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 concerned about Russia/Venezuela developments
The Guyana Government says it is “inevitably very concerned” about reports of Russia moving to deploy strategic aircraft at a...
Gov’t welcomes lifting of sanctions on RUSAL
The Government of Guyana has welcomed the United States decision to conditionally lift sanctions on Russian aluminum company, RUSAL since...
US$3.7M spent on legal fees for border case
By Bibi Khatoon The Guyana Government has so far expended over US$3.7M (GYD$780M) on legal fees to settle its border...
Maduro accuses US of plotting to kill him
[BBC] Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has accused the US of plotting to kill him and topple his government. He told...
Passenger from Guyana busted with 70 birds in curlers at JFK
A passenger travelling from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) was nabbed with 70 live birds hidden in hair curlers...
Three top int’l airlines eye Guyana
“These are not fly-by-night one plane airlines,” Minister Jordan stated. The Finance Minister confirmed that United Airlines is in talks...
Bank of Baroda’s exit from Guyana sad, but not surprising – Finance Minister
India’s leading public sector bank, the Bank of Baroda, has commenced steps to sell its Guyana operations, but the Government...
US$11.6M IDB loan for Guyana’s energy sector approved
The US$11.6 million loan will prepare Guyana for its transition towards becoming a major oil and gas producing state Relying...
GRDB inks US$5.2M contract for rice exports to Panama
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has inked a US$5.2M contract for the supply of 9,075 tonnes of white rice...
ExxonMobil makes 10th oil discovery offshore Guyana
ExxonMobil today announced a tenth discovery offshore Guyana at the Pluma-1 well on the Stabroek Block. The announcement was made...
Movement of Fly Jamaica wreckage causes cancellation of some flights
Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) has cancelled all flights leaving and arriving at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) amid safety...
Japan acknowledged for supporting Guyana’s development
Japanese Ambassador to Guyana, Mitsuhiko Okada and his wife Mrs. Mari Okada, paid a courtesy call to the Prime Minister,...
Police fingered in theft of display planes at reception
Police officers have allegedly stolen several items which were put on display at the international aviation forum which was hosted...
Guyana signs landmark agreement with EU on timber exports
Guyana and the European Union over the weekend signed an agreement marking conclusion of negotiations on a Voluntary Partnership Agreement...
Guyana commits to direct flights from C’bean to Africa
The Governments of Guyana and Ghana Friday morning signed an Air Services Agreement, paving the way for direct flights between...
Guyana tables reasons why Int’l Court can settle border controversy with Venezuela
The Guyana Government Monday submitted to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) its Memorial detailing why the court has jurisdiction...
US backs Guyana in border controversy with Venezuela
The United States of America (USA) has called on all parties to respect the 1899 Arbitral Award which had determined...
US Ambassador Perry Holloway retires
Days before his final day as Ambassador to Guyana, United States Diplomat, Perry Holloway joked about the elderliness of the...
