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APNU+AFC says Ali, Maduro must not discuss territorial controversy; St Vincent PM says “Talking in peace respectfully than fighting”
The parliamentary opposition coalition of A Partnership for National Unity+Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) on Saturday said it welcomed the decision...
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BREAKING: Ali, Maduro, Lula for meeting in St Vincent next week; Ali rules out negotiations on border controversy
President Irfaan Ali meeting the President of Cuba, Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel and and Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves of St...
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Crashed GDF helicopter was equipped to detect dangerous terrain; flight diverted
Air Corps Commander Lieutenant Colonel Mohinder Ramjag briefing reporters about the flight path of the now crashed helicopter The Guyana...
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CARICOM leaders support World Court for settling Guyana-Venezuela border controversy; call for Ali-Maduro talks
The headquarters of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) based at Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown, Guyana. Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders on Friday, backing...
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Black box retrieved as investigation into deadly GDF helicopter crash begins
One of the injured soldiers, on a stretcher, being moved from an aircraft to an ambulance. The investigation into Wednesday's...
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GDF soldiers still alive – senior security sector officials
The two Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldiers, who survived Wednesday's helicopter crash deep in the country's jungle, were Friday morning...
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Former President David Granger “saddened” at deaths of GDF members
President David Granger Following is a statement by former President of Guyana, Retired Brigadier Arthur Granger on the passing of...
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President, Prime Minister, Opposition Leader, Home Affairs Minister mourn loss of GDF servicemen in helicopter crash
Brigadier (Ret'd) Gary BeatonGovernment of Guyana Projects Engineer Colonel Michael ShahoudCommander 1 Infantry Battalion Lieutenant Colonel Sean Welcome The death...
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Brigadier (Ret'd) Gary BeatonGovernment of Guyana Projects Engineer Lieutenant Colonel (Reserve) Michael CharlesPilot Colonel Michael ShahoudCommander 1 Infantry Battalion Five...
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UN Security Council to consider Guyana’s request for intervention
UN Security Council Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) would on Friday consider Guyana's request...
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