Daily Archives: November 20, 2024
India’s Modi receives Guyana’s highest national award for exceptional global leadership
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Guyana’s highest national honour, the Order of Excellence late Wednesday night in...
Exxon withdraws from offshore Suriname oil-exploration block
(Bloomberg) Exxon Mobil Corp. withdrew from an oil exploration block off the coast of Suriname, not far from where it discovered...
High court dismisses opposition’s application to remove Jagdeo from National Assembly
High Court Judge Justice Nareshwar Harnanan on Wednesday dismissed an application filed by Opposition Members of Parliament Christopher Jones and...
Seven curry diplomacy?
By Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy “You can eat with a fork if you want.” Yes, a fork. For seven curry. Lawlessness,...
Disciplinary actions for unethical Prison Officer
Following the circulation of a video, the Guyana Prison Service has confirmed that prison officer Marvin DeSouza will face disciplinary...
US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire
[Reuters] – The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, drawing criticism...
From supplying ferries to scholarships, India pitches itself as key partner for CARICOM
By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy, is keen on deepening ties with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)...
India and Guyana sign ground-breaking deals on energy, agriculture and health
By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy A total of five landmark agreements were signed between Guyana and India as part of the...
Surinamese company to help with power outages in Guyana
AMPS Engineering Inc., a company out of neighbouring Suriname, has set up shop in Guyana, gravitating to a niche market...
Pensioners advised of new distribution timings amid investigation in ‘fake’ pension books
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has issued an important update to pensioners regarding the delay in the...
At UN Climate Summit, Guyana hailed for ownership of national climate plans
By Danielle Swain in Baku, Azerbaijan danielle@newsroom.gy At the ongoing UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, Guyana has been encouraging...
Guyana to face Guatemala in 2025 Gold Cup Prelims
Following November’s Concacaf Nations League matches, Concacaf has confirmed the 2025 Gold Cup Prelims participating national teams and matchups. Guyana’s...
