Commenting on the recent decision by the International Court of Justice, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, said: The Commonwealth notes the 1st December 2023 decision of the International Court of Justice regarding the Guyana-Venezuela border dispute in the Guyana-Essequibo region. The International Court of Justice stated unanimously: “Pending a…
The Ministry of Housing and Water has assigned $40 billion for the execution of infrastructural projects in 2024. Subject minister Collin Croal said tenders were opened for the projects on Thursday, explaining that this is being done ahead of the National Budget to allow early commencement and to ensure that…
Ranks of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Thursday arrested 37-year-old Leonard Caleb for the illegal possession of 12.54 kg (almost 27.6 lbs.) of cannabis. A press release from CANU Noted that the illegal drugs has a street value of approximately $ 4 million. According to CANU, its ranks…
Works currently being executed on the Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway are under review and to ensure that the project is completed in time, there is a need for some contractors to work faster. And to do this, they may need to ‘double up’, Minister of Housing and Water, Collin…
By Vishani Ragobeer in Dubai vishani@newsroom.gy For years, Guyana has been asking countries and companies to appreciate the value of its vast forests. Now that many fear the climate crisis is venturing near a point of no return, the country’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali says Guyana still offers the world…
India beat a much-changed Australia to complete a T20 series victory in Raipur. A career-best 46 from Rinku Singh helped India post 174-9, despite Ben Dwarshuis taking 3-40. Australia, who won the third T20 on Tuesday, got off to a flying start thanks to the in-form Travis Head, who smashed 31 off…
Following on the heels of the recently concluded Continental Judges Seminar and Examination, and Caribbean Development Championships in Tobago last September, Archery Guyana’s Mohamed Gamal Khan, Robert Singh and Nicholas Hing have been selected for World Archery Americas international competitions in 2024. Hing will officiate at the Pan American Championships…
The World Court on Friday ruled that Venezuela should not take any action to seize control of Guyana’s Essequibo region. Read the Court’s full decision here
Full statement by President Dr Irfaan Ali following the ruling of the World Court: Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an important Order granting the provisional measures against Venezuela that Guyana requested in response to Venezuela’s announcement that it would be holding a referendum that would endorse, among…
The World Court on Friday ruled that Venezuela should not take any action to seize control of Guyana’s Essequibo region. The full Order can be read here.
