America Guyana Amidst tensions with Venezuela over the Esequibo region's sovereignty, the United States has announced joint aerial exercises with the Guyanese military in Guyana, aiming to enhance security cooperation and regional partnerships
America Guyana A UAE embassy has been established in Guyana; President Irfaan Ali said it is a pivotal moment in diplomatic relations, fostering economic growth by expanding Guyana's diplomatic footprint, with similar plans from Qatar and Saudi Arabia
America Guyana In a hearing at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Venezuela and Guyana clashed over sovereignty claims on the potentially oil-rich Esequibo territory, with Guyana urging the ICJ to "halt" Venezuela's upcoming December 3rd referendum
America Guyana The ICJ has scheduled a hearing regarding the Esequibo, a region rich in oil that is disputed by Guyana and Venezuela, three weeks before a referendum organised by Venezuela regarding the territory, which Guyana is currently opposing to
America Guyana After oil drilling operations in disputed waters also claimed by Venezuela, Guyana discovered a substantial oil reserve and awarded drilling bids to multiple companies in an area that Venezuela plans to annex by holding a national referendum
America Guyana Guyana is on track to exceed its local ginger demand by three million pounds by the end of the year; significant government investment in the agricultural sector is aimed at making the country a net food exporter in the region
America Guyana Guyana will send troops to support the UN-organised security mission in Haiti, with the exact number to be still determined; other Caribbean countries like Jamaica, Suriname, Barbados, and the Bahamas are also planning to send police officers
America Guyana The Venezuelan government rejected Guyana's challenge to its call for a consultative referendum on the Essequibo territory; condemning the "insolent declaration" by the Guyanese government, Venezuela asserted its sovereignty and rights over the territory
America Guyana Aiming at making Guyana a regional grain and fertilizer exporter while shaping global conversations on energy security and climate change at COP28, President Irfaan Ali is advocating for self-sufficiency and a balanced approach during climate talks
America Guyana Guyanese groups have launched a campaign to promote public tolerance of LGBTQI individuals and push for the repeal of colonial-era laws criminalizing same-sex intimacy, gaining support from 63 organizations, businesses, and international entities
America Guyana President Irfaan Ali has called on descendants of European slave traders to pay reparations to today's generations and suggested that those involved in the trans-Atlantic slave trade be charged for crimes against humanity
America Guyana The country has signed an agreement with Dominican Republic for collaboration in agriculture, tourism, energy, and oil industries, aiming to boost regional food and energy security, job creation, and technology transfer
America Guyana The country has strengthened its cooperation with the EU through the Guyana-EU Forest Partnership, committing to sustainable forest management, expanding protected areas, restoring forests, and promoting forest-related jobs