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...
Ratan Tata, former Tata Group chairman, dies at age 86
[Reuters] – Ratan Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who put a staid and sprawling Indian conglomerate on the global...
‘Diddy’ denied bail, will remain in jail as trial unfolds
(CNN) Sean “Diddy” Combs will be held by himself at the Special Housing Unit in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn...
Trump loses Eddy Grant’s ‘Electric Avenue’ lawsuit
(Business Insider) A federal judge in Manhattan has found former president Donald Trump liable for damages in a hotly-contested copyright battle...
Opposition statement on passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal
STATEMENT BY THE LEADER OF THE PNCR, LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION AND CHAIRMAN OF APNU, MR. AUBREY C. NORTON, MP...
Sébastien Sigouin to be Canadian High Commissioner
See below full press release from the Canadian High Commission: The High Commission of Canada is pleased to inform you...
40 Guyanese businesses set to share in BritCham Guyana’s London launch
With Guyana already being the United Kingdom’s (UK) leading trade partner in the whole of the Caribbean, Guyanese businesses are...
Guyana, US seeking to accelerate progress after strategic dialogue
Guyana and the United States are looking to develop a mechanism to fast-track the implementation of agreements reached during a...
Bangladesh PM resigns, interim government to be formed
(Reuters) – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and fled the country, as more people were killed in...
No evidence to support Maduro’s claim to victory; U.S urges peaceful transition of power
See below the full statement issued by the United States State Department: The United States applauds the Venezuelan people...
Musk Vs. Maduro? Billionaire Accepts Bizarre Fight Challenge From Venezuela’s President
(Forbes) – Elon Musk has accepted an apparent invitation from embattled Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to physically fight after the...
US Trade Representative to visit Guyana
United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai, will travel to Guyana on Friday. Tai, a Cabinet member, serves as the...
Guyana & China’s Shandong province pushing more trade, cultural ties
By Vishani Ragobeer in Shandong vishani@newsroom.gy The Shandong province in China has been undergoing rapid development, evidenced by its substantial...
Car repossessions surge 23% as Americans fall behind on payments
High interest rates and tight budgets are making monthly bills unaffordable for a growing number of vehicle owners.
President Ali and Sir Tony Blair discuss digital transformation and climate change
President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with former British Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair at the Office of the President on...
Guyana calls for an immediate ceasefire; prioritize the protection of civilians- Amb. Rodrigues-Birkett tells UN Security Council
See full statement issued below: I thank the delegation of the Russian Federation for organizing this Open Debate and express...
Guyana receives additional EU funding to support Forest Governance implementation
The Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat on Monday, witnessed the signing of an agreement between the European Union (EU)...
Lula “scared” by Maduro rhetoric, urges respect for Venezuela election
BRASILIA, July 22 (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday urged Venezuela’s government to respect the...
Donald Trump champions ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ to expand drilling initiatives
Former President Donald Trump reignited his support for aggressive energy policies at the Republican National Convention (RNC) Thursday night, emphasising...
