POLITICS

POLITICS

Foreign Ministry condemns attacks on GDF troops by armed men from Venezuelan shore

May 15, 2025 Editor

Read the full statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: Between May 13 and 15, 2025, armed men in civilian clothing on the Venezuelan shore along the Cuyuni River between Eteringbang and Makapa carried out three (3) separate attacks on troops of the Guyana Defence Force who were conducting riverine patrols. In […]

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POLITICS

Troops attacked during riverine patrols along Cuyuni River

May 15, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) reported that within the past 24 hours, its troops came under fire three times along the Cuyuni River near the Venezuelan border.According to a GDF press release issued Thursday, armed men in civilian clothing on the Venezuelan shore opened fire on GDF soldiers conducting riverine patrols between the Eteringbang and […]

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POLITICS

North Rupununi Toshaos Deny Entry to Mohamed Over Corruption Allegations and Sanctions

May 13, 2025 Editor

Toshaos from North Rupununi villages in Region Nine (Upper Takutu—Upper Essequibo) denied permission for U.S.-sanctioned businessman Azzrudin Mohamed to visit their communities. This decision came after Charles Sugrim, a representative of Team Mohamed, made a formal request regarding a proposed visit to the villages. See the letter below: Regarding the subject matter, we the undersigned […]

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POLITICS

Guyana, China commit to deepening bilateral co-operation

May 13, 2025 Editor

Guyana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hugh Todd and Beijing Foreign Minister, Wang Yi Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Hugh Todd met with China’s Foreign Minister and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Wang Yi, in Beijing to reaffirm and expand bilateral co-operation between the two countries. Minister Wang highlighted Guyana’s […]

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GECOM begins training polling day staff ahead of upcoming elections

May 13, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has officially commenced training for Polling Day staff in preparation for the upcoming General and Regional Elections. The ongoing training sessions aim to equip selected applicants with the knowledge and skills required to efficiently execute their responsibilities on election day. Persons currently being trained include those shortlisted to serve as […]

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POLITICS

“We are not idle,” President Ali says borders under full surveillance, international allies engaged

May 12, 2025 Editor

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has sent a strong and unequivocal message to the Venezuelan government: Guyana’s sovereignty is not up for negotiation, and any attempt to violate its territorial integrity, whether symbolically or practically, will be met with firm resistance. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of an event on Monday, President Ali made it […]

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POLITICS

AG meets with RSS team to advance cooperation efforts

May 12, 2025 Editor

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, S.C., hosted a Regional Security System (RSS) delegation at his Chambers in Georgetown, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance regional security collaboration. The visiting team, which included key representatives from the RSS and the U.S. Department of State, held discussions aimed at strengthening partnerships with […]

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ENVIRONMENT

Government Launches Aggressive Infrastructure Overhaul in Georgetown

May 7, 2025 Editor

The Ministry of Public Works has launched a comprehensive campaign to address longstanding infrastructure problems across Georgetown, tackling issues such as deteriorating roads, failing bridges, and inadequate drainage systems that have plagued residents for years.

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CRIME

Health Minister denies sending nurse to Adriana Younge’s autopsy, police launch probe

May 7, 2025 Editor

“As far as I am aware, I do not know this person. I have never met this person and have never spoken to this person,” Dr. Anthony stated. “Therefore, assuming she was present, she was not there upon my instructions or on my behalf.”

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