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...
US, local law firms hired to revamp, develop legislation for oil sector
The Department of Energy has contracted two law firms –one based in the United States and the other based in...
Chinese say Coronavirus travel ban an overreaction; Chinese doctors ready to return to Guyana
The Chinese Embassy in Guyana is seeking an arrangement to have 16 Chinese doctors who travelled to China for the...
Gov’t to lift its first cargo of crude oil next week, no information on price revealed
With the ExxonMobil led consortium having lifted the first two million barrels of Guyana’s crude oil, the Guyana Government will...
Fired Bauxite workers want RUSAL out of the country
By Bibi Khatoon Bauxite workers at Araoima, Region Ten wants RUSAL (Russian Aluminum) to be ousted from the country to...
Guyana joins Int’l forum committed to good governance of oil money
Guyana has joined a voluntary organisation of global sovereign wealth funds committed to promoting good governance and investment management practices...
JetBlue likely to commence Guyana-NY flights in April
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is finalising its assessment of JetBlue Airways Corporation (JetBlue) to commence flights from Guyana...
International Court to hear Guyana/Venezuela border case March 23-27
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) –the highest court in the world – will hold public hearings in the Guyana/Venezuela...
‘No contract is set in stone’- says GRA’s Commissioner-General
Head of the country’s revenue collection agency, Godfrey Statia believes Guyana can renegotiate its Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) with ExxonMobil...
Guyana ‘likely’ to deny entry to visitors from China as coronavirus spreads
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday said Guyana will likely deny entry to persons from China as the coronavirus...
Coronavirus declared global health emergency by WHO
[BBC] – Coronavirus has been declared a global emergency by the World Health Organization, as the outbreak continues to spread...
Guyana, Albania sign visa waiver agreement
The Governments of Guyana and the Republic of Albania signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Exemption of Visa...
President Granger lauds Guyana’s relations with India
President David Granger on Sunday evening attended the 70th Republic Anniversary observance of the Republic of India, held at the...
Update: Kobe Bryan, daughter die in helicopter crash
New York Times – Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash. The retired Los Angeles Lakers...
Guyana begins screening of passengers for new coronavirus
The Cheddi Jagan Airport and the Eugene F. Correia Airport will Friday night begin screening arriving passengers for the new...
Political leaders have progressive attitude to handle oil wealth – expert
The Center for Local Business Development on Thursday began their first informative oil sector teaching series for Guyanese titled “Join...
Prince Harry and Meghan to step back as senior royals
(BBC) – The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they will step back as “senior” royals and work to...
American Airlines commences direct flights from New York to Guyana
American Airlines, one of the largest airlines in the world, on Wednesday evening launched direct flights from New York to...
Local Content Policy to be completed this month
Guyana’s Local Content Policy is being edited and will be completed this month, Director of the Department of Energy, Dr...
