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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 […]

President raises Venezuela’s ongoing threats and unilateral laws claiming Guyana’s territory at UN General Assembly

The United Nations General Assembly was informed by President Irfaan Ali this afternoon that despite the border controversy with Venezuela being before the International Court, Guyana continues to face aggression and threats from Venezuela. In his address to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, the President said although the threats […]

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 […]

Acting Chief Magistrate transfers GRA tax case against Azruddin Mohamed to another Court

Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty has transferred the multi-million dollar tax case against billionaire businessman and Leader of the WIN party, Azruddin Mohamed, to another Court. Mr. Mohamed is facing charges of fraudulent declaration and tax evasion in relation to the purchase and importation of a luxury vehicle back in 2020 as alleged by the […]

Tourism Minister pushes local hotel owners and tour operators to introduce affordable packages for Guyanese

Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues believes Guyanese must be given the opportunity to explore the beauty of their homeland, as she laid out her plans to inject new life into Tourism Industry. In a meeting on Monday with hotel and resort operators at the Arthur Chung Conference Center, Minister Rodrigues said since […]

Shuman admits to having no documentary evidence of 2020 election irregularities under cross examination

Former Presidential Candidate of the Liberty and Justice Party (JLP), Lenox Shuman returned to the witness stand today in the 2020 Election Fraud trial and admitted that he had no documentary evidence to support his earlier testimony of “irregularities” during the 2020 General and Regional Elections. He made the admission under cross-examination by Attorney-at-Law Nigel […]