Guyana

DISTINGUISHED international lawyer Paul Reichler has dismissed Venezuela’s claims of collusion between the United States of America and Great Britain as implausible and unsupported. He told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that the historical record instead confirms the legitimacy of the 1897 Treaty of Washington and the October 3, 1899, Arbitral […]

–emphasises there was never Spanish administration, settlement in Essequibo region FORMER Foreign Affairs Minister and Guyana’s agent in the border case, Carl Greenidge, has told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that it was Venezuela—not Great Britain—that pushed for arbitration to settle the long-standing territorial controversy. Continuing […]

–reaffirms Guyana’s commitment to ICJ ruling, urges Venezuela to do the same GUYANA’S Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Hugh Todd, told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that the ongoing border controversy with its western neighbour, Venezuela, carries profound national implications, describing it as a case that goes […]

–British King’s Counsel tells court; says final ruling could lay foundation for ‘enduring peace and security’ in the region BRITISH King’s Counsel Edward Craven has urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to impose remedial measures on Venezuela, including ordering the withdrawal and destruction of official maps depicting Guyana’s […]

PRESIDENT Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali used the world’s premier offshore energy forum on Monday to outline a case that the global conversation must shift from “energy transition to energy balance.” Delivering the feature address at the opening of the 2026 edition of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, President Ali said that Guyana’s

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali was, on Sunday evening, conferred with the Visionary Leadership Award by the Bilateral Chamber in Houston, Texas, in recognition of his steadfast leadership and transformative vision for Guyana’s economic development. The accolade, according to information from the Office of the President, highlights his role in advancing […]

A MEMBER of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) was injured on Monday after a patrol operation came under fire along the country’s western border, according to an official statement from the Force. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 hrs during a boat patrol in Region Seven, as ranks were escorting three civilian vessels transporting personnel

THE Yakusari Community Ground is set to receive a significant upgrade, as resources are being mobilised to install lighting at the facility. This announcement was made by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., during a visit to the site on Saturday. The addition of lights, which is set to commence on

By Frederick Halley MINISTER within the Ministry of Public Works, Madanlall Ramraj, has urged Guyanese in the diaspora to return home to share their expertise in support of nation building efforts, pointing out that their contributions, through investment, knowledge, culture, and advocacy, continue to shape the nation’s development. “You are the true […]

–clubs, green spaces central to national sustainability push, Minister Parag emphasises THE Government of Guyana is moving to strengthen public engagement in environmental protection, with a particular focus on getting young people more involved in preserving Guyana’s natural resources, according to Minister of Education Sonia Parag, on Monday. The […]

Brian Richards pled guilty to murder before Justice Joy Persaud-Singh at the Georgetown High Court on Monday, admitting to the 2023 killing of entertainer and educator Kirwyn Mars, popularly known as “Sir Mars”. Richards, a 24-year-old labourer, entered the guilty plea during High Court proceedings in a case prosecuted by State attorneys Padma Dubraj, […]

Highlighting Guyana’s growing appeal as a place to live and retire, President Dr Irfaan Ali said that increasing numbers of Guyanese in the diaspora are returning home to register for and receive their pensions locally. He made the remarks on Friday last during a Labour Day Brunch hosted at State House, where he outlined that The post Guyanese abroad […]

Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, performing the functions of President, on Monday received a courtesy call from the new British High Commissioner to Guyana, Joseph Guy Fisher, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). During the meeting, the officials discussed areas of mutual interest, including security cooperation, trade and […]

Set to span two days, the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has launched an exhibition in observance of Earth Day 2026, themed “Bridging People with Nature” at the Guyana-China Friendship Park. Scores of students from several schools gathered on the lawns of the Guyana-China Friendship Park to witness the launch of the Earth Day exhibition. The The post […]

A Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldier was shot and injured on Monday morning after a patrol escorting civilian vessels came under fire along the western border in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). The GDF, in a statement issued on Monday said the incident occurred around 11:30h in the vicinity of Black Water as ranks conducted a boat The post Soldier shot at […]