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Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo called on world leaders on Thursday to move beyond decades of climate pledges and deliver tangible results, warning that the global transition away from fossil fuels cannot be reduced to a choice between abandoning...

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Guyana has been named Best Emerging Destination 2026 at the World Tourism Awards, gaining further international recognition for its growing tourism appeal.

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International confidence in Guyana’s growing economy continues to attract new investment, with the launch of Guyway, an electric vehicle transportation service, adding to the country’s expanding business and green energy landscape.

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Guyana will partner with the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to establish 10 mini-football pitches across the country, expanding opportunities for young people and strengthening grassroots football.

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The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) reported a record 47,726 visitor arrivals in October 2026, a 12.8 per cent increase compared to October 2025, as more people travelled to the country for leisure, business and international events.

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President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, have formalised three bilateral agreements to advance Guyana’s digital infrastructure, expand opportunities for small and micro enterprises, and...

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A new dredge and push boat costing some $948.9 million have been added to the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority’s (NDIA) fleet, strengthening its capacity to maintain drainage channels, clear river outfalls and reduce flooding in...

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As a key follow-up initiative from the second Global Biodiversity Alliance Conference recently held in Georgetown, Guyana, plans are being explored to convene an Investment and Finance Forum in June 2027, potentially in London, United Kingdom.

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Guyana will promote its tourism offerings at two major international events this month, as Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues prepares to engage global industry leaders and explore new market opportunities in London and...

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Former Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez has described Guyana’s biodiversity leadership as a model for the Amazon region.

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The government and the Field Museum of Natural History signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU), extending a scientific partnership that dates to the 1920s. The agreement was signed on a Friday at the Global Biodiversity Alliance Conference...

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President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Guyana and Canada, as well as cooperation between Canada and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The meeting was held...

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President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s continued advocacy for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development has earned him a distinguished international appointment as a Commonwealth Champion of Biodiversity, further recognising Guyana’s...

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The government is working to strengthen the local content framework to create more opportunities for Guyanese businesses to participate and grow in the oil and gas sector.

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His Majesty King Charles III commended Guyana for preserving a significant portion of its forest cover, emphasising the need for countries to recognise the economic and environmental value of nature while balancing development with conservation....

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President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said Guyana and His Majesty King Charles III will build on nearly two decades of partnership in forest conservation, with joint work now underway on the revitalisation of Georgetown and the development of a village...

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His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said the Commonwealth has an important role to play in biodiversity conservation as he called for greater partnerships and collaboration among member states.

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Guyana’s National Biodiversity Information System (NBIS) will function beyond satellite views of the forest.

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The Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA) offers a major opportunity to unite countries around nature conservation and secure financing for the communities that depend on it. GBA, a Guyana-led international coalition, was launched to connect...

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Senior Minister in the Office of the President responsible for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, on Saturday, called on the world to move faster in valuing and paying for biodiversity than it did for forest carbon.