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September 3, 2025

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More than one billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting immense human and economic tolls. While many countries have bolstered their mental health policies and programmes, greater investment and action are needed globally to scale […]

July 26, 2025

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As members of the Global Biodiversity Alliance advance their agenda, green taxonomy is emerging as one of the key smart financing techniques the group hopes to apply in its efforts to protect 30 per cent of the planet’s lands and oceans by 2030. Green taxonomy refers to a classification system that defines which economic activities […]

July 26, 2025

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Founding members of the recently formed Global Alliance on Biodiversity will be seeking additional support from world leaders when a high-level team attends the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 30) in Brazil later this year. President Dr Irfaan Ali said at the closing of the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit held […]

July 24, 2025

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The Global Biodiversity Summit 2025 concluded today at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, capping two days of high-level dialogue on biodiversity protection with a vibrant exhibition that brought grassroots innovation and sustainable development into sharp focus. While leaders and experts discussed global frameworks to halt biodiversity loss, it was the on-the-ground solutions showcased in the […]

July 23, 2025

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In a historic moment for global environmental cooperation, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and fellow founding members officially launched the Global Biodiversity Alliance with the signing of the foundational “Georgetown Declaration.” The declaration cements shared commitments to protect 30 per cent of the planet’s lands and oceans by 2030 and to advance a unified global […]

July 23, 2025

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Guyana and the Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change has signed a major agreement that will among other things see the design of a world-class International Centre of Excellence for Biodiversity Research right here in Guyana. The Memorandum of Understanding was inked today at the opening of the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit at the […]

July 21, 2025

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Guyana’s outstanding record in biodiversity conservation has earned high praise from United Kingdom’s (UK) Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy. Speaking on the latest episode of United For Biodiversity: The Alliance Podcast, Lammy described Guyana as a vital biodiversity hotspot, lauding its rich ecological assets and leadership potential. Lammy’s endorsement […]

July 19, 2025

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Developments in Guyana’s services sector, in the areas of tourism, environmental, information technology, and others, will shape critical dialogue in the upcoming Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit slated for July 23 to 25 at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre in Georgetown. This is according to Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, who was at the time responding […]

July 7, 2025

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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) today celebrates 52 years of regional unity, shared purpose, and collective progress. In messages marking CARICOM Day 2025, leaders from across the region reflected on the Community’s achievements and resilience, while also acknowledging the pressing challenges facing Member States. CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett noted that this year’s observance comes in […]

April 22, 2025

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Guyana is open for business and focussed on expanding its global footprint, said Guyana Chief Investment Officer and Agency Head of the Guyana Office for Investment, Dr Peter Ramsaroop. The Guyana Office for Investment, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, will lead a high-level private sector delegation to Expo 2025 in […]

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WHO: Over a billion people living with mental health conditions

Biodiversity Summit champions support for green investmen

Global Biodiversity Alliance preparing for COP 30

Global Biodiversity Summit exhibition showcases innovation and conservation partnerships

Global Biodiversity Alliance launched with signing of Georgetown Declaration

Guyana, Yale Center for Biodiversity ink landmark agreement

UK praises Guyana’s biodiversity efforts

Guyana’s services sector advancement to be discussed at upcoming Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit

CARICOM leaders acknowledge regional resilience amid global, climate challenges

Guyana is open for business, focussed on expanding global footprint

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Hat-tricks headline Massy Under-18 Round of 16 action

Sergeant in custody after weapons disappear from police armory

Man stabbed to death during confrontation at drinking spree

Hat-tricks headline Massy Under-18 Round of 16 action