Politics

Foreign Minister and Opposition MP meet on situation with Venezuela

Foreign Affairs Minister Hugh Todd met today with the Opposition Member of Parliament responsible for Foreign Affairs matters, Amanza Walton-Desir. The Opposition member was briefed on the recent actions by Venezuela and the ongoing broder controversy between Guyana and Venezuela. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Foreign Minister provided an update […]

Lowenfield hands over SoPs and SoRs to Court

As the High Court prepares to move ahead with the election petition case, the Chief Election Officer, Keith Lowenfield today handed over all of the original Statements of Poll and Statements of Recount to the Registrar of the Court for safekeeping. The move came on the order of Chief Justice Roxanne George who is presiding […]

Guyanese US Embassy staffer among latest COVID-19 deaths

A Guyanese staffer of the US Embassy here in Georgetown is among the two latest COVID-19 Deaths in the country.  The 58-year-old man passed away on Monday night in the Coronavirus Intensive Care Unit where he was a patient for a number of days. The US Embassy’s spokeswoman confirmed the employee’s death but offered no […]

Hess earmarks majority of 2021 budget to Guyana operations

The Hess Exploration company which holds 30 percent interest in the Stabroek Block has allotted more than 80% of its capital and exploratory budget of US $1.9 billion for 2021 to its Guyana operations. From the $1.9 billion budgetary allocation, $670 million or (35%) will go towards production, $780 million (41%) for offshore Guyana developments and $450 million (24%) for exploration and appraisal activities. The CEO of the company, John […]

12 Guyanese fishermen remain in Venezuelan custody; Foreign Minister assured of respect for their human rights

Twelve Guyanese fishermen remain in Venezuelan custody after their fishing vessel was seized by Venezuela in Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone last week, triggering more diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Late on Monday, Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugh Todd, held discussions with his Venezuelan counterpart. The Guyana Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the virtual […]