Guyana said Thursday that it will seek help from the United Nations’ top court to deter plans by neighboring Venezuela to elect a governor to rule its western Essequibo region, an area rich in resources long claimed by Venezuela as its own.

Guyana has expressed “grave concern” over what it claims to have been “recent actions and statements” by Venezuela that constitute "clear violations” of the Argyle Agreement and the binding order of the International Court of Justice (ICJ),

“The vessel is not registered in Guyana, so it is not authorised to ... linked to a Syrian conglomerate with ties to Iran and Venezuela by the United States Treasury Department.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana’s Maritime Administration ... tankers linked to a Syrian conglomerate with ties to Iran and Venezuela by the United States Treasury Department, adding ...

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Guyana's economy achieved its fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth in 2024, expanding 43.6% as oil output and exports showed solid increases, the Finance minister said on Friday, but the expansion is expected to slow this year.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- Guyana said Thursday that it will seek help from the United Nations’ top court to deter plans by neighboring Venezuela to elect a governor to rule its western Essequibo ...

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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana said Thursday that it will seek help from the United Nations’ top court to deter plans by neighboring Venezuela to elect a governor to rule its western ...

The old age pension in Guyana is set to increase to $41,000 per month, effective, 2025. The total pension payout for 2025 is projected to exceed $37 billion. This was announced by Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service,

Comprising 12 countries, as well as French Guiana, the vast and varied continent is home to some wonderful sights, like the awe-inspiring Iguaçu Falls, as well as world wonders like Machu Picchu and Uyuni Salt Flat and some seriously exciting cities with great spots for foodies.

The vessel did not have authorisation to navigate or dock in Venezuelan waters, the Noticia al Dia newspaper reported. The tanker was named as the 45,000-dwt Four Plus (built 2000), flying the flag of Guyana and carrying a Chinese crew. The Equasis database lists the flag as false, however.