Caribbean & International

Guyana dispatches protest note to Venezuela over incursion by fighter jets

Guyana has formally dispatched a protest note to the Government of Venezuela registering its condemnation of the violation of Guyana’s sovereignty with a flyover in the Eteringbang area by Venezuelan fighter jets. The Venezuelan Ambassador was summoned to a meeting yesterday with Foreign Minister Hugh Todd and presented with the protest note. On Tuesday, two […]

Release of fishermen provides political space for dialogue with Venezuela -Foreign Minister Todd

The Venezuelan Government’s decision in the past 24 hours to release the 12 Guyanese fishermen it had detained for two weeks, could provide political space for dialogue between the two countries, according to Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hugh Todd. The fishermen were released from Venezuelan custody on Tuesday and allowed to leave the neighbouring […]

12 Guyanese fishermen remain in Venezuelan custody; Foreign Minister assured of respect for their human rights

Twelve Guyanese fishermen remain in Venezuelan custody after their fishing vessel was seized by Venezuela in Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone last week, triggering more diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Late on Monday, Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugh Todd, held discussions with his Venezuelan counterpart. The Guyana Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the virtual […]

Guyanese fishing vessels and crew detained by Venezuelan Navy; Government calls for release

Two Guyanese registered fishing vessels and their crew have been detained by the Venezuelan Navy after being seized offshore Guyana within Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The Government of Guyana is looking for answers and wants the vessels and their crew released by Venezuela. The interception and detention of the fishing vessels, Lady Nayera and Sea […]

CARICOM declares its firm support for Guyana’s territorial integrity

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) today expressed its deep disappointment and concern at the decree and subsequent statements by Venezuela with respect to the border controversy with Guyana. In a statement, CARICOM said it is in full support of the judicial process underway at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) which is intended to bring a […]

President Ali pledges enhanced and stronger cooperation with Suriname

President Irfaan Ali brought the curtains down on his official visit to Suriname today with an address to an extraordinary sitting of the Surinamese National Assembly. In the address, the President reflected on the good relations that have existed between Guyana and Suriname over the past years and pledged to strengthen the relationship and the […]