How has the UNSC voted since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza? The US vetoed a Gaza ceasefire draft resolution; here are all the other Gaza resolutions the Security Council voted on. Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2024
India's prime minister meets with Caribbean leaders in Guyana with security in mind Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Guyana, marking the first visit by an Indian leader in more than 50 years to the South American country with diaspora ties The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
Narendra Modi to make ‘historic’ Guyana visit for energy talks Indian PM’s trip expected to focus on trade and investment as oil-rich Caribbean country’s economic boom continues The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024
Guyana citizens to receive £370 each in payouts from ‘mind-boggling’ oil wealth Country has been enjoying historic growth in economy, which has tripled since it started crude oil extraction in 2019 The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2024
‘It’s quite a thing to do a show here and openly use the word looting’: artist Hew Locke on decolonising the British Museum After his triumphant Tate installation, The Procession, the artist is preparing a radical exhibition tackling Britain’s imperial past. He talks about why we must return plundered artefacts and rethink attitudes to heritage The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024
‘We need to connect, not conquer’: Lucy Shepherd on surviving jungle wilderness – and redefining the explorer Following her epic 50-day trek through the Amazon rainforest in Guyana, explorer Lucy Shepherd speaks to Annabel Grossman about her most challenging moments in the wilderness and the need to protect these fragile ecosystems The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024
Awash in oil money, Guyana promises cash, free tuition and other perks ahead of election The president of Guyana has announced several perks ahead of next year’s general elections, including free college tuition and a one-time cash payment of nearly $1,000 for every household in the oil-rich South American country The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024
St Lucia Kings clinch maiden CPL title after Roston Chase, Aaron Jones rally After an 11-year wait, the St. Lucia Kings made history by winning the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for the first time. On 6 October (Sunday), they defeated the reigning champions, the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW), becoming the fifth team to clinch the CPL title. The Times of India · Oct 7, 2024
'Robbed': Andre Russell bemoans floodlight failure during CPL Eliminator between TKR and Barbados Royals West Indies allrounder Andre Russell expressed his frustration in an Instagram story, suggesting that the defending champions, Trinbago Knight Riders, were "robbed" of a victory against the Barbados Royals in Tuesday night’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Eliminator at Providence, Guyana, due to what he described as a ridiculous floodlight situation. The Times of India · Oct 3, 2024
Record amount of cocaine seized in South American country near the Venezuelan border Over 8,000 pounds of the drug were found in a jungle in Guyana Latin Times · Sep 2, 2024
Sir Shridath Ramphal obituary Guyanese politician and diplomat who served as the Commonwealth secretary general from 1975 to 1990 The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2024
2nd Test: South Africa on top against West Indies NEW DELHI: South Africa took control of the second Test against the West Indies at Providence, Guyana, on Friday thanks to half-centuries by Aiden Markram at the beginning of the innings and Kyle Verreynne near the close of play. The Times of India · Aug 16, 2024
2nd Test: Bowlers shine as West Indies and South Africa share honours NEW DELHI: Shamar Joseph took five wickets in his maiden Test match played at home, but South Africa responded with 17 wickets lost on Thursday's thrilling first day of the second and final Test at Providence, Guyana. The Times of India · Aug 15, 2024
Batters need to be a lot more ruthless: Temba Bavuma NEW DELHI: Captain Temba Bavuma wants his front-line batsmen to score more quickly when the second match of South Africa's two-Test series against the West Indies begins on Thursday in Georgetown, Guyana. The Times of India · Aug 15, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2024 Tensions rise in Guyana as Maduro uses border dispute to build support ahead of Venezuela poll An old territorial claim to part of Guyana rich in oil and gold has proved useful for Hugo Chávez’s successor. But the land grab has sparked outrage among the Guyanese
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024 ‘A live issue’: Hew Locke’s new work referencing slavery displayed in London British-Guyanese sculptor’s collage to be unveiled at British Academy with British Museum show in October
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024 Guyana banks on future as a ‘new Qatar’ in high-stakes gamble over oil production With newfound oil wealth reshaping the economy, can the country balance growth with sustainable development?
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024 ‘Will you stop exploring yours?’: Latin America forges ahead on new oil frontier About half the countries in the region are experiencing a rush in oil exploration that threatens the global drive to achieve net zero. But many argue that they have a right to enrich themselves in the same way the west has
Latin Times · Jul 6, 2024 Venezuelan opposition urges military to accept the presidential election's outcome The military has a large role in the country's civic and political landscape and is largely loyal to the Maduro government
The Times of India · Jun 28, 2024 'Not a Bengaluru pitch': Rashid Latif feels out-of-form Virat Kohli went out of his plan against England NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's run of low scores at the T20 World Cup continued on Thursday as the star India batter fell for just nine in a semi-final against defending champions England in Guyana on Thursday.
The Times of India · Jun 28, 2024 South African Keshav Maharaj's spot on prediction during IPL for T20 World Cup final. Watch NEW DELHI: Team India on Thursday thrashed defending champions England by 68 runs in the second semi-final in Guyana to enter their third T20 World Cup final after 2007 and 2014.
The Times of India · Jun 28, 2024 T20 World Cup: Jos Buttler admits tactical mistake against India in semifinal NEW DELHI: England captain Jos Buttler acknowledged that they were thoroughly outclassed by India in the T20 World Cup semifinal, but he also acknowledged that, looking back, it was a tactical error on his side to leave Moeen Ali unbowled on a turning Providence wicket in Georgetown, Guyana.
The Times of India · Jun 28, 2024 'Inko aata hi nahi spin khelna': Shoaib Akhtar trolls England after losing to India in T20 World Cup semifinal Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said playing spin is not England's cup of tea, as the Indian spinners triggered a collapse on Thursday in Guyana that saw the defending champions bow out of the T20 World Cup in the semifinals.
The Times of India · Jun 28, 2024 Watch: Dinesh Karthik presents Rishabh Pant fielder of the match medal after India's win against England in T20 World Cup semifinal NEW DELHI: The Indian dressing room was a happy bunch of cricketers after their crushing 68-run victory against England at Guyana on Thursday.
The Times of India · Jun 28, 2024 'At least we have the Euro to still win' - Michael Vaughan's cheeky reaction to England's T20 World Cup exit Former England captain Michael Vaughan made a tongue-in-cheek comment on England's T20 World Cup exit after losing to India in the second semifinal in Guyana on Thursday. Vaughan amusingly drew solace by comparing it to England's run at the Euro 2024 football tournament, where they are still in the race.