Venezuela Essequibo conflict: President of parliament claims Essequibo as part of Venezuela

Venezuela Essequibo conflict: President of parliament claims Essequibo as part of Venezuela

EPAThe president of the parliament in Venezuela shows a map on which Essequibo is part of Venezuela NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 02:28 The presidents of Guyana and Venezuela have promised that they will talk to each other next Thursday about the border conflict between the South American countries. The dispute revolves around the oil-rich Essequibo region in … Read more

Tensions Rise in South America as US-Guyana Joint Military Exercise Sparks Conflict With Venezuela

Tensions Rise in South America as US-Guyana Joint Military Exercise Sparks Conflict With Venezuela

The US Embassy in Georgetown announced that the exercise will be held on Thursday in cooperation with the Guyanese Air Force, as part of routine efforts to strengthen security in the area. At the same time, it is reported that the UN Security Council will take up the border conflict for consideration on Friday at … Read more

Descendants of William Gladstone Apologize for Role in Slavery in Guyana

Descendants of William Gladstone Apologize for Role in Slavery in Guyana

Thomas Gladstones NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 22:45 Descendants of British 19th-century politician William Gladstone are traveling to Guyana this week to apologize for their ancestors’ role in slavery in that country. They also donate 100,000 pounds (117,000 euros) for the establishment of an institute in Guyana that will conduct research into the history of enslaved people, according … Read more

“Haitians criticize high airline ticket prices to connect with US while Ecuador’s opposition remains in control”

“Haitians criticize high airline ticket prices to connect with US while Ecuador’s opposition remains in control”

An economy class ticket to connect Port-au-Prince and a major American city like Washington now costs between 3 700€ and more than 4 000€, and it takes almost 1 500€to get to Miami. In some cases, the prices are multiplied by ten. “It is as if Haiti should not benefit from this program of the … Read more