Guyana and the United States have held another round of discussions on strengthening bilateral relations in the fields of security, multilateral relations, food and energy and climate change. Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud on Monday met with both senior officials of the White House and the State Department. Also on Monday,…
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the world in various ways and resulted in heightened reports of gender-based violence against women. And a recent report done in Guyana highlighted the need for essential resources for women living with disabilities. The unveiling of the community research report titled, ‘Women with Disabilities and…
Press Release issued by the Guyana Chess Federation The Guyana Chess Federation held its biennial Annual General Meeting on November 26th, 2023, via Zoom, to report on its activities for the period 2021-2023 and to hold elections for Office Bearers for the next two years. Anand Raghunauth, the lone candidate…
Lady Jags’ Head Coach Omar Khan has finalised a formidable squad which includes captain Chante’ Sandiford and forward Annalisa Vincent for the crucial November 29 clash against Dominica in the Concacaf W Road To Gold Cup. This match is pivotal for Guyanese as they strive to solidify their lead in…
Four fishermen headed out to sea some 13 days ago to help another vessel that was in distress. But now, they have been reported missing and their families remain hopeful that they are still alive. Twenty-six-year old Gweneth Ashby, the wife of the boat captain, Worrin Yipsam, told the News…
Minister of Public Service Sonia Parag on Tuesday said that greed is the motivating factor behind Venezuela’s December 3 referendum regarding Guyana’s Essequibo territory. “Our history of what the Guyana map is, what our borders are, was established since 1899 by the Arbitral Award. Venezuela accepted that and for over…
Travis Evans called ‘Short Boss’ was on Tuesday sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2018 murder of 46-year-old Legal Clerk, Gregory ‘Wayne’ Frank. Evans, 29, formerly of Sophia, Greater Georgetown, was sentenced by Justice Jo Ann Barlow at the Demerara High Court; she ordered the convict to serve 25 years…
President Dr. Irfaan Ali is attending this year’s global climate talks in Dubai and plans to continue his engagements with Guyana’s partners on the Guyana/ Venezuela border controversy and the Spanish-speaking country’s planned December 3 referendum. The President is expected to return to Guyana on December 2, after meaningfully participating…
By Sharda Bacchus Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy Guyana is currently the United Kingdom’s (UK) leading trade partner in the region and over the next four days, a visiting trade mission from the country will be engaging local stakeholders and the government to explore investment opportunities in various sectors. There are eleven delegates, including…
The leadership from the United States Army 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) met November 27-28 as part of the United States and Guyana’s strong military to military partnership. The U.S. and Guyana defence forces discussed upcoming engagements to include strategic planning sessions and…
