We shift our attention now to our southern neighbours Guyana and Venezuela, where tensions are growing over claims to the Essequibo region.
Over 95% of Venezuelans voted in yesterday’s referendum rejecting the International Court of Justice’s jurisdiction and are backing the creation of a new state in the oil-rich Essequibo.
Guyana is on high alert after the Venezuelans voted yes to the referendum.
President Dr. Irfaan Ali says they will not be caught wanting.
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