Guyana protests Venezuela’s construction of bridge to military base on Ankoko Island

Last Updated on Friday, 20 December 2024, 23:55 by Denis Chabrol The Guyana government has dispatched a formal letter of protest to Venezuela against that country’s construction of a bridge to a military base on Ankoko Island, Cuyuni River that borders …

Winning Guyana Prize play, Requiem for the Living, a huge hit

ON Sunday, December 15, 2024, Guyana Prize third-place winner. ‘Requiem for the Living’ was staged at the National Cultural Centre and was a hit with the audience. The play was a serious yet humorous thriller which delved into the lives of two sisters, …

Unacceptable behaviour by receptionist at Guyana Embassy in Washington

Dear Editor: I called the Guyana Embassy in Washington D.C yesterday (December 20) on behalf of a relative to find out how to renew a Guyanese passport (after visiting the website) and information on retrieving a pension. The conversation started out okay …

Guyana submits 2022 report to EITI

Guyana has submitted its Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Report for the year ending December 31, 2022 before the deadline of December 31st,2024. The report, prepared by BDO Professional Services Inc., serves as the sixth in a series of …

The perception of Guyana as a democracy will be measured by how the political machinery regards and defends ...

Dear Editor, As an avid boxing fan, I see the constitutional provisions of Guyana, an alleged democratic state, are akin to the laws of a well-regulated boxing match, ensuring fairness, equality, and protection for all participants. However, in Guyana, …

Guyana protests over Venezuela’s inauguration of bridge on Ankoko Island

Diplomatic tensions between Venezuela and Guyana have escalated following Caracas’ inauguration of a bridge on Ankoko Island. Guyana’s half of the island was seized by Venezuela in 1966. The inauguration of the bridge has been condemned by President Irfaan …

Harry Gill Appointed Consul General of Guyana to Barbados

ON Thursday, December 19, 2024, His Excellency, Harry Gill, officially assumed his role as Consul General of the Republic of Guyana to Barbados. The ceremonial presentation took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Barbados, where …

One Guyana President’s Cup Squash Championships…Khalil siblings, Fernandes among Night Two winners

THE One Guyana President’s Cup Squash Championships continued Thursday night with the Khalil siblings (Ashley & Jason-Ray) and Nicolette Fernandes among the winners on Night Two of the Singles category at the National Racquet Centre (NRC) on Woolford …

Border controversy…Minister Todd reaffirms Guyana’s commitment to international rule of law

MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Hilton Todd on Thursday met with Carlos Amador Perez Silva, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Guyana. According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and …

Guyana could earn US$250M – US$500M from GtE Project – VP Jagdeo