Guyana News

Guyana: Soldier dies after Tacama training exercise

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) today announced the passing of 22258 Corporal Leroy Thom of 2 Infantry Battalion and of Blueberry Hill Linden who...

Guyana Coast Guard rescues five from sinking vessel

A five-member crew on a small cargo ship was recently rescued by the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Coast Guard after their vessel started sinking in the Atlantic Ocean.

Guyana moving to ease electricity blackouts

The Guyana government says it hopes to ease the situation regarding a constant supply of electricity to consumers by this weekend. 

Guyana signs multimillion-dollar deal for offshore patrol vessel to boost national...

The Government of Guyana has signed an agreement with French company OCEA S.A. for the procurement of an offshore patrol vessel at the cost of €39.5 million.

Guyana: CCJ dismisses challenge against electrical consumption arrears

On Tuesday 9th April 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) delivered judgment in Che Jain Ping and Xiao Guang Zhao v Guyana Power and Light Inc. [2024] CCJ 8 (AJ) GY, a decision in its Appellate Jurisdiction.

Guyana reiterates commitment to a peaceful solution of border dispute

GUYANA-COURT-CCJ dismisses challenge against electrical consumption arrears

UN Security Council meeting on Guyana-Venezuela border dispute

This afternoon (9 April), the Security Council will convene for a private meeting under the “Threats to international peace and security” agenda item to discuss recent developments regarding a territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela over the Essequibo region in Guyana.

Venezuela submits counter-memorial to ICJ in Essequibo case

Venezuela has made a submission to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in its border case with Guyana. The submission is its counter-memorial on the merits of the case concerning the Arbitral Award of 3 October 1899 (Guyana v. Venezuela). 

Guyanese national dies after falling from scaffolding in Barbados

A 51-year-old Guyanese man identified as Andell Mc Garrell  fell to his death while working on a construction site Monday morning in Barbados.

Guyana: Tragic Murder-Suicide Unfolds Over Alleged Infidelity Scandal

Police are investigating a murder-suicide that occurred late on Sunday allegedly sparked by claims of infidelity.