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Politicsjamaica-gleaner15d ago

IMF Urges Guyana to Resolve Exxon Cost-Oil Disputes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Guyana to resolve its cost-oil disputes with Exxon and strengthen oversight of the oil sector. This recommendation aims to improve financial transparency and management.

Businessbloomberg19d ago

Guyana's Nation-Building Experiment

Bloomberg Opinion explores the significant organizational challenges and opportunities in Guyana's nation-building efforts, highlighting it as an extraordinary experiment.

Guyana Ferry Capsize Death Toll Rises to 53 Amid Survivor Accounts
Worldle-mondeAl Jazeeradr-dk+6yle-uutisetorfnational-postnaftemporikimkd-mkvanguard-ng27d ago9 sources

Guyana Ferry Capsize Death Toll Rises to 53 Amid Survivor Accounts

A ferry capsized in Guyana over the weekend, with the death toll now rising to at least 53 people. Rescue efforts continue as survivors recount the terror of the disaster, while authorities investigate the incident.

Dozens Feared Dead After Passenger Ferry Sinks Off Guyana Coast
WorldBBCcbcnos+10ruvDWSCMPdelfi-ltThe Independentiefimeridairish-independentKorea Herald+2 more29d ago13 sources

Dozens Feared Dead After Passenger Ferry Sinks Off Guyana Coast

Dozens of people are feared dead after a passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana, with rescue operations underway. The actual number of passengers on board is unknown, complicating search efforts.

Guyana Benefits Economically from Iran War
Worldhotnews3mo ago

Guyana Benefits Economically from Iran War

Guyana, a small South American country with a population comparable to a European city, is reportedly benefiting economically from the Iran War, despite its distance from the conflict zone.

Venezuelan VP's Essequibo Brooch Sparks International Dispute
Politicsle-figaroel-mundo3mo ago2 sources

Venezuelan VP's Essequibo Brooch Sparks International Dispute

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has ignited an international controversy by wearing a brooch that depicts the Essequibo region, a territory claimed by Venezuela but administered by Guyana. The symbolic gesture has intensified the long-standing territorial dispute between the two nations.

Death Toll Rises to 73 in Guyana Ferry Accident
Worldindex-hr24d ago

Death Toll Rises to 73 in Guyana Ferry Accident

The death toll from a ferry accident in Guyana has risen to 73, making it the worst maritime tragedy in the country's history. Authorities fear the number of fatalities may continue to increase.

Ferry Disaster in Guyana Claims Over 50 Lives
WorldAl Jazeeraaftonbladetberlingske+2le-figaroiefimerida27d ago5 sources

Ferry Disaster in Guyana Claims Over 50 Lives

A ferry disaster in Guyana has resulted in a rising death toll, with at least 53 fatalities reported. Rescue efforts continue as authorities fear the number of casualties could increase further.

Ferry Capsizes Off Guyana Coast, Dozens Missing
WorldBBCThe GuardianAl Jazeera+22yle-uutisetfazaftonbladetberlingskeorfel-mundomorgunbladiddigi24+14 more29d ago25 sources

Ferry Capsizes Off Guyana Coast, Dozens Missing

A passenger ferry carrying 133 people has capsized off the coast of Guyana, leaving dozens missing. Rescue efforts are underway, with 67 individuals, including 15 children, confirmed to have been rescued so far.

Teams Arrive and Prepare for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers and Warm-ups
CultureBBCNYTThe Guardian+33NPRAl JazeeraFrance 24telexBusiness Insiderdigi24EL PAIShvg+25 more2mo ago36 sources

Teams Arrive and Prepare for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers and Warm-ups

Teams are arriving in host countries and engaging in warm-up matches as preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 continue. Ivory Coast arrived in the United States, Iran's team landed in Tijuana amidst US tensions, and Türkiye concluded their warm-up campaign against Venezuela.

72 Dead in Guyana Ferry Sinking
WorldThe Guardian24d ago

72 Dead in Guyana Ferry Sinking

Guyanese authorities have confirmed that the death toll from the recent capsizing of a state ferry off the coast of Guyana has risen to 72, with 76 people rescued out of an estimated 179 aboard.

Ferry Capsizes Off Guyana Coast, Leaving 27 Dead and Dozens Missing
WorldNYTAl Jazeeranzz+18yle-uutisetruvfazaftonbladetberlingskeDWFrance 24orf+10 more28d ago21 sources

Ferry Capsizes Off Guyana Coast, Leaving 27 Dead and Dozens Missing

A passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana, resulting in at least 27 confirmed deaths and over 80 people still missing. Authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the disaster as search efforts continue.

Ferry Capsizes in Guyana with 133 Onboard, 67 Rescued
Worlddanas29d ago

Ferry Capsizes in Guyana with 133 Onboard, 67 Rescued

A government ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew capsized in Guyana, with authorities reporting that 67 people have been rescued so far. A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway to find the remaining missing passengers.

Race to Develop New Ebola Vaccines Amid DR Congo Outbreak
WorldAPReutersBBC+34NPRdr-dkyle-uutisetfazaftonbladetlsm-lvder-standardla-repubblica+26 more2mo ago37 sources

Race to Develop New Ebola Vaccines Amid DR Congo Outbreak

Three new experimental vaccines are being urgently developed to combat a rare and rapidly spreading strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. International efforts are intensifying, with calls for immediate action and significant funding allocated to accelerate vaccine research.

US Charges Iran-Backed Militia Commander After Turkey Arrest
PoliticsAPBBCwsj+30Al JazeeraCNNhelsingin-sanomatnosla-repubblicaNHK Worldrzeczpospolitavg+22 more3mo ago33 sources

US Charges Iran-Backed Militia Commander After Turkey Arrest

An Iraqi commander linked to Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah was arrested in Turkey and transferred to the US, where he faces charges for allegedly planning attacks on American interests and Jewish sites in the Netherlands. US authorities suspect him of organizing various plots.

Venezuela to Defend Guyana Territory Claim at UN Court
WorldYahooDawnKorea Herald3mo ago3 sources

Venezuela to Defend Guyana Territory Claim at UN Court

Venezuela's leader is set to defend the country's claim over the mineral-rich Essequibo region of Guyana before the United Nations court. This move comes amidst ongoing international debate about the UN's relevance in such disputes.

Guyana Sees Economic Boom Amidst Iran War
Worldindex-hrn1-bih4mo ago2 sources

Guyana Sees Economic Boom Amidst Iran War

While conflict rages in the Middle East, the tropical nation of Guyana is experiencing an unprecedented economic boom, with weekly turnover exceeding $600 million.