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Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo who has come under fire in Trinidad and Tobago for saying the country is falling apart economically has defended his comments and told a press conference that there is nothing new about what he said about the neighbouring oil-producing country. During a recent visit to the County of Essequibo, the Vice […]
As the country continues to see a decline in active COVID-19 cases and a major decrease in new cases, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today said Guyana has waged a commendable war against the COVID-19 pandemic, which prepared the stage for the full reopening of the country. Mr. Jagdeo who is on a two-day visit to […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today acknowledged that the cost of goods and certain services have risen exponentially, and will likely rise even further. The Vice President during a meeting in Region Two said Guyanese have already benefitted from several tax cuts from the budgets presented by the PPP government. He said as the price of […]
Guyana today submitted its memorial on the merits of its case against Venezuela which is before the International Court. The submission of the documents was required by International Court of Justice (ICJ) following its December 18 2020 decision which established its jurisdiction to hear the matter. In 2018, the UN Secretary General referred the matter […]
Two American fugitives who were found hiding out in Guyana have been extradited to the United States, following cooperation between the US Embassy and local law enforcement and the government. The two fugitives Julian Yhip and Kareem Hack were successfully extradited from Guyana to the United States to face charges on separate sexual offenses. Julian […]
The United Nations General Assembly is set to rebuke Russia today over its invasion of Ukraine and demand that Moscow stop the fighting and withdraw its military forces. The move by the UN aims to diplomatically isolate Russia at the world body. Guyana is set to vote in favour of the resolution, according to Guyana’s […]
The Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr. Carla Barnett today sounded a call for the Caribbean region to begin picking up the pieces and start to move forward in a world with the COVID-19 pandemic. Many countries in the region, especially those that are heavily dependent on tourism, were badly affected by the pandemic. At the opening […]
As Guyana prepares to return to the International Court of Justice next month to file additional submissions in the border controversy case against Venezuela, CARICOM has reaffirmed its commitment and support to Guyana and the protection of its sovereignty. During a press conference today, ahead of the opening of the inter-sessional CARICOM Heads of Government […]
President Irfaan Ali has travelled to Belize along with other CARICOM leaders to attend the Thirty-Third Inter-Sessional Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It is the first in-person meeting of CARICOM leaders in almost two years. The meeting opens on Tuesday and will feature statements from CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett; […]
The Government of Guyana today condemned the violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity by Russia. In a statement issued through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Guyana Government also called for an immediate cessation of Military action. The Government said it is now in consultation with Guyana’s International partners and will […]
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