Venezuela’s Defence Minister has announced an immediate deployment of military forces across the country. Speaking in Spanish in a video address, Vladimir Padrino López called for a united front of resistance in the face of “the worst aggression” ever against Venezuela, adding that Venezuela was following “Maduro’s orders” that all…
Trump says US has ‘captured’ Venezuelan President Maduro amid large scale strikes
United States President Donald Trump confirmed that a large-scale strike in Venezuela was conducted early Saturday morning and said that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured. See below the full statement from President Trump shared on his Truth Social account: “The United States of America has successfully carried out a…
Trump orders strikes on Caracas, officials tell CBS, as Venezuela declares national emergency
(BBC) United States President Donald Trump ordered strikes on military sites in Venezuela, US officials have told the BBC’s US news partner CBS, after several explosions rocked the capital, Caracas. Plumes of smoke were seen rising from the Venezuelan capital early on Saturday morning. A national emergency has been declared….
Guyana’s security architecture fully active – Pres. Ali says after explosions in Venezuela
Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali has reassured citizens that the country’s security architecture has been monitoring the situation in neighbouring Venezuela. “The security architecture is fully active,” the President said in an invited comment early Saturday morning. “The Guyana Defence Force and the security forces are monitoring the situation and…
Explosions heard over Venezuelan capital amid US tensions
(Al Jazeera) Explosions have been heard and plumes of smoke are rising in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, according to an Al Jazeera correspondent there, amid spiralling tensions with the United States. The Reuters news agency also reports loud noises were being heard in Caracas in the early hours of Saturday…
GGMC tightens net on mining sector with mandatory local bank accounts and record updates
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has moved to significantly tighten oversight of the gold mining sector, announcing mandatory local bank account requirements and compulsory updates of personal records for all miners and stakeholders as part of a broader national push to clamp down on illegal activity, environmental abuse…
Budget 2026 to build on PPP/C manifesto and Pres. Ali’s vision for a modern, prosperous Guyana – Dr. Singh
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, says Budget 2026 will be presented within a clear policy framework already laid out in the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) 2025 manifesto, reflecting extensive public consultation and President Irfaan Ali’s vision for national transformation. During…
GRA uncovers conspiracy between employees, Azruddin Mohamed to transfer vehicles in breach of AML regulations
See full statement from the GRA below: The Guyana Revenue Authority is presently investigating several employees who may have aided and abetted Mr. Azruddin Mohamed in the transfer of several motor vehicles between November 27, 2025, and December 5, 2025, in breach of both regulations associated with the transfer of…
Boxers handed signing bonuses ahead of January Pro/Am showdown
As fighters for the upcoming “Pro/Am Showdown” sat down to sign their contracts, they were met with immediate signing bonuses—a move designed to shatter the traditional “amateur-pay” culture and elevate the professional standards of the sport in Guyana. The contract signing was held on Friday at the Windjammer International Hotel….
Rum tours, Rupununi Rodeo high on THAG’s agenda for 2026
Tourism is expected to give a significant boost to Guyana’s economy in 2026, and according to the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), rum tours and the annual Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo are high on the agenda. Speaking to the News Room on Wednesday, THAG President Mitra Rajkumar said several…
