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Guyana, Barbados creating new investment fund as travel becomes easier with digital ID card
Just as Guyana and Barbados officially launched a new programme to make travel between the two countries much easier, the leaders of both states say they will continue to partner and are now looking at a new investment fund. On Monday, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley became the first Bajan to travel to Guyana using...
CCJ rules Suriname breached CARICOM national’s rights; landmark ruling could reshape regional business climate
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ruled that Suriname breached the treaty rights of a Trinidad and Tobago national...
President: Guyana deploys more assets at border with Venezuela, working on intelligence with allies
Guyana has deployed additional security assets along its western border and is working with international allies following recent armed attacks...
Developments at New River Triangle airstrip to support Indigenous community – President
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday said his government’s intentions to upgrade the airstrip at Camp Jaguar in the New...
President in Barbados for Independence, Republic anniversary celebrations
President Irfaan Ali of Guyana recently joined the people of Barbados to mark the island’s 58th Independence Anniversary and third...
‘We understand what is coming for us’: The Caribbean outlook after the UN Climate Summit
By Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy In the brightly lit corridors of the convention centre in Baku, Azerbaijan, a senior Caribbean climate...
From eyesore to asset: How a smelly seaweed could fuel cars
[BBC] – When large swathes of invasive seaweed started washing up on Caribbean beaches in 2011, local residents were perplexed....
Guyana, Suriname could strengthen partnership to tackle transnational crime
The Government of Guyana has noted how an effective partnership with neighbouring Suriname can help to address transnational crime in...
New arrest warrant bill to standardise extradition across CARICOM
The Second Regional Symposium on Crime and Violence as a Public Health Issue convened at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre...
‘Democracy first, humanity first’ – Modi stresses in historic address to Guyana’s National Assembly
By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy In a historic address to Guyana’s National Assembly on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke...
Exxon withdraws from offshore Suriname oil-exploration block
(Bloomberg) Exxon Mobil Corp. withdrew from an oil exploration block off the coast of Suriname, not far from where it discovered...
As gangs gain ground, CARICOM steps up support for Haiti’s transitional process
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has pledged its continued support for Haiti’s fragile transitional government as the nation grapples with escalating...
Guyanese in Suriname urged to seize job opportunities here
The Government of Guyana through the Diaspora Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Private...
Guyana’s second diaspora job fair for Suriname on Nov. 2
After the successful hosting of the inaugural job fair in New York in July this year, the Government of Guyana...
Beyond Amaila Falls: Guyana serious about second hydropower project
By Vishani Ragobeer in La Jolla, San Diego vishani@newsroom.gy A 165 megawatts (MW) hydropower project at the Amaila Falls in...
Guyana plans mega increase in energy production
By Vishani Ragobeer in La Jolla, San Diego vishani@newsroom.gy Guyana, the small South American country of 83,000 square miles, is...
Guyana focused on long-term sustainable growth, not to be regional powerhouse – Pres. Ali
By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy At the inaugural International Business Conference held at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Georgetown Tuesday evening,...
Guyana’s Arian Dahlia Richmond crowned Miss Global International 2024
Guyana’s Arian Dahlia Richmond has brought immense pride to the nation, securing the prestigious title of Miss Global International 2024....
Caribbean Airlines now flying between Guyana & Suriname
(Trinidad Guardian) For the first time in the company’s history, Caribbean Airlines (CAL) will link Guyana and Suriname. From November...
Hurricane Milton brings damage, but not catastrophic flooding
[Extracted and modified from Reuters] – Hurricane Milton made landfall at Siesta Key on Wednesday night, bringing with it destructive...
‘Don’t repeat our mistakes’ – Jamaica Stock Exchange Chair urges Guyana
As Guyana stands at the cusp of a golden era in its economic history, the stage was set for a...
