Guyana condemns Venezuela’s plans to elect governor of Essequibo

President Irfaan Ali (left) and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro shaking hands at one of their meetings that resulted in the signing of Joint Declaration of Argyle for Dialogue and Peace between the two countries in St Vincent in December 2023. (Office of the President photo)
President Irfaan Ali (left) and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro shaking hands at one of their meetings that resulted in the signing of Joint Declaration of Argyle for Dialogue and Peace between the two countries in St Vincent in December 2023. (Office of the President photo)

-says it’s flagrant violation of Argyle Agreement Guyana yesterday condemned plans by Venezuela to elect a governor of this country’s county of Essequibo and said the move was a flagrant violation of the Argyle Agreement.

Budget day is January 17

The Ministry of Finance yesterday announced that budget day for 2025 is Friday, January 17.

Anil Beharry Contributes to CWC Bomb Squad Award Ceremony

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Los Angeles surrounded by out-of-control wildfires; at least 5 dead

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US determines Sudan’s RSF committed genocide, imposes sanctions on leader

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