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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...
Slavery tribunal? Africa and Caribbean unite on reparations
[Reuters] – Support is building among Africa and Caribbean nations for the creation of an international tribunal on atrocities dating...
Guyana puts Venezuela on notice that latest attempt to annex Essequibo will not be allowed
See below the full statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: The Government of the Cooperative...
Over 50,000 fled Haiti capital in three weeks, with politicians in deadlock
(Reuters) – More than 53,000 people fled Haiti’s capital in just three weeks of March as conflict between powerful armed...
Haitian crisis discussed during President Ali, Secretary Blinken telephone conversation
President Dr. Irfaan Ali, who is the current Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and the United States Secretary of...
Brazil, France launch $1.1B program to protect Amazon rainforest
(Reuters) – Brazil and France on Tuesday launched an investment program to protect the Brazilian and Guyanese Amazon rainforest involving...
Work ongoing to develop CARICOM’s border control plan – Benn
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn recently outlined the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM’s) ambitious plan to establish a single space for...
RSS meeting convenes with focus on Haiti’s crisis, transnational crime
By Isanella Patoir Isanella@newsroom.gy The 49th Regional Security System (RSS) Council of Ministers commenced on Friday with an emphasis on...
Recent actions by Venezuela a ‘flagrant violation’ of Guyana’s sovereignty & territorial integrity – Foreign Ministry says
See below full statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: The Government of the Cooperative Republic...
‘Highly regrettable’ – Benn condemns Venezuela’s violation of Argyle Declaration
By Isanella Patoir Isanella@newsroom.gy Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn on Friday expressed deep concern over Venezuela’s disregard for the...
Guyana aims for regional agricultural advancement as successful FAO regional conference concludes
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday lauded the successful conclusion of the 38th session of the Food and Agriculture...
Guyana & Cuba partnering to meet region’s agrochemical needs
Guyana is hoping to leverage the strengths of Cuba’s biopharmaceutical industry as the Caribbean hopes to import fewer pesticides, insecticides...
President Ali to receive award from American Foundation for UWI
See below full release from the American Foundation for The University of the West Indies (UWI): The countdown is on...
Complaints filed against judges as dozens of cases pass deadline
[Barbados Today] – Formal complaints have been lodged against certain judges over their delay in delivering decisions within the time...
Trinidad eyes more food trade with Guyana as new ferry service starts up
A new ferry service in the Southern Caribbean will be operational in about three months and already, Trinidad and Tobago...
Trinidad amending law that restricts honey importation – Agri Minister
After years of complaints from regional producers, Trinidad and Tobago is amending the legislation that restricts the importation and transshipment...
BREAKING: Haiti’s PM agrees to resign as country moves towards fresh elections
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Haiti’s incumbent Prime Minister, Ariel Henry has agreed to resign following the establishment of a new...
US, CARICOM throw support behind Haiti as country on ‘brink of disaster’
Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Irfaan Ali and his regional colleagues gathered in Jamaica on Monday for talks...
‘One Caribbean’ IDB strategy to address unique regional challenges
See below full release from the Ministry of Finance: Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for...
