[Trinidad Guardian] – Caricom is expected to hold an emergency session tomorrow to discuss the latest developments between Venezuela and Guyana in the dispute over the Essequibo region. It comes as this country’s Government reinforced its call for respect of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) jurisdiction, for peace to…
Additional troops were Thursday morning deployed as the search and rescue operation recommenced to locate the Bell 402 Army helicopter with seven Guyana Defense Force ranks on board. And while efforts continue to locate the servicemen, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) said inclement weather continues to be a challenge. “Search…
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) Governance Meetings and Awards Ceremony are held annually in one of CXC participating countries. This year Guyana has the privilege of hosting this prestigious event. Guyana had previously hosted the event in 2012. The conglomerate of meetings and ceremony regarding Governance commenced on December 4…
See below the full statement issued by the United States Embassy in Georgetown: In collaboration with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) will conduct flight operations within Guyana on December 7. This exercise builds upon routine engagement and operations to enhance security partnership between the…
A search and rescue operation to find a Bell 402 Army helicopter with seven Guyana Defense Force Officers on board resumed at “first light” Thursday morning, senior officials within the GDF have confirmed. The army helicopter reportedly lost signal 30 miles from the border with Venezuela on Wednesday but the…
Akeem Bristol, a 27-year-old vendor who resides at North Sophia Squatting Area, Greater Georgetown was arrested in the wee hours of Thursday with an unlicensed semi-automatic firearm. A statement from Police Headquarters noted that ranks from the Turkeyen Police Station were on patrol duty in the North Sophia area at…
As Venezuela heightens its aggressions towards Guyana by redrawing its map and ordering companies out of the country’s territory, the United States of America (USA) has reaffirmed its “unwavering support” for Guyana’s sovereignty. In a press release issued by the US Department of State, it was revealed that Guyana’s President…
Venezuela has aggressively intensified its claim to two-thirds of Guyana’s territory and President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reiterated that his government is working with international allies to ensure that the Spanish-speaking country does not act in a ‘reckless’ manner, which can lead to instability in the western hemisphere. Speaking…
Aimed at making the energy sector more ‘approachable’ by getting more people involved, the Canada Guyana Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday launched its inaugural ‘Energy Link up.’ The event is designed to contribute to the conversation on the energy sector, providing a platform for the exchange of knowledge and skills…
Concacaf has confirmed essential details about the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup, including the complete list of participating women’s national teams, the pots and procedures for the official draw, and the three pairings for the Preliminary Round (Prelims). The inaugural edition of the region’s new flagship competition for women’s national…
