The American firm, which has been hired by Guyana to reach out to United States decision-makers, has begun laying the groundwork to seek support from the House Foreign Relations Committee against Venezuela in the wake of border tensions. CORMAC Group’s lobby comes in  the face of recent threats and incursions to Guyana by Venezuela’s Navy and the interception of two ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 22:37 by Denis Chabrol The Ministry of Health on Tuesday said two men died in recent days from COVID-19, pushing the total to 174. Those who succumbed are a 74-year-old man from Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Upper Berbice) and a 58–year- old man from Region Four (Demerara- Mahaica). “These persons died while receiving ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 9:11 by Denis Chabrol The opposition A Partnership for National Unity+Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) has taken aim at the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Chambers,  strongly suggesting that the decisions are politically motivated. Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon stayed clear of criticising the DPP Shalimar Hack directly, but he questioned the advice from her ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 1:35 by Denis Chabrol Venezuela’s Foreign Affairs Minister Jorge Arreaza has promised his Guyanese counterpart to pursue the release soon of the 11 Guyanese crew members who who have been detained by Venezuelan authorities since last week Thursday, the Guyana Foreign Ministry said. The commitment was given to Guyana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Hugh ...