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CARICOM leaders to convene urgent virtual summit over Venezuela’s aggression 

In response to Venezuela's recent acts of aggression against Guyana and the controversial announcement regarding Guyana's Essequibo, CARICOM Heads of Government will gather virtually today for an emergency meeting. While CARICOM has previously addressed the border controversy and International...

OAS raises alarm over Venezuela’s aggression towards Guyana, requests Permanent Council meeting 

The Organization of American States (OAS) General Secretariat has issued a statement, expressing grave concern over the heightened aggression exhibited by Venezuela's Maduro regime towards Guyana. The OAS emphasizes the urgency and severity of the situation, deeming it a...

Guyana forging ahead with oil development; undeterred by Venezuela threat

While Venezuela’s President, Nicholas Maduro, has revealed his “evil intentions” for Essequibo which accounts for two-thirds of Guyana’s landmass, it will not stop the nation’s flourishing oil developments. Guyana’s Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo delivered this emphatic assurance while...

Lula says Brazil available to host ‘negotiation meetings’ between Guyana and Venezuela

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called on Mercosur - the South American trade bloc, and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) to weigh in on...

UN Security Council to consider Guyana’s request for interventions against Venezuela’s aggression today 

At 3 p.m. today, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is expected to consider a request from Guyana for interventions for Venezuela’s blatant disregard for the World Court not to aggravate the Essequibo border controversy further.  “We are extremely pleased...

DOF Group honored with 2023 ExxonMobil Ruby Supplier Award for works in Guyana, Equatorial Guinea 

DOF Group secured an accolade as one of ExxonMobil's distinguished 2023 Ruby award recipients. The evaluation criteria for nominees encompassed facets such as on-time delivery, safety protocols, responsiveness, service excellence, innovation prowess, and dedication to sustainability. Ruby award winners...

Five soldiers dead, two survive in helicopter crash near border

Five out of seven Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldiers aboard the Bell 402 Army helicopter, which crashed, have been confirmed dead. The deceased include prominent military figures: Lieutenant Colonels Michael Charles and Michael Shahoud, Retired Brigadier Gary Beaton, Lieutenant...

Oil companies should “pay no regard” to Maduro’s ultimatum – Jagdeo

Guyana’s Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo has urged oil companies operating in the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to ignore the recent statements by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordering them to vacate.  “I want to say to the oil companies that...

UK says Venezuela’s actions unjustified, reaffirms border matter was settled

The United Kingdom (UK) has expressed concern about Venezuela’s recent aggressive actions towards Guyana deeming it “unjustified.”  In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), its Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office said,  “We believe this is unjustified and should cease.”  The UK...

Border controversy: China stays neutral but says it respects boundaries

Amid growing concerns about Venezuela’s growing aggression towards Guyana, questions arose regarding China's stance on supporting Maduro's claim and the fear of a potential invasion. In response to these queries, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin emphasized China's impartial stance, reiterating...

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Guyana govt. eyes Stabroek block partners’ nearshoring jobs to give economy US$60 million annual boost

Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, recently disclosed his interest in bringing closer to these shores some 2000 jobs the...