Gunfire and gold: How Venezuela is using criminal gangs in border conflict with Guyana

A burst of gunfire shattered the stillness along the Cuyuní River when soldiers from the Guyana Defense Force came under attack while navigating a remote jungle waterway near the settlement of Eteringbang — deep within the mineral-rich Essequibo region, a …

Guyana, China emphasise relationship of mutual trust, shared values, economic co-operation

–in commemoration of 53 years of diplomatic ties –President Ali says new Chinese Ambassador engaged on issues related to Guyana’s sovereignty, regional peace   PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has said that the newly- accredited Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Yang …

Guyana, China trade quadrupled to US$1.4B in 2024 – Chinese Ambassador

Guyana under-19s host second encampment in Essequibo ahead of regional tournament

THE Guyana Under-19 cricket team will continue its preparation for the upcoming Cricket West Indies Regional Under-19 Tournament with its second weekend encampment, scheduled to begin this Friday afternoon (June 6) and run through Sunday (June 8) at the …

Guyana has raised territorial integrity with China – President

President Irfaan Ali and Chinese Ambassador Yang Yang giving the thumbs up on Thursday (Chinese Embassy photo) Guyana has asked China to help guard against Venezuela’s infringement of its territorial integrity, even as this country pledges to continue …

Essential Guyana remains steadfast in its political commitment to the Global South and the OACPS

Dear Editor, The letter by Mr. Neville Bissember (SN, 2025/06/06 The ACP 50th George-town Agreement Anniversary…) deserves to be highly commended.  His letter has enabled the historical record of the founding and development of the ACP Group of …

QC’s Anushka Singh wins Recover Guyana’s environmental advocacy prize

Anushka Singh is at centre with Kuvina Singh (right) and Subrina Jagdeo. Anushka Singh, of Queen’s College, delivered an outstanding performance across all four phases in the Recover Guyana SHOUT 3.0 competition to walk away with the National Champion …

​US Report spotlights interconnected transnational criminal network on Guyana-Venezuela border

Dear Editor, The U.S. Department of State report on Trafficking of Persons (2025), and their International Narcotics Control Strategy Report on Guyana (2025) highlight some serious concerns and risks that are a result of our country’s porous borders. Some …

HMS Mining Inc supports One Guyana King and Queen of the Sand Football

Guyana U19s host second encampment in Essequibo ahead of regional showdown

As preparations intensify for the upcoming Cricket West Indies Regional Under-19 Tournament, the Guyana Under-19 cricket team is currently engaged in its second weekend encampment in scenic Cinderella County, Essequibo. – GCB’s development program …