Guyana

Guyana received US$1 million from the US for Coast Guard vessel maintenance, including training for Guyanese naval personnel by the US Coast Guard

Guyana's Amerindian People’s Association and Indigenous Council met with students from Toronto Metropolitan University to discuss and compare child and youth care services in Ontario, Canada, and Guyana, as part of the students' internship program

Guyana will establish its first digital school to enhance educational quality, announced President Irfaan Ali during the country's 58th Independence anniversary, highlighting plans for a technologically-driven school for primary and secondary education

Guyanese and Jamaican private sectors are aiming to boost trade and investment, as Guyana's Foreign Secretary met Jamaica's Minister of Industry during an investment mission, fostering collaboration for regional economic growth and food security

A Turkish power generation ship, capable of producing 36 megawatts of electricity, has arrived in Guyana to assist in addressing blackouts, working alongside recently acquired generators and transformers to boost the grid's capacity

A donation of GY$110 million (USD$500.000) was handed over to President Irfaan Ali by both local Muslims and non-Muslims during Ramadan, with the aim to be sent to UNRWA to aid victims of the ongoing Palestinian conflict

The UN Security Council expressed concern over the border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana regarding the Essequibo region, urging both countries to exercise restraint and resolve differences peacefully

Suriname and Guyana's presidents are discussing the construction of a bridge over the Corentyne River, a "long-cherished dream" aimed at promoting trade, integration, and regional cooperation, with the bridge expected to be completed by 2026

Guyana's agricultural advancement has received a boost with a new greenhouse at the Guyana School of Agriculture, empowering women with agricultural skills through partnerships with Global Affairs Canada, IICA, and the UNDP's EnGenDER project

Venezuela and Guyana eased tensions during the annual Celac summit, showcasing an improved relationship amid border disputes, with leaders exchanging gifts and handshakes

The US has backed Guyana in its dispute with Venezuela over the Esequibo's territorial integrity; however, the US Ambassador has denied any plans for a military base in Guyana, emphasizing their commitment to territorial sovereignty

The Guyana Tourism Authority is conducting an assessment of the adventure tourism market in Guyana, seeking to expand the sector by diversifying the country's product portfolio, engaging with the Adventure Travel Trade Association for expertise