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...
Guyana ups pressure on Panama to pay $1.9B owed to rice millers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday dispatched a letter to the Panamanian authorities urging them to honour their obligations...
Labour Minister withdraws ‘harsh statements’ against Troy Resources
Cognisant that statements he made during a visit to the Australian mining company, Troy Resources on Wednesday have stirred controversy...
Trump accepts transition to Biden must begin
(BBC) Donald Trump has accepted a formal US transition should begin for President-elect Joe Biden to take office. The president said...
US-based Guyanese dies while on military duty in South Korea
[NJ.com] – Gov. Phil Murphy ordered all flags in New Jersey to be lowered on Monday in honor of a...
World Bank provides Guyana with US$26M to strengthen flood risk management
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors on Thursday approved US$26 million in additional financing for Guyana to support the...
‘It’s ok to borrow right now’ – IDB economic adviser tells Guyana
By Kurt Campbell Regional Economic Adviser at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), David Rosenblatt is advising Guyana and other regional...
High ranking officials from UAE on three-day visit here
A team of high ranking officials from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is on a three-day visit to Guyana. The...
Oil and gas investors looking to establish regional offices here
Investors in the oil and gas industry have signalled their interest to establish their regional headquarters in Guyana, according to...
ExxonMobil’s US$100 million, ultra deep-water Tanager-1 exploration well on Kaieteur Block considered non-commercial, heavy oil
ExxonMobil, along with its other co-venturers, Hess Corporation, Ratio Petroleum and Cataleya Energy, held high hopes that the Tanager-1 exploration...
Moderna: COVID vaccine shows nearly 95% protection
(BBC) A new vaccine that protects against Covid-19 is nearly 95% effective, early data from US company Moderna shows. The...
Pres. Ali urges support for WHO, other groups developing COVID-19 vaccines
President Irfaan Ali on Thursday advocated for continued support for the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other institutions which are...
Covid vaccine: First ‘milestone’ vaccine offers 90% protection
BBC – The first effective coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19, a preliminary analysis...
Alex Trebek, host of gameshow Jeopardy, dies aged 80
(The Guardian) Alex Trebek, the beloved host of the gameshow Jeopardy!, has died. He was 80. Trebek had been suffering from...
Kamala makes history as first woman Vice-President
(BBC) Kamala Harris savoured the moment she became the first woman, and the first black and Asian American, to be vice-president-elect,...
US Election 2020: Joe Biden wins the presidency
(BBC) – Joe Biden has won the race to become the next US president, defeating Donald Trump following a cliff-hanger...
Belgian police seize 11.5 tons of cocaine in shipment from Guyana
The Brussel Times – Belgian prosecutors have dealt a new blow to a recently disbanded drug gang led by a former Belgian...
Guyana to access Qatar Fund for Development; country to get portable military hospitals, ventilators
The way has been paved for Guyana to access the Qatar Fund for Development and Qatar has immediately pledged support...
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett accredited as Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the UN
See full statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: On October 2, 2020, Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, was...
