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...
ExxonMobil discovers more oil offshore Guyana
IRVING, Texas – ExxonMobil said today it made an oil discovery at the Uaru-2 well in the Stabroek Block offshore...
Oil and gas: India in talks with Guyana for long-term crude supply – Minister
By Neil Marks and Nidhi Verma (Reuters) – India, the world’s third-largest crude consumer and importer, has approached Guyana’s government...
U.S recommits to strengthening security, democratic values in Guyana, C’bbean region
United States Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, on Wednesday met virtually with foreign ministers from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)...
Minneapolis ex-policeman Chauvin convicted of murdering George Floyd
(Reuters) – Former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin was convicted on Tuesday of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the...
UN releases US$1M in emergency aid for St. Vincent
The United Nations announced on Monday that US$1 million in funds from the Central Emergency Response Fund was released to...
Water tanks, water for Barbados as Guyana preps third ship of disaster relief for St Vincent
Two days after the first shipment of 350 tonnes of disaster relief items arrived in St. Vincent and the Grenadines...
Queen Elizabeth stands alone as her ‘strength’ Philip is laid to rest
(Reuters) Queen Elizabeth and her family paid their last respects to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated...
Gov’t holds first bilateral consultation with Canada, closer cooperation expected
The Irfaan Ali-led government held its first bilateral consultation with officials of the Canadian government earlier this week on a...
Prince Philip was the gruff figure at heart of Britain’s monarchy
LONDON (Reuters) – A blunt-speaking naval officer who as Queen Elizabeth’s dutiful consort helped modernise the British monarchy, Prince Philip...
Prince Philip, 99, has died
(BBC) – Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. Buckingham Palace said: “It...
Covid surge in South America as Brazil variant spreads
(BBC) – Coronavirus figures released by health authorities across South America on Monday show a number of countries grappling with...
Guyanese businesses urged to do more than exporting coconuts to DR
Guyana’s private sector came together on Wednesday for a virtual educational session on the 1998 CARICOM-Dominican Republic (DR) Free Trade...
U.S conducts medical training in Region One
The U.S. Embassy Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) Team conducted a medical training with members of the Guyanese Ministry of Health...
‘There is a space for everyone’ – EU Ambassador touts more ‘Europe in Guyana’
Recognising that Guyana’s potential goes beyond its newly discovered oil and gas reserves, European Union (EU) Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando...
Barbados received 5,000 COVID vaccines from Guyana
(Barbados Nation) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said her Government received 5 000 doses of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines from Guyana...
Guyana receives US$61M from latest oil lift
See below full statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources: In keeping the Government’s commitment to accountability and transparency in...
Guyana to participate in Expo2020 in Dubai
Destination Guyana will be showcased when Expo2020 is held in Dubai later this year. Dubbed the ‘World’s Greatest Show of...
Gov’t commits to fairness and equity in treatment of migrants
Guyana has committed to ensuring that there is fairness and equity in the treatment of migrants, which Foreign Secretary, Robert...
