Guyana launches national push to improve mathematics Guyana’s Education Ministry has launched a national initiative aimed at reversing poor mathematics performance in schools, with officials signalling changes to both teaching methods and student assessment. Education Minister Sonia Parag announced the creation of a National Mathematics Taskforce during its inaugural meeting at the National Centre for […]
Guyana is preparing to enter the industrial hemp market, with government officials identifying Regions Six and Ten as the first major cultivation areas once processing facilities are established. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said the newly formed Guyana Industrial Hemp Regulatory Authority has already begun operations and a chief executive officer has been appointed to guide […]
Toronto Talks Strengthen Canada-Guyana Partnership Canada and Guyana are looking to strengthen economic and diplomatic relations following talks in Toronto last Friday between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The meeting centred on trade, investment, development cooperation, and the longstanding relationship between the two countries built through migration, education, and commerce. […]
By Ronald Austin Former Guyana Ambassador to Beijing, China Professor Philippe Sands, easily one of the most brilliant men I have ever met, ended his presentation on the “Mallet-Prevost Memorandum” before the black-clad judges of the International Court of Justice on 8 May with remarkable rhetorical flourish. He referred to the painting by the Guyanese […]
Beyond the Border Case: Guyana vs Venezuela Border Dispute: ICJ Battle Shapes Global Narrative By Ron Cheong Guyana has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last decade, following the discovery of vast offshore oil reserves, and has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing economy. President Irfaan Ali has expressed confidence that the coming decade could prove […]
Guyana Says Venezuela Never Governed Essequibo Region Guyana has urged the International Court of Justice to dismiss Venezuela’s claim to the Essequibo region, arguing that historical evidence proves the territory was never governed by either Spain or Venezuela. During hearings before the World Court, Guyanese representatives outlined what they described as centuries of continuous administration […]
Guyana-Venezuela border challenge reaches critical legal stage Guyana has urged the International Court of Justice to uphold the validity of the 1899 Arbitral Award that established its border with Venezuela, describing the case as critical to the country’s sovereignty and future stability. Addressing the court, Guyana’s Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Hugh Todd said […]
Children’s Author Celebrated By Guyanese Community By Neil Armstrong Children’s books author and storyteller and Caribbean Camera’s contributor, Yolanda Marshall, finally feels seen by Guyana, the country of her birth and early upbringing. In honour of the 60th independence anniversary of Guyana, the Guyana Independence Celebrations Committee of Canada recognized the prolific writer for her […]
Spain expands support for CARICOM public health CARICOM and the Government of Spain have signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening public health cooperation and regional resilience across the Caribbean. The accord, finalized on 6 May 2026, confirms Spain’s contribution of US$700,000 toward a regional initiative titled “Strengthening Regional Leadership, Governance and Coordinated Action in […]
Oil Boom Fuels Guyana’s Rapid Economic Rise By Lincoln DePradine Top Guyanese officials, including one of the country’s government ministers, are buoyant about economic growth in Guyana, including the increase in the gross domestic product (GDP) that is being propelled by oil and gas production. Madanlall Ramraj, minister in the Guyana Ministry of Public Works, […]
