Caribbean & International

Guyanese authorities informed of international death threat against CANU Director

Law Enforcement authorities in Guyana have been informed of a threat to the life of the Director of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit, James Singh. Senior law enforcement officials have confirmed to News Source that information about the threat was received by the local intelligence and law enforcement community from international partners. According to reports, the […]

Guyanese nationals added to United Kingdom’s list of “deport now, appeal later” scheme

Guyanese are among nationals from 15 countries that have been added to the United Kingdom’s “deport now, appeal later” scheme, which targets foreign nationals who commit crimes in the UK. The policy, according to a BBC report, allows the British government to send foreigners who commit crimes in the UK back to their home countries […]

Venezuela files Rejoinder in Guyana’s case at the International Court of Justice

Venezuela has filed its Rejoinder in the 1899 Arbitral Award case, in which the Government of Guyana has asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to uphold the validity of the award that sets the boundaries between the two countries. Guyana was notified of Venezuela’s submission by the ICJ with the Court explaining that it […]

Crop insurance initiative launched for rice industry

President Irfaan Ali, this morning launched a crop insurance initiative which will benefit more than 6,000 rice farmers across the country. The initiative is aimed at providing financial and other support to rice farmers that experience crop damage due to flooding, pesticide or pesticide infestation. During the launch of the initiative in Essequibo, the President […]

OAS signs agreement to deploy Election Observers to Guyana

The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Government of Guyana have signed the agreement for the deployment of the Electoral Observer Mission (EOM) that will observe the Guyana’s upcoming General and Regional Elections on September 1, 2025. The agreement was signed at the OAS headquarters in Washington, DC, by OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin […]

CARICOM Secretary General rings warning over CSME falling behind expectations

The 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government opened in Montego Bay, Jamaica on Sunday with the CARICOM Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett challenging the Regional leaders to recommit to the full implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). In her address to the Regional leaders, Dr Barnett said […]

President dissolves Parliament and RDCs to make way for General and Regional Elections

President Irfaan Ali this afternoon signed the proclamations dissolving the 12th Parliament and the 10 Regional Democratic Councils to make way for the upcoming General and Regional Elections to be held on the 1st September 2025. The proclamations came five weeks after the President first announced the elections date. In a video statement released by […]

World Trade Centre-Georgetown opening seen as major boost to Guyana’s transformation

President Irfaan Ali on Friday commissioned the World Trade Centre Georgetown, saying that the opening signifies a new high for Guyana. During his address, the President said it was important to establishments like the World Trade Centre to signify Guyana’s positioning in the global community. He said the Government is trying to position country in […]

Guyana warns citizens of consequences for entering and living unlawfully in America

One day after the US delivered seven Guyanese deportees home, the Guyana Government is warning Guyanese of the consequences of entering and living in the United States illegally. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed today that it received an official diplomatic note from the Government of the United States advising of the strict enforcement measures […]

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