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...
British Prime Minister tests positive for Coronavirus
[Reuters] – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating at his Downing Street residence...
Guyana’s prospects remain bright despite low oil demand and activity
By Bibi Khatoon Despite the current low oil prices, Guyana’s prospects remain bright, according to Chief Economist of the American...
US charges Venezuelan leader with ‘narco-terrorism’
[BBC] – The US has charged Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, and other senior officials in the country with “narco-terrorism”. It...
Britain’s Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus
LONDON (Reuters) – Prince Charles, the 71-year-old heir to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus but is in...
Guyana receives US$55M for first million barrels of oil
Guyana has received $11.4 Billion (US $55M) for the first lift of the country’s one million barrels of oil, which...
China’s CNOOC to load first cargo of Guyanese oil in coming days
(Reuters) – China’s state-controlled oil company CNOOC Ltd is scheduled to load in the coming days its first cargo of...
Indian Gov’t underlines importance of fair, transparent electoral process here
The Government of India has joined other foreign powers in calling for a credible elections process in Guyana and said...
U.S. warns of ‘serious consequences’ if Gov’t is formed from electoral fraud
The United States Government on Tuesday increased pressure for there to be a credible and transparent vote count in Guyana...
Commonwealth SG says there is still time for GECOM to preserve Guyana’s democracy
Statement from the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth on Guyana, Patricia Scotland: On 11 March 2020, the Acting Chief Justice of...
Coronavirus: Trump suspends travel from Europe to US
[BBC] – US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new travel restrictions on Europe in a bid to combat the...
Windsor Estates pays $30M per acre of land for Ogle development
With a promise to build exquisite restaurants, banks and all that is needed for entertainment and leisure, the sod was...
Energy Dept. seeking reputable firm to market Liza crude, build capacity
The Department of Energy (DE) is inviting Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the provision of marketing services for Guyana’s share...
Brazil confirms first coronavirus case in Latin America
[REUTERS] – Brazil’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed the first case of a fast-spreading new coronavirus in Latin America, diagnosing...
Sir Shridath Ramphal calls for unity ahead of ICJ hearing on border case
Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Sir Shridath Ramphal has issued a call for peace during and after the March 2 general...
Guyana lifts first million barrels of profit oil; to get 5 million barrels in 2020
Guyana on Tuesday began the two-day lifting of its first million barrel of light sweet crude from the Liza Destiny...
Gov’t starts monthly report on Petroleum production, revenues
The Ministry of Finance on Monday began publishing monthly reports on the Natural Resources Fund (NRF) recording petroleum production and...
Trini businessman building Marriott-branded hotel at Ogle
By Kurt Campbell A Trinidad businessman, who runs the Amalgamated security company in Guyana, is building a Marriott-branded hotel at...
Greek oil tanker arrives to lift Guyana’s first portion of oil
The Department of Energy has announced that a Greece-registered crude oil tanker will arrive in Guyanese waters Thursday to lift...
