Apr 26, 2026
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US agrees Venezuelan government can pay Maduro’s legal fees, ending weekslong standoff
The US has agreed to allow the Venezuelan government to fund the defense of ousted President Nicolás Maduro, ending a legal standoff that has clouded…
International
Washington’s biggest annual dinner transformed into chaos — and a crime scene
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were seated on the stage of the cavernous Washington Hilton ballroom just after 8:30 p.m. ET on…
MARAD: Oil tanker seized by US, fraudulently flying false Guyana flag
A tanker fraudulently flying the Guyana flag has been seized by US forces in the Indian Ocean after being linked to alleged sanctions-busting Iranian oil…
US deports 12 Guyanese; murder and domestic violence accused placed in custody
Twelve Guyanese nationals were deported from the United States to Guyana on Tuesday, the Guyana Police Force said. Upon arrival, all 12 individuals were interviewed…
CARICOM to step up reparations talks with King Charles
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is set to intensify reparations talks with King Charles III at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua this November,…
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial ships
Iran on Friday declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial traffic during the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. “In line with the ceasefire…
Guyana feeling squeeze of Middle East war, says president
As the war in the Middle East disrupts global energy and food supply systems, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali says that Guyana will inevitably feel…
Panel highlights evolving role of U.S. Constitution in modern democracy
The evolving nature of the U.S. Constitution and its impact on modern democracy was the focus of a panel discussion hosted by the U.S. Embassy…
US tariffs of 15 per cent on Guyanese exports could be cut to 10 per cent
The cost of trading with the United States could become cheaper as negotiations to further reduce the 15 per cent reciprocal tariff are expected. A…
Guyana, Belize deepen forest ties with new climate cooperation pact
The governments of Guyana and Belize on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the forest sector, marking a step forward…
US Embassy ready to help Linden businesses connect with US partners, explore investment opportunities
A team from the United States (US) Embassy’s Department of Commerce has signalled its willingness to help businesses in Linden connect with American partners and…
PM Phillips urges stronger CELAC-Africa ties on climate, trade
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, called for deeper cooperation between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and African Union member states to…
US waives sanctions on deals involving Venezuela’s PDVSA
The United States has issued a general license authorising certain deals involving Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA, the US Treasury Department said on Wednesday. The…
Oil jumps 10 per cent on Iran conflict and could spike to US$100 a barrel, analysts say
Brent crude jumped 10 per cent to about US$80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted prices could climb…
Guyana calls for peace, condemns Iran attacks on Gulf states
The Government of Guyana on Saturday called for the sustained pursuit of peace and stability in the Middle East and condemned what it described as…
Taliban allows men to beat wives – so long as they don’t break bones
The Taliban has passed a law that allows men to beat their wives as long as it does not cause “broken bones or open wounds”.…