INT'L DAY MESSAGE

“Guyana Unites: Government and Opposition Collaborate Amid Escalating Tensions with Venezuela”

The Government and the Opposition of Guyana, in discussions held on Tuesday, addressed the growing tensions and threats from Venezuela towards this country. During the meeting, they decried Caracas’ planned December 3rd referendum as a violation of treaties, asserting their complete unity on Guyana’s sovereignty and their unwavering commitment to safeguard it.

In a joint statement released after the meeting, they censured the recent actions taken by the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in its pursuit of a baseless claim to the Essequibo territory of Guyana.

Both President Ali and Opposition Leader Mr. Norton concurred that Guyana’s sovereignty is of utmost importance and a matter on which the Guyanese people are wholeheartedly united. They further emphasized their condemnation of Venezuela’s blatant disregard for the rule of law and affirmed their commitment to resisting Venezuela’s persistent attempts to undermine Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

INT'L DAY MESSAGE

WORLD HEALTH DAY – Healthy Beginnings, hopeful futures

Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures, World Health Day celebrated in April begins a year long campaign which urges governments and the health community to ramp up efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths, and to prioritize women’s longer-term health and well-being. Today messages from advocates, psychologists and behaviour change specialists continue to press for a ban on unhealthy foods and the marketing of these products in schools.

INT'L DAY MESSAGE

TODAY MARCH 22 IS WORLD WATER DAY

The Chairman of the Barbados Water Authority shared a message to mark the day which is celebrated each year having as its theme, for 2025 “Glacier Preservation,” highlighting glaciers’ critical role in regulating river flows.