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Monthly Archives: April 2023

Guyana’s Ambassador to US denies contacting American lobby firm on behalf of ‘Shell’ Mohamed

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 14:47 by Denis Chabrol Guyana’s Ambassador to the United States, Samuel Hinds on Tuesday denied that he ever played a role in hiring an American lobbying firm to assist city businessman Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed in clearing his name of grave allegations so that he might be considered favourably for an American visa. “I ...

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‘Shell’ Mohamed hires US firm to push for American visa approval; contrasting views weren’t pursued

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 8:07 by Denis Chabrol A Washington DC-based lobbying firm on Tuesday said the United State Department and the American Embassy here have been told that there was no evidence to support allegations of gold smuggling, terrorism or homicide against well-known city businessman, Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohammed and so he should be granted an American ...

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Better to offer Brazil an oil block- Professor Kirton

Last Updated on Monday, 10 April 2023, 22:24 by Denis Chabrol Guyana should be more strategic and offer neighbouring Brazil an oil block as part of its border strategy, according to International Relations Professor Mark Kirton. He was speaking at the launch of his most recent publication titled ‘Building Bridges in The Amazon- Guyana Brazil Relations Into the 21st Century”. ...

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Woman arrested for threatening words against President, racial slurs

Last Updated on Monday, 10 April 2023, 20:22 by Denis Chabrol A woman has been arrested in connection with her alleged desire to see Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali assassinated, Head of the Police Force’s Criminal Investigations Department, Assistant Police Commissioner Wendell Blanhum said Monday. “The president needs to be assassinated,” she said when asked by an unseen and unidentified person ...

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Guyana govt’s petroleum website hacked apparently by Venezuelans

Last Updated on Sunday, 9 April 2023, 22:26 by Denis Chabrol The Guyana government’s petroleum website was hacked and replaced with a Venezuelan map that includes Guyana’s Essequibo Region, shortly after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) dismissed Caracas’ position that Britain is an indispensable party to the case. Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat confirmed that petroleum.gov.gy was hacked ...

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GTT partners with Bartica Committee for Regatta 2023

Last Updated on Saturday, 8 April 2023, 13:05 by Denis Chabrol GTT has signed on as partners for Bartica Regatta 2023. The event which commenced last Saturday with a sashing ceremony for the Miss Bartica Regatta  pageant, will conclude on April 10 with grass track races and the pageant finals. Chief Operations Officer (COO) of GTT Mobile, Randall Hewitt, received ...

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GTT announces support for Rupununi Rodeo 2023

Last Updated on Saturday, 8 April 2023, 12:48 by Denis Chabrol GTT Inc, Guyana’s leading telecommunications company, last Friday announced its support for the upcoming Rupununi Rodeo 2023. The company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO)- Business Solutions, Orson Ferguson, donated GY$ 500,000 to Director of the Rupununi Livestock Association, Christina Edwards. The company’s contribution will go towards prizes for the male ...

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Digicel in Easter connections with communities

Last Updated on Saturday, 8 April 2023, 12:36 by Denis Chabrol Digicel Guyana says it continues to connect Communities throughout Guyana and more so during Easter Celebrations. Digicel announce its sponsorship of Bartica Regatta, Rupununi Rodeo and Linden Town Week. The telecommunications company is investing $2.5 million in the events and celebrations scheduled for Easter Weekend and the end of ...

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Guyana should seek stronger Latin American support to ensure Venezuela obeys ICJ’s final ruling- Professor Kirton; Brazil’s support solid- Jagdeo

Last Updated on Saturday, 8 April 2023, 11:36 by Denis Chabrol Guyana will continue to rely on Brazil for support in ensuring Venezuela complies with the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) final ruling on the border controversy with its western Spanish-speaking neighbour, authorities said. International Relations Professor Dr Mark Kirton, at the same time, advised that Guyana should stiffen its ...

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WORLD COURT: Venezuela loses preliminary point that Britain is an indispensable party to border case with Guyana

Last Updated on Thursday, 6 April 2023, 9:37 by Denis Chabrol The International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, on Thursday ruled that the United Kingdom (UK) is not an indispensable third party to consider Guyana’s case that the 1899 Arbitral Tribunal Award is a full, final and perfect settlement of the boundary between the two neighbouring ...

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