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Montevideo, June 29th 2025 - 13:34 UTC

Tag: Guyana

  • Thursday, May 29th 2025 - 09:24 UTC

    Guyana celebrates 59th Independence Day with steadfast support from Caricom in the face of Venezuelan bullying

    Dr. Carla Barnett reaffirmed CARICOM’s steadfast support for Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity threatened by neighboring Venezuela.

    As Guyana celebrated its 59th Independence anniversary on Monday May 26, the Caribbean Community, CARICOM, commended the nation for its rapid development, strong environmental stewardship and growing influence on the international stage.

  • Monday, May 26th 2025 - 10:32 UTC

    Chavista candidate voted Governor of Essequibo amid poor turnout

    Neil Jesús Villamizar Sánchez was elected as the first governor of Guayana Essequiba

    Venezuela Sunday held regional and legislative elections with a voter turnout of 42.63%. The ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), led by Nicolás Maduro, secured 23 out of 24 governorships, including the newly claimed 160,000 square-kilometer oil-rich Guayana Essequiba, and an 82.68% share of votes for the National Assembly, projecting an absolute legislative majority. The opposition won only the Cojedes governorship. Henrique Capriles secured a legislative seat for the opposition.

  • Saturday, April 19th 2025 - 10:17 UTC

    Guyana rejects Chinese diplomat's suggestion of friendly negotiations with Caracas

    China “needs to be principled in its position to respect Guyana's territorial integrity,” Persaud stressed

    Guyana’s Foreign Ministry rejected a statement by China’s Chargé d’Affaires Huang Rui, urging Georgetown and Caracas to resolve their border dispute over the Essequibo region through friendly negotiations, despite stressing that China “never intervenes in the internal affairs of other countries.”

  • Tuesday, April 8th 2025 - 10:19 UTC

    Venezuela warns of false flag moves to justify imperialist attacks

    “False positive” actions are usually carried out to then “invade sovereign nations and peoples,” the Bolivarian Armed Forces argued

    Venezuela’s Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) and Vice President Delcy Rodríguez warned Sunday of an alleged “false flag” operation targeting an ExxonMobil platform in disputed maritime waters between Venezuela and Guyana.

  • Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 - 09:49 UTC

    Maduro defends Venezuela's claim to Guayana Esequiba

    Maduro claimed “Trojan horses” wanted to hand over what is Venezuela's over to imperialism

    Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro staunchly defended his country's claim to the Guayana Esequiba territory, asserting during his weekly broadcast show that the disputed area was an integral part of the nation inherited from Simón Bolívar and backed by over 90% of Venezuelans in a 2023 referendum.

  • Saturday, March 22nd 2025 - 11:11 UTC

    Venezuela is bluffing about Essequibo elections, Guyana's TNC argues

    Venezuela's threat is handled by Georgetown at the highest level on a daily basis, Jagdeo said

    Guyana's National Toshaos’ Council (NTC), representing the country's Indigenous Peoples, has rejected Venezuela's claims of holding elections in the disputed Essequibo region on May 25, 2025, as announced by the Bolivarian regime's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello.

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 09:08 UTC

    IMF praises Guyana's environmental initiatives

    The IMF commended Guyana’s multifaceted approach to sustainable development

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Guyana for its pioneering climate policies and efforts to enhance its energy matrix, promote sustainable growth, and foster economic diversification. The global credit agency highlighted the South American country's Climate Policies and Sustainable Development, Energy Transition, Economic Diversification and Workforce Development, and Inclusive Growth and Investment.

  • Thursday, January 9th 2025 - 22:08 UTC

    Guyana on alert after Maduro's plans regarding Essequibo elections

    Maduro's calling for an election “by the people of Guayana Esequiba” of a governor of “Guayana Esequiba” represents a blatant disregard for international law, Georgetown said

    Guyanese authorities expressed their regret this week that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro intends to hold elections for the position of Governor of the disputed territory of Guyana Essequiba because the move would be in violation of what was arranged between the two countries in the Dec. 14, 2023, Argyle Agreement.

  • Thursday, November 21st 2024 - 09:27 UTC

    Guyana oil output breaking all oil exploration and production records

    Since January 2024, oil companies offshore Guyana are pumping over 600,000 barrels per day, with developments, completed at a scorching pace

    The impoverished South American country of Guyana is emerging as a major international oil producer and exporter. The former British colony is expected to become not only South America’s top oil producer but a key driver of world petroleum supply growth. The country has also become one of the fastest growing economies in the region, according to the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank

  • Monday, August 26th 2024 - 08:21 UTC

    Guyana alerts port officials to look out for potential mpox carriers

    Any infected person would be isolated at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown for between two to four weeks, Minister Anthony explained

    Although no case of monkeypox has been reported so far in the country and to make sure things remain that way, Guyanese authorities have instructed port officials to be on alert for the possible arrival of people carrying the disease, Health Minister Frank Anthony said during the weekend. In addition, vaccines have been stockpiled in case of an outbreak.

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