Caribbean & International

Acting against transnational crime strengthens Caribbean’s zone of peace -President Ali

President Irfaan Ali used the commissioning ceremony for new officers of the Guyana Defence Force this afternoon to reaffirm his government’s support of the US Government’s efforts to rid the region of transnational narco traffickers. The US military has increased its presence in the Caribbean region in the past weeks as part of an effort […]

Caribbean Airlines named Caribbean’s Leading Airline Brand by World Travel

Regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines has been recognised for its service and has been named as the Caribbean’s Leading Airline Brand for 2025 at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards. This is the 9th consecutive year that Caribbean Airlines has won the award. The World Travel Award acknowledges, rewards, and celebrates excellence across all key sectors […]

Chile and Guyana seek further opportunities for trade and investment

Chile and Guyana on Tuesday renewed their commitment to promote the Latin America and Caribbean Region as a zone of peace, and signaled their intention to further explore opportunities for trade and investment as the Embassy of Chile celebrated Chile’s 215th Independence Anniversary at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. Prime Minister Mark Phillips said as sister […]

US Immigration arrest of Guyana-born,Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools triggers protests

The arrest of Guyana-born, Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts by U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement for allegedly being in the United States illegally, triggered protests by scores of residents and supporters in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday. Homeland Security Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, confirmed the arrest of Roberts on Friday, Sept. 26. The official […]

President challenges world leaders to match words with action on Climate Change

By Svetlana Marshall Addressing the United Nations (UN) General Assembly this afternoon, President Irfaan Ali challenged world leaders to do more to address climate change. He told the UN that there is need for unified global action to limit global warming,  noting that Guyana is already doing its part. “We continue to match our words […]

US Senators question ExxonMobil’s Foreign Tax Credit and partnership with CNOOC in Guyana Oil Deal

Three United States Senators are concerned that American taxpayers may be subsidizing ExxonMobil’s operation in Guyana, and are now seeking information over their concerns. In a letter to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ExxonMobil, Darren Woods, US Senators Sheldon Whitehouse, Jeffrey Merkley and Chris Van Hollen said they have taken note of ExxonMobil’s […]

Guyana and the US to continue cooperation in trade relations and regional security

President Irfaan Ali and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met this morning in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. During the meeting, the two sides discussed deepening relations between Guyana and the United States. The two counties already have several trade and security agreements in place and have […]

President urges citizens abroad to return home and invest in Guyana’s transformation

While outlining his Government’s development plan for the country, President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday evening made another pitch for Guyanese living in diaspora to return home to seek out investment opportunities, promising that the Government will create the enabling environment to protect their investments. President Ali, who is currently leading a delegation to New York […]

President appoints 25 Ministers; Outlines push for more Government efficiency

President Irfaan Ali on Saturday evening administered the oath of office to 25 Ministers to serve in his new Government, mixing some old faces with some new and rearranging some placements. Guyana’s Ambassador to Mexico, Zulfikar Ally is among the new faces in the Government, along with Attorney Keoma Griffith, former Parliamentary Secretary, Sarah Browne […]

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