioner
Statement by the Indian High Commissioner to Guyana, Dr. K.J. Srinivasa, on the passing of iconic Indian singer, Lata Mangeshkar...
‘The world has lost an amazing voice’- President Ali
President Irfaan Ali on Sunday expressed condolences to the family, government and people of India on the passing of the...
When Lata Mangeshkar drove Georgetown frantic in 1980
(Lata Mangeshkar, one of India’s most venerated singers who sang tens of thousands of songs in her lifetime, has died...
Lata Mangeshkar, India’s most iconic singer, dies at 92
Lata Mangeshkar, one of India’s most venerated singers who sang tens of thousands of songs in her lifetime, has died...
Despite challenges, China satisfied with Guyana’s adherence to One-China-Policy
By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy In 1972, Guyana took the lead and became the first country in the English-Speaking Caribbean...
