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August 21, 2025

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Three United States warships ordered to deploy off the coast of Venezuela by US President Donald Trump could arrive by the weekend, according to reports, as Washington sends its military to curb drug trafficking by Latin American crime cartels. The reported deployment of the warships comes as the Trump administration increases pressure on Venezuelan President […]

July 23, 2025

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Guyana’s ability to fight crime and secure convictions is set for a major boost following a week-long technical assessment of the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL) by a visiting team of U.S. forensic experts. From July 14–18, specialists from the U.S.-based Strategic Capacity Group (SCG) worked alongside the GFSL to evaluate its operations as the […]

July 23, 2025

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The United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, has raised concerns over the possible election of Azruddin Mohamed, a prominent Guyanese gold dealer recently sanctioned by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), to Guyana’s Parliament. She warned that his inclusion in government could undermine investor confidence and strain economic relations with American […]

July 22, 2025

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With growing concerns over road safety, deaths caused by speeding, and traffic violations, Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh says his department is working to ensure safety. Speaking on the latest episode of “Safeguarding Our Nation”, which aired earlier today, Singh disclosed that 139,000 drivers were charged for traffic violations in 2024. Last year, 117 fatal accidents […]

July 22, 2025

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The United States will require international visitors to pay a new “visa integrity fee” of at least US$250, added to existing visa costs, according to a provision in the Trump administration’s recently enacted domestic policy bill. The fee will apply to all visitors who are required to obtain nonimmigrant visas to enter the United States. […]

July 19, 2025

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called a US decision to impose visa bans on officials involved in former President Jair Bolsonaro’s trial “arbitrary” and “baseless,” and said foreign interference in the judiciary was “unacceptable.” In a statement on Saturday, the leftist leader said the action violated fundamental principles of respect and sovereignty between […]

July 19, 2025

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Major Dwighton Bess of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has successfully completed the prestigious Command and General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC) at the United States Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The year-long programme, which ran from June 2024 to June 2025, is internationally recognised for shaping mid-level officers into strategic leaders […]

July 18, 2025

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has instructed U.S. diplomats worldwide not to comment on the fairness or integrity of elections conducted by foreign countries, according to an internal note seen by Reuters on Thursday, in a significant departure from Washington’s traditional approach of promoting free and fair elections overseas. The order, sent to all […]

July 16, 2025

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US Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced legislation to strengthen US security cooperation with Guyana and deter Venezuelan aggression against the country. “As Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro continues to threaten Guyana, the United States must work with Guyana to deter such aggression,” said Bennet in a release. […]

July 11, 2025

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Former United States Senator and long-time conservation advocate, Russ Feingold, says Guyana has a unique opportunity to use its oil wealth to protect its rich natural environment. Speaking on the latest episode of the United For Biodiversity podcast, Feingold expressed confidence in Guyana’s leadership ahead of the upcoming Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit, set for July […]

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US warships may reach Venezuela coast by weekend

US backs forensic laboratory upgrade in Guyana to tackle crime, strengthen justice

US concerned over possible parliamentary role for Azruddin Mohamed

89,500 cases of speeding, 68 deaths recorded

Visiting the US will soon require a US$250 ‘visa integrity fee’

Tensions rise as Lula blasts US over visa sanctions tied to Bolsonaro trial

Major Dwighton Bess completes prestigious US Army command course

Trump administration tells US diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections

US senator introduces bill to bolster security cooperation with Guyana, deter Venezuelan aggression

Former US Senator hails Guyana’s green vision

Hamilton, Tenorio take top honours at Pizza Cup

Unregistered e-bike rider crushed by lorry

89-year-old pensioner drowns while bathing in a canal

Hamilton, Tenorio take top honours at Pizza Cup

Unregistered e-bike rider crushed by lorry

89-year-old pensioner drowns while bathing in a canal