America Guyana Irfaan Ali has been confirmed for a second term as president of Guyana after his party won a majority in the elections, amid a backdrop of rapid economic growth fueled by oil and a shifting political landscape
America Guyana A validation workshop has been launched in Guyana for its National Adaptation Plan, a long-term environmental strategy to strengthen resilience against rising seas, droughts and other climate impacts across 10 key sectors
America Guyana Guyana has been proposed as a key solution to the Caribbean’s high energy costs, with leaders at ACTIF 2025 urging to leverage its oil output and gas-to-energy project through regional cooperation and collective negotiation
America Guyana A national workshop has been held to advance disaster readiness, as Guyana has launched efforts to strengthen inclusive early warning systems against growing climate and hazard risks through international and regional collaboration
America Guyana The Single Electronic Identification System has been launched, despite delays, to enhance border control and migrant management, ensuring all citizens and residents receive biometric E-ID cards linked to nationwide surveillance and digital services
America Guyana The first export cargo is ready to sail from the new One Guyana offshore platform, marking a major step in Guyana's rise as a top oil producer with the debut of the Golden Arrowhead crude grade set for shipment by early September
America Guyana Venezuela has elected a governor for the disputed Guyanese Esequibo region, asserting sovereignty claims despite the ICJ's opposition, while Guyana has condemned the move as a direct threat to its territorial integrity
America Guyana President Ali from Guyana condemned once again Venezuela's plan to hold elections for a governor in the disputed Essequibo region, defying binding ICJ orders and escalating tensions
America Guyana Commitment to legally recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ land ownership has been reaffirmed, with Minister Pauline Sukhai highlighting ongoing efforts aligned with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, despite existing challenges
America Guyana Defense cooperation with the United Kingdom has been strengthened by signing a Memorandum of Understanding amid ongoing territorial tensions with Venezuela over the resource-rich Esequibo region
America Guyana Guyana has warned it will respond forcefully to any Venezuelan aggression over the disputed oil-rich Esequibo region, as tensions have escalated ahead of Venezuela’s planned election to appoint a governor for the territory
America Guyana The Venezuelan Coast Guard intruded into Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone EEZ, prompting diplomatic protests, military deployments, and international condemnation amid escalating territorial tensions between the two nations
America Guyana Guyana is investing US$54M in a new hospital and launching an integrated digital health system to link major and remote facilities to improve healthcare access, especially in underserved regions, and reduce long travel times for quality medical services