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Over 70 Guyanese nationals gathered outside the United Nations headquarters on Tuesday morning in support of President David Granger and his government’s position against the Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s territory. Chanting the words of Dave Martin’s “Not a Blade of Grass”, the protesters made known their objections to Venezuela’s claim. Well known Guyanese designer Roger […]
by Gordon Moseley at UN Headquarters in New York In his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly, President David Granger called on the international body to do more than just monitor conflicts that affect small states like Guyana. He said the United Nations must act in the interest of those small states. “Guyana […]
The Commonwealth Ministerial Group on Guyana today reiterated the unequivocal and collective support of Commonwealth member governments for the maintenance and preservation of Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial borders, in accordance with the 1899 Arbitral Award, the upholding of the rule of international law, and the resolution of conflict and differences by peaceful means. The Group […]
by Gordon Moseley at the United Nations in New York President David Granger and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro sat down with UN Secretary General Ban-Ki-Moon on Sunday evening for UN facilitated talks as Guyana continues to complain about Venezuela’s ongoing threats and claim to Guyana’s territory. Both Leaders appeared serious as they headed into the […]
Guyana and Russia have strengthened their ties with the signing of a visa waiver agreement, which will now allow citizens of the two countries to travel to the two countries without a visa. The agreement was signed on Sunday at the United Nations between Guyana’s Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge and […]
President David Granger on Sunday said he is ready for the talks with the United Nations on the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela. The Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro is also expected to attend the talks. Speaking to members of the Guyanese media covering the UN General Assembly in New York on Sunday, President Granger said […]
Cuba remains one of the closest allies of Venezuela but despite that, President David Granger on Sunday still sought the help of the communist country to stave off Venezuela’s aggression in the border controversy with Guyana. President Granger and Cuban President, Raul Castro held bilateral discussions at the United Nations headquarters in New York on […]
by Gordon Moseley at the UN General Assembly in New York President David Granger on Saturday brushed aside advice from Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo that he must make himself available to hold talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at the UN General Assembly. Speaking to News Source at the Guyana UN Mission Office in Manhattan, […]
The Government has embarked on a review of the operations and financial stability of the Marriott Hotel with a view to determining Government’s future role with the entity. This was disclosed by Minister of Tourism, Cathy Hughes. “At this point in time, the Government is in the process of having a couple of individuals look […]
Guyanese Immigration Officers have refused entry to several foreign nationals attempting to enter the country over the last week without proper documentation and visas. Speaking to media operatives on Friday, Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix reported that on September 23, some seven Haitians attempted to enter Guyana but were turned away. He explained that this was […]
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