Foreign Affairs Ministry Questions Venezuelan Ambassador’s Contradictory Statements on Nazar Mohamed’s Embassy Visit

See full statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation notes with concern the recent comments made by the Venezuelan Ambassador in Georgetown, and questions why the Ambassador is being secretive about the visit of Mr. Nazar Mohamed to the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic […]

ERC Summons Jennifer Ally Over Racially Charged Remarks on Social Media

See full statement from the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC): The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) notes with deep concern the recent racially charged statements circulated on social media by Ms. Jennifer Ally who was previously cautioned for similar conduct. Such comments are divisive, offensive, and contrary to the spirit of respect and harmony that the Commission […]

President Ali Speaks Up On Unfair BCCI Practices

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has taken aim at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its long-standing policy that prevents Indian players from participating in overseas T20 leagues. Speaking out against what he described as an “unsustainable” approach, President Ali argued that the BCCI’s restrictions could ultimately hurt the growth of cricket […]

PM Phillips reiterates Govt’s unwavering commitment to Lethem’s growth and integration

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips underscored the Government’s commitment to working with regional and local authorities to continue Lethem’s transformation into a leading economic and cultural hub within the hinterland. During his feature address at the Lethem Town Council Anniversary Celebration, held in observance of the 10th Anniversary of Lethem’s township under […]

Repeated delays frustrate progress as 2020 elections fraud trial hits another snag

Persistent absences among defence attorneys once again stalled the progress of the high-profile elections fraud trial on Tuesday, as Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty expressed frustration over the continued disruptions that have hampered the case’s movement. The trial, which stems from allegations of fraud linked to the disputed March 2020 General and Regional Elections, resumed at […]

Nandlall dismisses Forward Guyana’s latest election petition as ‘hopelessly misconceived’

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has described the latest legal challenge filed by the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) against the just concluded 2025 General and Regional Elections as “hopelessly misconceived” and “a collusive abuse of the court’s process.” Speaking on his weekly programme Issues in the News, Nandlall recounted that FGM […]

ExxonMobil’s Uaru and Whiptail Projects on track to push Guyana’s oil output past one million barrels daily

ExxonMobil Guyana’s oil output is set for another major boost, with President Alistair Routledge confirming that the company’s fifth and sixth offshore developments — Uaru and Whiptail — are progressing smoothly and remain on track for startup in 2026 and 2027, respectively. Routledge gave the update during a press briefing on October 13 at ExxonMobil’s […]