Aug 5, 2026
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Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC
Venezuela has formally notified the United Nations of its "irrevocable" decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia said on…
International
Horse racing and tapeball cricket unite in new Guyana Cup partnership
In a landmark convergence of Guyana's most passionate sporting cultures, horse racing and grassroots cricket have officially joined forces. The organisers of the marquee Guyana…
New UK prime minister Andy Burnham pledges cost of living help in first speech
Andy Burnham has said his arrival in power will be a "circuit breaker" moment for Britain, pledging that his government will restore hope to millions…
’A true miracle of destiny’ — Messi and Lamine Yamal’s incredible first meeting
The greatest footballer of all-time and the heir to his crown on the right wing at Barcelona will face each other for the first time…
Guyana welcomes Trinidad and Tobago to Global Biodiversity Alliance
Trinidad and Tobago has been officially welcomed as the 125th member of the Global Biodiversity Alliance. President Dr Irfaan Ali presented Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar…
France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather
France has said it recorded an increase of more than 2,000 deaths during the last week of a record-breaking European heatwave in June as forecasters…
Venezuela quake rescuers pull two 11-year-old boys from rubble as death toll hits 1,430
Two 11-year-old boys have separately been rescued from the rubble of collapsed buildings within hours of each other, after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. Video footage…
Guyana joins regional effort to support Venezuela as death toll climbs to 188
Guyana has joined a growing regional and international effort to support Venezuela after two massive earthquakes devastated parts of the country, killing at least 188…
Leverage diaspora connections to unlock US markets, businesses told
Businesses are being urged not to shy away from leveraging the Guyanese diaspora in the United States, as a means of securing international partnerships. Speaking…
Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 164 with many more feared dead
Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela near the capital, killing at least 164 people and injuring nearly 1,000, its interim president Delcy Rodríguez has said.…
Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy
(BBC Sport) United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Trump, 80,…
Keir Starmer announces resignation, UK to get sixth PM in seven years
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will resign, paving the way for the country's seventh leader in a decade after facing an…
Guyana, Kuwait poised to deepen economic and development ties
(Times Kuwait) Guyana has expressed great optimism about the future of its relationship with Kuwait, describing bilateral ties as entering a new and promising phase…
France working to ease visa process for Guyanese travellers, says ambassador
France is working to ease visa application procedures for Guyanese travellers seeking entry to France and other Schengen-area countries, French Ambassador to Guyana Olivier…
T&T maxi taxi operators on three-day strike but not for fare increase
(T&T Guardian) Approximately 5,000 maxi taxi operators—the lifeblood of the nation’s public transport system – will come to a planned halt today in protest of…
France reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty in Independence Day message
French President Emmanuel Macron has extended warm congratulations to Guyana on the occasion of its 60th Independence anniversary, while reaffirming France’s strong commitment to the…