Guyana seeks Cuba’s help in border controversy row with Venezuela

Cuba remains one of the closest allies of Venezuela but despite that, President David Granger on Sunday still sought the help of the communist country to stave off Venezuela’s aggression in the border controversy with Guyana. President Granger and Cuban President, Raul Castro held bilateral discussions at the United Nations headquarters in New York on […]

Florida teens arrested for murder of Guyanese, Micheal Sears in Palm Beach

(Sun Sentinel) After shooting and killing a 30-year-old Guyanese man, a 17-year-old instructed his girlfriend to help him dump the body, according to an arrest report. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Thursday arrested Mike Cadet and his girlfriend, Kaitlyn Tucciarone, 18, for their role in the murder of Guyanese national, Michael Sears in August. […]

Haitians and others refused entry after arriving with no visas and insufficient funds

Guyanese Immigration Officers have refused entry to several foreign nationals attempting to enter the country over the last week without proper documentation and visas. Speaking to media operatives on Friday, Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix reported that on September 23, some seven Haitians attempted to enter Guyana but were turned away. He explained that this was […]

Jagdeo offers no comment on Venezuelan troop build up but urges President to meet Maduro

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo is urging President David Granger to ensure he makes himself available for the United Nations (UN) facilitated talks with his counterpart Nicolas Maduro in New York this weekend. Mr. Jagdeo believes this meeting is particularly important if the two neighbors are to resolve the current border controversy that has flared up in […]

New US Ambassador arrives and will present credentials soon

The United States Embassy in Georgetown on Friday announced the arrival of new Ambassador Perry Holloway. Mr. Halloway was confirmed by the US Senate by in August.  He was sworn in as Ambassador to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on September 18, and is expected to present his credentials to President David Granger within the […]