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...
Fiery plane crash kills 179 in worst airline disaster in South Korea
(Reuters) The deadliest air accident ever in South Korea killed 179 people on Sunday, when an airliner belly-landed and skidded off the...
Guyana submits reply to Venezuela’s pleadings at World Court
Guyana today (Monday, December 9, 2024) submitted to the International Court of Justice in The Hague its final written brief...
Biden pardons his son, Hunter, after repeatedly saying he would not
(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, a reversal after pledging...
Trump threatens Brics nations with 100% tariffs if they undermine dollar
(Financial Times) US president-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened tariffs of 100 per cent against the so-called Brics countries unless their...
India’s Modi receives Guyana’s highest national award for exceptional global leadership
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Guyana’s highest national honour, the Order of Excellence late Wednesday night in...
US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire
[Reuters] – The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, drawing criticism...
From supplying ferries to scholarships, India pitches itself as key partner for CARICOM
By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy, is keen on deepening ties with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)...
Guyana’s Green Gold: The Iwokrama Forest’s success showcased at COP29
By Danielle Swain in Baku danielle@newsroom.gy As developing nations hold a collective breath on the New Climate Finance Goal at...
Forest carbon toolkit launched at COP29
The Commonwealth Secretariat launched its Forest Carbon Market toolkit at COP29, providing a roadmap to accessing funding through the voluntary...
President Ali, India’s PM to discuss military cooperation, climate change
Prime Minister of India, the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, is set to arrive in Guyana on Tuesday for a three-day visit,...
India’s PM Narendra Modi for historic visit to Guyana next week
See below the full release from the Office of the President: At the invitation of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan...
Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback
(Reuters) Donald Trump was elected president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White...
Fox News projects Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to become 47th US President
(Fox News) The Fox News Decision Desk projects former President Trump has defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in a stunning victory, delivering...
When will we know who has won the US election?
(BBC) American voters were going to the polls into the evening on Tuesday to choose their next president. US election results...
Guyana, Singapore agree to strengthen partnership during high-level talks in Samoa
At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, President Dr. Irfaan Ali of Guyana and Prime Minister Lawrence...
Guyana’s oil helping to prevent price manipulation – US official
By Vishani Ragobeer in La Jolla, San Diego vishani@newsroom.gy Oil produced in the Stabroek Block offshore the tiny South American...
Dangerous Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida’s west coast
(Reuters) – An expanding Hurricane Milton closed in on Florida’s west coast on Wednesday, spawning tornados and lashing the region...
Flooding in the Sahara desert fills lake that had been dry for 50 years
[The New York Post] – An extreme onslaught of rain in Morocco — about a year’s worth in two days...
