international
Guyana votes ‘yes’ to reject fraudulent elections in VenezuelaAs a member of the Organization of American States (OAS), Guyana has joined with the regional body to reject what…
‘Don’t resist foreign investment’ – Canadian diplomat tears up in parting words to GuyaneseBy Kurt Campbell In her final public speaking engagement in Guyana, outgoing Canadian High Commissioner, Lilian Chatterjee teared up on…
Congressman Meeks who pressed for fair elections in Guyana becomes first black to chair House Foreign CommitteeUnited States Congressman, Gregory W. Meeks, who was among the many voices calling for the recount results to be used…
Growing migrant sex worker population in Guyana needs help, says Sex Work Coalition By Kurt Campbell Executive Director of the Guyana Sex Work Coalition (GSWC), Miriam Edwards is urging the authorities in Guyana…
Pfizer vaccine judged safe for use in UK from next week(BBC) - The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, paving the…
Guyana ups pressure on Panama to pay $1.9B owed to rice millersThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday dispatched a letter to the Panamanian authorities urging them to honour their obligations…
Labour Minister withdraws ‘harsh statements’ against Troy ResourcesCognisant that statements he made during a visit to the Australian mining company, Troy Resources on Wednesday have stirred controversy…
Trump accepts transition to Biden must begin(BBC) Donald Trump has accepted a formal US transition should begin for President-elect Joe Biden to take office. The president said…
US-based Guyanese dies while on military duty in South Korea- Gov. Phil Murphy ordered all flags in New Jersey to be lowered on Monday in honor of a 21-year-old…
World Bank provides Guyana with US$26M to strengthen flood risk managementThe World Bank Board of Executive Directors on Thursday approved US$26 million in additional financing for Guyana to support the…
‘It’s ok to borrow right now’ – IDB economic adviser tells GuyanaBy Kurt Campbell Regional Economic Adviser at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), David Rosenblatt is advising Guyana and other regional…
High ranking officials from UAE on three-day visit hereA team of high ranking officials from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is on a three-day visit to Guyana. The…
Oil and gas investors looking to establish regional offices hereInvestors in the oil and gas industry have signalled their interest to establish their regional headquarters in Guyana, according to…
ExxonMobil’s US$100 million, ultra deep-water Tanager-1 exploration well on Kaieteur Block considered non-commercial, heavy oilExxonMobil, along with its other co-venturers, Hess Corporation, Ratio Petroleum and Cataleya Energy, held high hopes that the Tanager-1 exploration…
Moderna: COVID vaccine shows nearly 95% protection(BBC) A new vaccine that protects against Covid-19 is nearly 95% effective, early data from US company Moderna shows. The…
Pres. Ali urges support for WHO, other groups developing COVID-19 vaccinesPresident Irfaan Ali on Thursday advocated for continued support for the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other institutions which are…
Covid vaccine: First 'milestone' vaccine offers 90% protectionBBC - The first effective coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19, a preliminary analysis…
Alex Trebek, host of gameshow Jeopardy, dies aged 80(The Guardian) Alex Trebek, the beloved host of the gameshow Jeopardy!, has died. He was 80. Trebek had been suffering from…

