Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Guyana’s highest national honour, the Order of Excellence late Wednesday night in a ceremony that underscored his exceptional contributions to global leadership and the deepening ties between India and Guyana. The prestigious accolade, presented by Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, highlighted Modi’s pivotal role in fostering collaboration and The post India’s Modi receives Guyana’s highest national award for exceptional global leadership appeared first on News Room Guyana.

(Bloomberg) Exxon Mobil Corp. withdrew from an oil exploration block off the coast of Suriname, not far from where it discovered more than 11 billion barrels in Guyanese waters. Exxon will transfer its 50% stake in the block to Malaysia’s Petronas, the operator of the project and owner of the remaining 50%, according to a statement from Staatsolie, Suriname’s state-owned The post Exxon withdraws from offshore Suriname oil-exploration block appeared first on News Room Guyana.

High Court Judge Justice Nareshwar Harnanan on Wednesday dismissed an application filed by Opposition Members of Parliament Christopher Jones and Tabitha Sarabo-Halley, which sought to remove Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo from the National Assembly. The application, filed in February, claimed that Jagdeo violated the Standing Orders by being absent for 11 consecutive sittings between December The post High court dismisses opposition’s application to remove Jagdeo from National Assembly appeared first on News Room Guyana.

By Neil Marks neil@newsroom.gy “You can eat with a fork if you want.” Yes, a fork. For seven curry. Lawlessness, right? Needless to say, I found the suggestion by President Irfaan Ali to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi rather out of place. Realising it wasn’t 5:30 in the morning and I would be spared a The post Seven curry diplomacy? appeared first on News Room Guyana.