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An international research team partners with Guyana to bolster leishmaniasis control through improved surveillance, diagnostics, treatment, vector control, and community outreach to cut transmission and improve health outcomes.
A passenger ferry carrying 133 people capsized off Guyana’s coast, with dozens feared dead. Authorities reported 67 rescues (including 15 children) and the captain and several crew members in police custody amid findings of a possibly inaccurate manifest and marijuana use by crew. The MV Barima was traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma when it capsized about seven miles offshore. Rescue efforts have expanded over a large search area, with divers and oil/gas vessels assisting in the ongoing operation.
A passenger ferry, MV Barima, sank off Guyana’s coast, prompting a massive search-and-rescue as authorities confirm two deaths and reveal that the passenger manifest was inaccurate, with 35 of 67 rescued so far listed. The captain and a crew member allegedly tested positive for cannabis, and they are in custody as a criminal investigation begins. The government expanded the search area, mobilizing coast guard, air support, private vessels, and volunteers, while pledging a full inquiry into maritime safety compliance and potential negligence.
A passenger ferry carrying 133 people (MV Barima) capsized about seven miles off Georgetown, Guyana, leaving 66 people still missing and 67 rescued (including 15 children) as search efforts expand. Rescue was hampered by darkness until vessels with scanners and divers joined the operation; the vessel, built in 1939 and en route to Port Kaituma, faced initial scrutiny over rescue logistics. Authorities say the captain and several crew tested positive for marijuana and are in police custody, and some survivors were not listed on the manifest. A government investigation has been launched to determine if negligence or wrongdoing occurred and to hold those responsible accountable, if found.
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez will present the country’s claim to the mineral-rich Essequibo region before the International Court of Justice in The Hague, as part of a long-running border dispute with Guyana, with a week of hearings underway in May 2026.
Venezuela told the International Court of Justice in The Hague that the mineral-rich Essequibo region in Guyana was fraudulently taken during the colonial era and urged a verdict to settle a border dispute dating to the late 19th century.
Guyana and Venezuela have revived their case at the International Court of Justice to pursue a binding, peaceful resolution to the long-running Essequibo border dispute, signaling renewed efforts to demarcate the frontier and ease tensions between the two nations.
ExxonMobil topped Q1 estimates with adjusted earnings of $4.9 billion ($1.16 per share) as higher oil prices boosted profits even though output fell about 6% quarter-over-quarter to 4.6 million oil-equivalent barrels per day due to Middle East disruptions and maintenance. Revenue rose to $85.14 billion, aided by strong refining and trading, with a quarterly Guyana production record (>900,000 gross bpd) helping offset weaker Middle East volumes. The company highlighted gains from outside the region via Guyana and the Permian while noting hedging losses of about $700 million tied to Middle East disruptions.
At a Grenada press conference with the Caribbean nation’s leader, Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez wore a controversial pin that drew a reaction from Guyana amid long-running disputes over the Essequibo region, highlighting ongoing diplomatic strains as regional leaders meet.
A 2023 Landsat-8 image captures the moment when Guyana’s Cuyuni, Mazaruni and Essequibo rivers converge near Bartica to form a large waterway with a striking color split. The lighter Cuyuni carries more suspended sediment, while the Mazaruni and Essequibo are darker due to tannins from vegetation decay; the different densities of the river waters slow mixing at the junction, creating the half-and-half effect that reflects both the country’s geology (the Guiana Shield) and upstream mining impacts.
Guyana's President Irfaan Ali was sworn in for a second term after his electoral victory was confirmed, promising to diversify the economy beyond oil revenues and continue investments in social infrastructure and exploration.
Guyanese President Irfaan Ali has claimed a second term after his party, PPP, secured a majority in the election, with the country benefiting from its vast oil reserves amid regional tensions with Venezuela over territorial claims.
Decades after the Jonestown massacre, a new tour allows visitors to visit the site, sparking debate over whether it serves educational purposes or exploits tragedy, with mixed reactions from locals and survivors.
The site of the Jonestown massacre in Guyana is opening to tourists through a new tour, sparking controversy as survivors and locals debate whether revisiting this tragic event serves educational purposes or commodifies suffering. The tour aims to educate about manipulation and cult dangers, but critics see it as a money grab, while some residents prefer to move on from the dark history.
The Guyana Police Force is investigating a suspicious vehicle incident where a man in a heavily tinted silver car attempted to lure two Marian Academy students with candy. The students, who were approached near the school's Primary waiting area, declined the offer and reported the incident to school authorities, providing the car's license plate number. This has raised safety concerns among parents and staff.