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The Government and the Opposition have agreed for the Extraordinary Sitting of the National Assembly to be held on Monday, November 6. Initially, the National Assembly was expected to convene on Friday, November 3 to discuss a Motion on the Guyana/Venezuela Border Controversy and the recent acts and moves by Venezuela. This afternoon, the Government’s […]
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, today expressed concerns over the recent decision of the Venezuelan National Assembly to undertake a referendum on the status of Guyana’s Essequibo region. In a statement, the Commonwealth Secretary-General “the Commonwealth stands with the Government and people of Guyana and with our partners in CARICOM in expressing our concern over the […]
As Guyana continues to work its diplomatic channels across the international community to rally support against Venezuela and its planned referendum on Guyana’s Essequibo region, Prime Minister Mark Phillips appeared before the Permanent Council of the Organisation of American States today, and highlighted Guyana’s concerns about the referendum and the build-up of Venezuelan military troops […]
By Svetlana Abrams Although threatening to take legal action against the government for blocking an amnesty intended to rake in millions of dollars in rates and taxes for the City Council, the Mayor of Georgetown Alfred Mentore today said he is open to having discussions with the Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, and Local Government Minister […]
One of the companies recently awarded oil blocks in the Government’s bidding process, intends to focus heavily on employment opportunities for Guyanese, while also focusing heavily on protecting the environment. The International Group Investment Incorporated (IGI), was one of eight companies that were recently awarded oil blocks offshore Guyana. The IGI company was awarded two […]
The Government of Guyana has approached the International Court of Justice in an effort to block a number of questions in Venezuela’s upcoming referendum on the border controversy, that seeks to solidify the country’s claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region and make the Essequibo a new Venezuelan state. Guyana currently has Venezuela before the International Court […]
While showing no emotions, 24-year-old ex-policeman Yogeendra Sukhdeo walked into Court this morning wearing handcuffs, and was charged for the murder of 21-year-old businessman, Amit Singh. The accused was not required to enter a plea to the indictable murder charge as he appeared in Court. He is being represented by Attorney Gordon Guilhuys, who told […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo believes it was misguided for the administration of the Guyana Police Force to place the spanish word for Police on local Police vehicles. Earlier this month, a number of Police vehicles were noticed with the new “Policia” signage plastered across the sides and back, triggering public outrage. The Guyana Police Force […]
While staying clear of offering her support for either Guyana or Venezuela in the ongoing territorial controversy, the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley has declared, that Venezuela has been a good sister to her country. Speaking at her party’s 84th Conference over the weekend, in Bridgetown, Ms. Mottley said CARICOM has made clear its […]
Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Mottley has hailed the role of the African Export-Import Bank for its contribution to the development of the Caribbean region. Speaking during the second AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum at the Mariott Hotel in Guyana on Monday, the Prime Minister said that the Bank stepped in to help the region during […]
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