Oil companies working under concessions in Guyana’s Essequibo region are encouraged to pay no heed to the ultimatum issued by Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, to withdraw their operations. During a press conference at the Office of the President on Thursday, Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said these companies are operating legally, and the government will […]
It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that I extend my sincere condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the five brave Guyana Defence Force soldiers who tragically lost their lives in the helicopter crash on December 6, 2023. During this difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you […]
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is expected to convene a meeting on Friday, December 8 to consider Guyana’s request on the recent developments taking place in the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela. Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during a press conference at the Office of the President on Thursday, noted that the meeting is […]
The Guyana Defence Force, earlier today, entered the second day of its search and rescue operation to locate one of its helicopters which went missing since 11:20 hours yesterday, Wednesday, December 6, 2023. A special Forces team was inserted into the area and arrived at the crash site at approximately 1430 hours this afternoon. The […]
With Venezuela announcing administrative measures to annex Guyana’s Essequibo County and ordering investors to exit the economic zone within three months, the United States of America (USA) has expressed ‘unwavering support’ for Guyana’s sovereignty. A release from the Department of State on Wednesday, December 6 noted that Secretary of State Anthony Blinken conversed with Guyana’s […]
The Centre for Local Business Development has awarded another 45 local companies for the successful completion of the Health Safety Security Environment (HSSE) Management System programme. During the event at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre at Kingston, Georgetown, on Wednesday, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Consultant at the Ministry of Labour, Gweneth King commended […]
The Search and Rescue Operation has positively identified the crash site for the Bell 412 Army Helicopter (8R-AYA) and its crew members that went missing Wednesday and there are signs of life on the scene. The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) in a release Thursday morning noted that the search positively identified the site and troops […]
– bad weather hampers search and rescue Chief of Staff Brigadier Omar Khan has disclosed The Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) search and rescue operation to locate the Bell 412 Army Helicopter (8R-AYA) and its crew members that went missing earlier Wednesday will recommence on Thursday December 7, as bad weather hampered efforts. The chopper departed […]
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) Governance Meetings and Awards Ceremony are held annually in one of CXC participating countries. This year Guyana has the privilege of hosting this prestigious event. Guyana had previously hosted the event in 2012. The conglomerate of meetings and ceremony regarding Governance commenced on December 4 with the arrival of delegates […]
Venezuela has aggressively intensified its claim to two-thirds of Guyana’s territory and President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reiterated that his government is working with international allies to ensure that the Spanish-speaking country does not act in a ‘reckless’ manner, which can lead to instability in the western hemisphere. Speaking with the CNN on Wednesday, […]