Apr 20, 2026
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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial ships
Iran on Friday declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial traffic during the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. “In line with the ceasefire...
International
CARICOM to step up reparations talks with King Charles
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is set to intensify reparations talks with King Charles III at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua this November,...
Guyana feeling squeeze of Middle East war, says president
As the war in the Middle East disrupts global energy and food supply systems, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali says that Guyana will inevitably feel...
Panel highlights evolving role of U.S. Constitution in modern democracy
The evolving nature of the U.S. Constitution and its impact on modern democracy was the focus of a panel discussion hosted by the U.S. Embassy...
US tariffs of 15 per cent on Guyanese exports could be cut to 10 per cent
The cost of trading with the United States could become cheaper as negotiations to further reduce the 15 per cent reciprocal tariff are expected. A...
Guyana, Belize deepen forest ties with new climate cooperation pact
The governments of Guyana and Belize on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the forest sector, marking a step forward...
US Embassy ready to help Linden businesses connect with US partners, explore investment opportunities
A team from the United States (US) Embassy’s Department of Commerce has signalled its willingness to help businesses in Linden connect with American partners and...
PM Phillips urges stronger CELAC-Africa ties on climate, trade
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, called for deeper cooperation between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and African Union member states to...
US waives sanctions on deals involving Venezuela’s PDVSA
The United States has issued a general license authorising certain deals involving Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA, the US Treasury Department said on Wednesday. The...
Oil jumps 10 per cent on Iran conflict and could spike to US$100 a barrel, analysts say
Brent crude jumped 10 per cent to about US$80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted prices could climb...
Guyana calls for peace, condemns Iran attacks on Gulf states
The Government of Guyana on Saturday called for the sustained pursuit of peace and stability in the Middle East and condemned what it described as...
Taliban allows men to beat wives – so long as they don’t break bones
The Taliban has passed a law that allows men to beat their wives as long as it does not cause “broken bones or open wounds”....
T&T seeks Guyana’s support as it looks to restart refinery
Trinidad and Tobago is seeking stronger energy partnerships with Guyana as part of strategic measures to restart its shuttered state-owned Petrotrin oil refinery. Speaking at...
Cycling Federation appoints Nigel London as president
Nigel London has been appointed president of the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF), following the resignation of former president Horace Burrowes. The move, confirmed at a...
Australia out of T20 World Cup after Zimbabwe’s match against Ireland rained off
Australia have been knocked out of the T20 World Cup after Zimbabwe’s match against Ireland was washed out. With each side taking a point from...
Indian Idol stars to perform in Guyana on February 28
Popular Indian singers Pawandeep Rajan and Chetna Bhardwaj are set to perform live in Guyana later this month as part of a major cultural concert...