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August 13, 2025

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The Government of Guyana has welcomed the decision by the Venezuelan government to file its rejoinder in the case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the 1899 arbitral award that settled the borders between the two countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, in providing an update, explained that the […]

May 15, 2025

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Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, said the army will remain vigilant on the border shared with Venezuela in light of the most recent attacks by gunmen on Venezuela’s shore. Brigadier Khan was speaking at a media briefing at Base Camp Ayanganna this evening, hosted to address the current state […]

May 1, 2025

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) today reaffirmed the Provisional Measures granted on December 1, 2023, in the ongoing case between Guyana and Venezuela concerning the Arbitral Award of October 3, 1899. The measures are as follows: 1. Pending a final decision in the case, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela shall refrain from taking any […]

April 17, 2025

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has rejected a statement by the Chargé d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Huang Rui that Guyana and Venezuela “can solve the border issue through friendly consultations and negotiations.” The Ministry, in a statement issued today “reminds the Government of the People’s […]

March 20, 2025

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Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, has described the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela as both “delicate” and “challenging.” He shared his views following a meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday. Gonsalves serves as the interlocutor in the 2023 Argyle Declaration, an agreement between the two nations […]

March 4, 2025

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Guyana’s Agent to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Carl Greenidge, has confirmed the country’s intention to add Venezuela’s latest act of aggression to the existing litany of actions by the Bolivarian Republic to encroach on Guyana’s land and maritime spaces. Greenidge told Ignite News today that Guyana has been “routinely” reporting and updating relevant […]

March 2, 2025

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Guyana continues to receive immense international support following Venezuela’s illegal entry into its exclusive maritime zone on Saturday. Local and international partners remain resolute against any intimidatory acts ordered by Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, and are firm in their stance on Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Secretary-General of the 56-member Commonwealth of Nations, Patricia […]

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Border case: Guyana welcomes Venezuela’s filing of rejoinder

GDF Chief vows vigilance amid Venezuelan border attacks

ICJ halts Venezuela’s planned elections in Essequibo

Guyana strongly rejects ‘border negotiation’ comment from China’s Chargé d’ Affaires

Dr Gonsalves: Guyana-Venezuela border controversy ‘delicate’ and ‘challenging’

Guyana to add Venezuela’s incursion to litany of aggression

Commonwealth, UK, and US reaffirm support for Guyana’s sovereignty, strongly condemn Venezuela’s aggression

Son detained as police probe suspected murder of mother

Farmers, officers trained in climate-smart systems to enhance productivity

Plaisance, Melanie claim Commander’s Cup youth football crowns

Son detained as police probe suspected murder of mother

Farmers, officers trained in climate-smart systems to enhance productivity

Plaisance, Melanie claim Commander’s Cup youth football crowns