Politics

Venezuela argues against International Court hearing Guyana’s border case

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) began public hearings today in the case concerning the Arbitral Award of 1899 which settled the border dispute between Venezuela and the then British Guiana. The hearings which are now underway are specifically dealing with the preliminary objections raised by Venezuela in response to Guyana’s submission of its memorial […]

Requirements still exist for entry into the UK without a visa – High Commissioner Miller

British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller today said that while Guyanese can now travel to the United Kingdom (UK) without a visitor’s visa, there are still requirements for entry into the UK. While stating clearly that UK Government Officials do not comment on individual cases, the British High Commissioner urged Guyanese desirous of visiting […]

Guyana and Barbados to partner on development of major pharmaceutical industry for region

Guyana will partner with Barbados for a massive investment in the creation of the region’s first pharmaceutical industry, Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley announced during a press conference in Bridgetown today. The deal will also see cooperation from Rwanda, the European Union Commission, the European Union Development Bank and the World Health Organisation. Already, […]

President urges British trade mission to invest in Guyana now; Promises incentives for investment

President Irfaan Ali today urged British investors to put their money in Guyana’s Infrastructure, Housing, Education, Technology, and Agriculture Sectors, promising that there will be incentives for those who invest now, even as his Government workS to reduce the cost of energy. The Guyanese Head-of-State made the call shortly after his Foreign Affairs Minister, Hugh […]

ICJ to hear oral submissions to Venezuela’s objection to border controversy matter from Thursday

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), will begin public hearings in Guyana’s case against Venezuela over the border controversy and its settlement since 1899. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, oral arguments will take place before the Judges of the Court  from Thursday 17 to Tuesday 22 November 2022. The hearings […]

BREAKING: Guyanese US-drug fugitive “Death” arrested in Dominican Republic and extradited to the US

38-year-old suspected Guyanese drug trafficker Dennis Edwards aka “Death” has been extradited to the United States from the Dominican Republic to face drug trafficking charges. He was wanted in the United States for drug trafficking. Edwards was blocked from entering the Dominican Republic and deported after he arrived on the island on Monday. After he […]

Norton hints at APNU participating in Local Government Elections; Meeting with GECOM being sought

Despite his party’s concerns about the voter’s list, Leader of the People National Congress and Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton today hinted that his party will contest the upcoming Local Government elections, even as its coalition partner, the Alliance For Change (AFC) announced that it will not contest the elections with the current voters list. At […]