Caribbean & International

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 […]

Guyana and Suriname Leaders agree to strengthen relations in energy security and economic cooperation

President Irfaan Ali and his Surinamese counterpart, Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, met in Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname today and reviewed the state of bilateral relations and to advance discussion on areas of mutual interest between the two countries. The two sides discussed a range of issues including economic cooperation, energy and energy security, and the new Corentyne […]

International Observers press for more independent and inclusive Guyana Elections Commission

By Svetlana Marshall International Observers of the recently concluded elections have found that decision-making at the level of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) remains heavily influenced by politicians, thereby diminishing the public’s trust in the institution. The European Union (EU), The Carter Center, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and the Organization of American […]

Presidents of Guyana and Suriname to meet to advance discussions of Corentyne River Bridge and other projects

President Irfaan Ali and his Surinamese counterpart, President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons could meet as early as this weekend to advance discussions on the construction of the US$236 million Corentyne River Bridge. President Ali made the disclosure on Monday, hours after he had met with Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Melvin Bouva at State House. At the […]

President Ali meets with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of War

President Dr Irfaan Ali met today with the United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of War, Joseph M. Humire, at State House. According to a statement from the President’s Office, during the meeting, the President emphasized that the sovereignty and defence of Guyana are central priorities for his government. The discussion also focused on strengthening and […]

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