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 […]
POLITICS
North Rupununi Toshaos Deny Entry to Mohamed Over Corruption Allegations and Sanctions
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 […]
Guyana, China commit to deepening bilateral co-operation
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 […]
GECOM begins training polling day staff ahead of upcoming elections
“We are not idle,” President Ali says borders under full surveillance, international allies engaged
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 […]
AG meets with RSS team to advance cooperation efforts
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 […]
Government Launches Aggressive Infrastructure Overhaul in Georgetown
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.
Health Minister denies sending nurse to Adriana Younge’s autopsy, police launch probe
“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.”