Tag Archives: International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Guyana on Monday submitted to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague its final written brief on the merits in its case against Venezuela. The brief, officially entitled “Guyana’s Reply to Venezuela’s Counter-Memorial” was personally delivered to the Registrar of the Court by Guyana’s Ambassador in Brussels, Sasenarine Singh. In the merits phase of the case, each party ...

Guyana on Tuesday objected to Venezuela’s request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for 12 months to submit additional pleadings in the border dispute case over the Essequibo Region, Attorney General Anil Nandlall said. “Guyana noted that Venezuela’s request for a 12-month period was excessive given that the case has been pending for six (6) years and that the ...

A leading member of Guyana’s legal team in the world court’s case on the border controversy with Venezuela on Thursday appealed for national unity as the country heads into general elections and prepares for oral hearings in The Hague in the Netherlands. Sir Shridath Ramphal, who is one of the two persons authorised to act on behalf of the Guyana ...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) says it will begin holding public hearings, next month, on Venezuela’s claim for more than half of Guyana’s territory. The first round of oral arguments starts on March 23 when Guyana will present its case from 10 am to 1 pm at the Peace Palace in The Hague. A day later, Venezuela will make ...