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Venezuela Referendum on Claiming Guyana Territory Passes Amid Very Low Turnout

Venezuela Vs. Guyana Territorial Conflict Escalates as Referendum Passes Amid Very Low Turnout

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro's obsession with annexing the Essequibo region of Guyana has led to a referendum on declaring it as part of the country's territory.

Guyana Vs. Venezuela Territorial Dispute: UN Sides With Guyana But Venezuela Still Holding Referendum on Disputed Land

Dec 03, 2023 11:12 PM EST By Rick Martin

The Guyana Vs. Venezuela territorial dispute regarding the Essequibo territory has entered a new phase as the UN High Court sided with Guyana.

Guyana Says New Venezuela Referendum on Disputed Territory Is an 'Existential Threat,' Takes Case to International Court of Justice

Nov 14, 2023 09:30 PM EST By Rick Martin

Guyana us escalating its dispute with its neighbor, Venezuela, to the International Court of Justice, the highest court in the United Nations, over a massive piece of jungle territory.

Guyana Dormitory Fire Update: Death Toll Rises to 20; Teen Arson Faces Murder Charges

May 31, 2023 02:15 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

The death toll in Guyana dormitory fire rose to 20 on Tuesday after a 14-year-old girl died of her injuries.

Guyana Dormitory Fire Update: Gruesome Fire Was Set by Angry Student, Official Says

Gruesome Guyana Dormitory Fire Was Set by Angry Student, Official Says

May 23, 2023 11:17 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Police stated on Tuesday that a student who had her phone confiscated by school officials started the Guyana dormitory fire that killed 19 students.

Guyana Dormitory Fire Kills 19, Mostly Indigenous Girls

May 22, 2023 11:11 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

At least 19 kids died following a Guyana dormitory fire which authorities allegedly thought an arson.

Guyana: 5 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in the South American Country

Feb 21, 2023 08:22 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

Guyana is a fantastic place in South America. There are many unique and beautiful places to explore.

Guyana Pirates Trial: Court Sentences 2 Pirates to Death Over Fishermen's Deaths

Guyana Court Sentences 2 Pirates to Death Over the Killing of Fishermen Off Suriname

Feb 02, 2023 08:38 PM EST By Rick Martin

There are still pirates in the Caribbean, as shown in a recent case heard by a court in Guyana. The trial resulted in the Guyanese court sentencing two men to their deaths over the killings of seven fishermen in a case of high-seas piracy.

Guyanese Culture: History, Tradition, and People of Guyana

Aug 20, 2022 06:00 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The Guyanese culture is a mixture of Amerindian, Nepalese, Indian, Chinese, and African influences. Guyana has also been touched by Western influences, such as British, Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Taste of Guyana: Traditional Guyanese Dishes to Try in the Only English-Speaking Nation in South America

Jun 17, 2022 09:10 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The cuisine of Guyana has been greatly influenced by both its colonial history and its ethnic populations.

Guyana: Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors of the Only English-Speaking Nation in South America

Apr 14, 2022 02:57 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Here are some travel safety tips to keep in mind to avoid trouble on your trip to Guyana, which is famous for its unspoiled rainforest and waterfalls.

Cocaine Found in Christmas Cards Bound for New York at Guyana Post Office

Nov 28, 2021 11:18 PM EST By Mary Webber

A 3.4 million Guyanese dollar or nearly US$17,000 worth of cocaine was found in five sealed brown envelopes with Christmas cards at a post office in Guyana.

Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State, Announces $348 Million Aid to Venezuelan Refugees

Pompeo Says US to Provide $348 Million in Aid to Venezuelan Refugees

Sep 19, 2020 12:33 PM EDT By M.G. Alison.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that the United States will be giving $348 million aid to Venezuelan refugees.

Rio de Janeiro, The Bahamas and Eight More Vacation Spots That Draw Hispanic Millennials

Aug 12, 2014 04:12 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Urban areas with large Hispanic populations tend to draw more Hispanic vacationers, compared to other destinations in the U.S. And when traveling abroad, Hispanics like to go where they have a semblance of kinship and relative roots.