America Guyana The Jonestown massacre site in Guyana, where over 900 people died in 1978, will become a tourist attraction; a South African company will offer tours starting January, focusing on educating visitors about cult psychology and the tragedy's lessons
America Guyana Guyana plans to ask the UN’s top court to intervene against Venezuela’s plan to elect a governor for the disputed Essequibo region, citing violations of a 2022 agreement, as the two nations continue their long-standing territorial dispute
America Guyana Guyana is removing wrecks from its waterways to enhance safety for oil supply vessels, clearing over 14 since 2023, with plans for more, while also widening channels to support its booming oil sector and ensure navigation safety
America Guyana G$100.000 (around 480 USD) cash grants have been distributed to the first 50.000 public sector workers, including teachers and health staff; with this move, the government aims to promote lasting wealth and boost the local economy
America Guyana The SWM Programme has launched a biodiversity monitoring initiative in Rupununi area, integrating indigenous knowledge and advanced tools like eDNA analysis and camera traps for wildlife, with EU funding and global scalability to track biodiversity trends