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...
EU hopeful for swift resolution to ‘flying’ tensions with Venezuela
European Union (EU) Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Ponz Cantó is hopeful for a peaceful and rapid resolution to the new...
Biden sends Republic Anniversary message
The following message was sent to President Irfaan Ali by U.S. President Joe Biden: Dear Mr. President: It is my...
India wishes Guyana progress and prosperity on Republic Anniversary
See below full message from the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of the 51st Republic Anniversary:...
Saudi Arabia King, Crown Prince send Republic Anniversary message
See below messages by King of Saudi Arabia and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques along with the Crown Prince,...
Taiwan blames Chinese ‘bullying’ for Guyana revoking rep office
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan on Friday blamed Chinese “bullying” for Guyana’s decision to revoke a deal for the island to...
Taiwan opens office in Guyana; Todd says no shift in foreign policy
Taiwan has announced the opening of an office in Guyana, but the Foreign Ministry here said this does not signal...
Maduro ordered release of Guyanese fishermen, halted legal proceedings
The decision to release the two detained Guyanese fishing vessels and send home its 12-member crew was made by Venezuelan...
Todd says release of fishermen can lead to rebuilding bridges with Venezuela
By Kurt Campbell Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, on Wednesday, commended the Nicholas Maduro administration...
China to offer 10 million vaccine doses to Covax
BEIJING, China (AFP) — China plans to provide 10 million doses of COVID-19 jabs to the WHO-backed international vaccine distribution programme Covax,...
Venezuela releases Guyanese fishermen, vessels
By Kurt Campbell After almost two weeks of being detained in neighbouring Venezuela on a false claim that they were...
No update on release of Guyanese fishermen; relief still being finalised
By Kurt Campbell Almost two weeks after being detained in neighbouring Venezuela on a false claim that they were fishing...
Ali says will not bend to threats to Guyana’s national security
By Kurt Campbell In an outright rejection of Venezuela’s renewed aggressive stance against Guyana, Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and...
Post BREXIT: Dr. Singh tables Order to give legal effect to CARIFORUM-UK EPA
As a result of Britain’s recent exit from the European Union (BREXIT), Senior Minister within the Office of the President...
Farfan & Mendes reaps benefits after partnering with Int’l Company
A mere few months after cementing its relationship with Canadian company, the Crosbie Group, Farfan and Mendes says it is...
Assuming U.S. presidency, Biden calls for end to ‘uncivil war’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrat Joe Biden was sworn in as president of the United States on Wednesday, assuming the helm...
COVID: UK bans travel from Guyana, other countries
(BBC) – A ban on travellers to the UK from South America and Portugal will come into force on Friday...
CARICOM denounces US decision to designate Cuba a sponsor of terrorism
See below full statement by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on US Designating Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism: The Caribbean...
U.S. to require negative virus tests from int’l air passengers
[NY Times] – Before boarding their flights, all international passengers headed to the United States will first need to show...
