Statement by Sir Shridath Ramphal on talks between the Presidents of Guyana and Venezuela December 11, 2023 It is important that the limits of the talks in St Vincent and the Grenadines are understood. False expectations should not be encouraged. For decades, CARICOM has been the most vocal and consistent…
By Vishani Ragobeer in Dubai vishani@newsroom.gy Fossils fuels- the main contributor to the climate crisis- were always going to be the hot topic at this year’s global climate talks in Dubai, COP28, with sweltering temperatures making 2023 the hottest year on record. But as the end of the conference draws…
See below full statement issued by the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown: As part of the United States’ and Guyana’s continuing military-to-military partnership, December 5-7, United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), Florida Air National Guard, and interagency personnel met with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to assess its military communications network and…
A female prison officer was arrested on Saturday after she was allegedly found in possession of a 289 grams of cannabis, some of which were concealed in a water bottle, while entering the New Amsterdam prison. Police Headquarters reported that in keeping with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the rank…
See below statement issued by the A New and United Guyana (ANUG): A New and United Guyana (ANUG) is proud to announce its newly elected executive team, a dynamic group of individuals dedicated to fostering national unity. ANUG is committed to working collaboratively with the current government, as well as…
Officials of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Sunday conducted a venue inspection tour of the National Stadium, Providence, to assess preparations ahead of the Men’s T20 World Cup in June 2024. Guyana is slated to host matches in the June 4-20 global showpiece, alongside…
By Fareeza Haniff fareeza@newsroom.gy Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr Irfaan Ali on Sunday announced that the Eccles to Diamond four-land Highway has been named the ‘Heroes Highway’ in honour of five soldiers who died in the line of duty last week while on a border mission….
By Vishani Ragobeer in Dubai vishani@newsroom.gy Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro wants to expand mining in the forest-rich Essequibo area of Guyana that his country claims and has now incorporated into its official map but Guyana’s Indigenous peoples have rejected these moves. For various Indigenous groups in Guyana, the forests they…
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Sunday reiterated that Guyana’s position on the border controversy with Venezuela remains “non-negotiable”, highlighting that the merit of the case will be determined by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The Head of State made the disclosure in a live broadcast on his Facebook page…
Guyana Football Federation (GFF) presidential candidate Franklin Wilson said he accepts the result of Saturday’s election, which the incumbent Wayne Forde won to secure a third consecutive term. Forde won 14-8 in a two-way battle at the GFF’s Extraordinary Congress at the National Training Centre at Providence, East Bank Demerara….
