News - EMBASSY OF THE COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA

Guyana assumes chairmanship of G77

…PM tells group of Guyana’s push to deepen democratic norms …realise high levels of prosperity, cohesion for all citizens GUYANA ...
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Giant Liza Phase 2 project among top 15 approved worldwide for 2019 – Rystad Energy

Energy sector analysts Rystad Energy has ranked the Liza Phase 2 development at the 6.6 million acres Stabroek Block offshore ...
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Jamaica trade mission heading to CARICOM’s newest oil producer this month

A delegation of around 16 Jamaican companies will visit the South American country of Guyana this month in pursuit of ...
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Guyana recognised as top destination to visit this year

THE colloquial phrase “up top” best describes Guyana’s rise in the global tourism industry, with the country being recognised as ...
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Guyana Elected G77 Chair for 2020

Demonstrating strong support for and confidence in the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, the Group of 77 (G77) and China has ...
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ICJ to move ahead without Venezuela

…as country fails to defend claims that the court lacks jurisdiction to hear border case …President confident of Guyana getting ...
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ICJ gives Venezuela ultimatum

…country has up to November 28 to decide if it will contest border controversy court case VENEZUELA has 10 days ...
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Place greater emphasis on development of local services sector – Min. Cummings

BY FELECIA VALENZUELA ─ Trade in Services Workshop opens in Georgetown Representatives from both the public and private sectors have ...
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Brazilian investors showing interest in Guyana

By Navendra Seoraj THERE has been a marked increase in the number of Brazilian investors who are showing interest in ...
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IMF: Guyana will see economic growth of 86% for 2020

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes one of South America’s smallest countries is likely to see a dramatic upswing in ...
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Foreign Minister discusses ongoing cooperation and electoral assistance with US and EU top Envoys

On 21 October 2019, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Karen Cummings, met separately with United States Ambassador to the ...
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Guyana, Qatar pledge to boost trade in oil, air services

…as non-resident ambassador accredited PRESIDENT David Granger, on Wednesday, accredited His Excellency, Ahmed Ibrahim Abdulla Al-Abdulla, Non-Resident Ambassador of the ...
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Foreign Affairs Minister says ‘all this agitation uncalled for’

…Foreign Affairs minister says statements by diplomatic community unnecessary …says Guyana does not interfere in the political affairs of other ...
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Guyana and Trinidad working to address trade issues

Export of honey to TT remains a problem THOUGH a commitment was made by Trinidad and Tobago more than one ...
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Address by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana (2019.09.25)

Guyanese, The Government, since the passage of the no-confidence motion in the National Assembly on 21st December 2018, has respected ...
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Guyana requests that Venezuela border controversy be placed on UN General Assembly agenda

Guyana has requested that the United Nations Secretary-General place this country’s border controversy with Venezuela on the Agenda of the ...
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Norway releases US$50M in forest funds to Guyana

…money represents final payment Norway has agreed to pay over some US$50M of climate funds to Guyana, which authorities said ...
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Border controversy hearing set for March 2020

…ICJ to determine jurisdiction after oral arguments THE International Court of Justice (ICJ), in March 2020, will begin hearing arguments ...
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Guyana remains committed to EU in the post-Cotonou period

……..President Granger assures as he accredits new EU ambassador PRESIDENT David Granger registered Guyana’s strong commitment to the Post-Cotonou Framework ...
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New Mexican ambassador accredited

HAILING Mexico as a valued market for Guyana’s rice, President David Granger said Guyana looks forward to that country’s support ...
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Climate change is the most significant challenge to achieving sustainable development – says ACP SG

GENEVA, Sept 9, CMC – The Secretary-General of the African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) Group, Dr. Patrick Gomes Monday called ...
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ACP Ambassadors pay tribute to Stefano Manservisi

At a special Committee of Ambassadors (CoA) meeting on 5 September 2019, African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) ambassadors paid tribute ...
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Guyana seeks closer ties with Chile

…President Granger identifies petroleum, mining as areas for cooperation The Government of Chile is serious about negotiating a Free Trade ...
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JetBlue’s Newest Caribbean Destination Is Guyana

JetBlue announced it is again expanding its large Latin America and Caribbean network with new nonstop service between New York’s ...
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Guyana chairs high-level UN Conference to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

COMMISSIONER and Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC), Trevor Benn, has been elected to chair ...
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New Indian envoy meets PM Nagamootoo

Prime Minister, Hon. Moses Nagamootoo today received a courtesy visit from His Excellency, Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, newly-accredited High Commissioner ...
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Liza Destiny arrives at Stabroek Block

DIRECTOR of the Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, has announced that Guyana’s first oil production vessel, the Liza Destiny, ...
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Russia still to withdraw ‘military base’ statement

MINISTER of Foreign Affairs, Dr Karen Cummings has debunked the recent claims by Russia that a British military base was ...
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Govt should buy shares in Exxon – Foreign Secretary

…Greenidge suggests, says oil resource not a curse FORMER Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge, believes acquiring shares in Exxon ...
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Tullow strikes oil in Orinduik Block -Anticipates over 100 million barrels

By Kiana Wilburg, One of the United Kingdom’s leading exploration and production companies, Tullow Oil, has finally struck black gold ...
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Editorial – Westward Ho! Guyana calling

The conference room at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs last Friday was packed with entrepreneurs and workers anxious to hear ...
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Guyana open to establishing new partnerships – Foreign Minister Cummings

MINISTER of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Karen Cummings, on Wednesday in Colombia, emphasised that in light of the economic transformation underway ...
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New Japan Ambassador to Guyana accredited

PRESIDENT David Granger commended the over 50 years of friendly relations between Guyana and Japan, on Wednesday, at the Ministry ...
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EU and Guyana join forces to combat illegal logging and promote trade in legal timber

The EU and Guyana have concluded negotiations on a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade ...
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Guyana hosts the Group of CARIFORUM Ambassadors and Senior Officials as they participated in the 4th Meeting of the CARIFORUM Technical Advisory Group on the Post Cotonou Negotiations.

575total visits,1visits today ...
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Foreign Secretary attends Commonwealth foreign affairs ministers’ meeting

Foreign Secretary Carl B. Greenidge today attended the 19th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting in London at the organization’s headquarters ...
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Ambassador of Argentine Republic calls on Foreign Minister

Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Dr. Felipe Alejandro Gardella on the 11 ...
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Staff of the Embassy of Guyana to the Kingdom of Belgium join Local ‘Rum Runners’ Club to promote Guyanese Rum and Tourism

PRESS RELEASE The Ambassador and Staff of the Embassy of the Cooperative Republic to Guyana to the Kingdom of Belgium ...
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