Guyana agrees to temporarily accept vetted migrants under US arrangement
Guyana has reached an agreement with the United States to temporarily receive a limited number of vetted migrants under a framework that…
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Chinese Embassy rejects US official’s criticism of projects in Guyana
The Chinese Embassy in Georgetown has rejected recent criticism from a United States State Department official over projects undertaken by Chinese companies…
Rodrigues-Birkett says UN Charter, international law would guide her as Secretary General
Guyana’s candidate for United Nations Secretary General, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, says the UN Charter and international law would guide her decisions if…
Guyana’s passport ranks 11th in CARICOM, 55th globally
Guyana’s passport ranks 11th among the 14 independent Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states and 55th globally, according to the latest Henley Passport…
Passport applications to go appointment-only from October 1
Persons applying for Guyanese passports will no longer be able to walk into immigration offices for passport services from October 1, 2026,…
Guyana is being urged to sharpen its competitive edge as Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago strengthen their energy sectors.
AmCham Guyana Executive Director Richard Leo says the country cannot rely solely on its oil and gas success to keep attracting investment.…
COI into MV Barima sinking finalising arrangements for public hearings
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the July 18 sinking of the MV Barima is finalising arrangements for the commencement of public…
President orders review of penalties for AI-generated misinformation following MV Barima tragedy
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has directed the Attorney General’s Chambers, headed by Attorney General Mohabir Anil Nandlall, S.C., to examine existing…
Full Salvage of MV Barima Could Be Final Option if Divers Fail to Access Wreck – President Ali
President Dr. Irfaan Ali says authorities may be forced to carry out a full salvage of the sunken MV Barima if divers…
President Ali hails ‘quiet heroism’ of MV Barima rescuers
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has paid tribute to the hundreds of people who responded to the MV Barima tragedy, describing their efforts…
