Politics

Guyana supports push for Africa and Latin America and Caribbean having permanent presence on UN Security Council

President Irfaan Ai has made a case for Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean to have permanent representation on the United Nations (U.N) Security Council. During his address at the UN General Assembly, the President said the Security Council needs restructuring to reflect the geopolitical realities of today. “We need a Security Council that […]

GuyExpo 2026 to further encourage and embrace business to business engagement

Guyana’s premier trade and exhibition show, GuyExpo is set to take place from November 12-15 at National Exhibition Centre under the theme, “Creating Tomorrow’s Opportunities Through Today’s Investments.” It will bring together industry leaders and businesses, as they highlight their products and services along with the country’s economic growth and potential. Speaking at the launch […]

PM Mottley Backs Guyana’s Candidate for UN Secretary-General Role

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley has stated that she believes Guyana’s Ambassador to the UN, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has the skills and experience needed for the UN Secretary General job. The Barbadian Prime Minister offered her support for Rodrigues-Birkett’s candidacy as she addressed the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday. “At a moment […]

Guyana’s contract to accept third-country deportees from US runs for two years

While indicating that Guyana has already rejected a number of persons submitted by the US Government for resettlement as part of the third-country deportee agreement, the US Ambassador to Guyana has revealed that the agreement runs for two years. Under the agreement, the US will provide US$7.8 million to assist with the resettling of those […]

Special Branch Head maintains destroyed notebooks contained no pertinent information on extradition matter

After a week of controversy surrounding his reported destruction of his personal diary and two notebooks containing critical information regarding his handling of the Mohameds’ extradition case, Head of the Special Branch Unit of the Guyana Police Force, Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, today told the Court that the books “shredded” and “burnt” earlier in January […]

President assures Guyana retains full control over third-country deportee agreement with US

Even as the Opposition and human rights groups in Guyana press for more information on the agreement that Guyana has signed with the US to accept third-country deportees, President Irfaan Ali has assured that Guyana maintains full control over the agreement with the United States. He is also assuring that Guyana could at anytime reject […]

Chief Magistrate offers caution against rushing of Mohameds’ extradition proceedings

Stating clearly that the Court will not take orders from persons inside or outside of the Courtroom, Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman today warned against rushing the extradition proceedings involving the Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed. She also cautioned Special Prosecutor, Glen Hanoman, who had complained about the length of […]