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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...
Jamaica rocked by massive earthquake
(Jamaica Gleaner) – Jamaica was rocked by a massive earthquake this morning. Preliminary reports suggest that the quake measured 5.2...
‘Venezuela’s proposed referendum on Essequibo can undermine region’s peace & security’ – CARICOM
See below full statement issued by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM): The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes the decision of the Venezuelan...
Recent actions by Venezuela can incite violence, threaten peace & security of Guyana – Govt
See below full statement issued by the Government of Guyana: The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana has taken...
Hundreds of Trinidadians rush for jobs in Guyana
(Trinidad Express) – Over a thousand Trinidadians showed up at the C3 Centre in Corinth, San Fernando, yesterday, seeking jobs...
More jobs for youth, new ‘situation room’ in next phase of Guyana’s food production plans
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Guyana is intent on stepping up its production plans as the Caribbean inches towards its 2025...
President Ali confident Canada & CARICOM working to ‘overcome hurdles’
President Dr. Irfaan Ali was among the Caribbean leaders who attended the inaugural Canada- CARICOM summit in Ottawa this week...
‘Momentum high’ as CARICOM & US increasing regional trade
The United States (US) wants to increase trade with its partners all across the globe and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)...
CARICOM-U.S. Trade and Investment Council to meet in Georgetown
The trade and investment relationship between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the United States of America (USA) will come under...
Jamaica pitches itself as a new financial partner for Guyana
Guyana requires finances, lots of it, to fund the sustained expansion of its productive sectors be it oil and gas...
Guyana wants to partner with Costa Rica on forests, food & energy security
President Dr. Irfaan Ali expressed Guyana’s interest in collaborating with Costa Rica on the protection of forests and promoting both...
Brazil supports settlement of Guyana/ Venezuela border controversy at World Court
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd on Monday met with his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, to provide...
UN authorises Haiti security mission to fight gangs
(Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council on Monday authorised a foreign security mission to Haiti, a year after the...
A midnight massacre in Trinidad
[Trinidad Express] – The bloodbath in Trinidad continued early on Thursday with the execution-style killing of three children and a...
Guyana says Venezuela threatening peace, security & investments
See below full statement from the Government of Guyana: The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is compelled to...
Jamaica ready to help Guyana become ‘strongest destination of the future’
By Fareeza Haniff fareeza@newsroom.gy Jamaica’s tourism sector remains one of the strongest in the region and the country stands ready...
Jamaica’s tourism sector fully recovers, to earn about US$5B in 2025
By Fareeza Haniff in Montego Bay, Jamaica fareeza@newsroom.gy Jamaica is one of few countries in the world whose tourism sector...
‘Accepting established borders has been hemisphere’s tradition’ – President tells OAS
Guyana is seeking a final, binding solution to its border controversy with Venezuela and on Friday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali...
Guyana readies for UN Security Council tenure, President Ali promises to fight for Haiti
Guyana will serve its two-year term on the United Nations (UN) Security Council starting January 1, 2024 but already, the...
