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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...
Caribbean writers can win up to US$10,000 in BOCAS Prize 2024
The OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature is now open for entries. It is one of the region’s most coveted...
Court orders Caribbean Airlines pilots back to work
[Trinidad Express] – Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has obtained an injunction from the Court instructing pilots to immediately return to work...
Multiple Caribbean Airlines flights canceled
(GUARDIAN MEDIA)- Hundreds of passengers arriving at Piarco International Airport hoping to board a flight were left disappointed this morning...
As Tradewinds23 wraps up, PM Phillips says military & security capabilities enhanced
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said that Guyana was proud to host the Tradewinds 2023, the multinational military exercise,...
‘No more talking or promises’ – CARICOM gets serious about money for climate action
By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy Caribbean countries need money- and lots of it- to protect themselves from disasters like flooding, droughts...
With cheaper loans, Guyana can help slash Caribbean’s US$149M poultry imports – Regional private sector body
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) imports about US$149 million worth of poultry meat from countries outside of the region every year...
T&T records first case of monkeypox
(Loop News) Trinidad and Tobago has its first confirmed case of Monkeypox (Mpox) virus. The Ministry of Health advised that the...
CDB approves US$76.2M for upgrade of Guyana water supply systems
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a USD 76.2 million loan to the Government of Guyana (GOGY) for the...
Helping Haiti part of Guyana’s plan while serving on UN Security Council
From January 2024, Guyana will serve for two years on the United Nations (UN) Security Council and restoring peace in...
‘Real possibility’ of reducing costly food import bill by 2025- President Ali
Caribbean leaders seem to be committed to the task of slashing the region’s hefty US$6 billion annual food import bill...
In bold step, CARICOM Heads back full free movement of people across the region
In a matter of months, nationals of most member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) should be able to travel...
US pledges millions more to support Caribbean farmers, Guyana-led food plan
By Fareeza Haniff in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago fareeza@newsroom.gy As part of efforts to ensure the Caribbean is...
Guyana/Rwanda/Barbados looking at ‘procurement mechanism’ to manufacture vaccines in Caribbean
By Fareeza Haniff in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago fareeza@newsroom.gy As talks continue between Guyana, Rwanda and Barbados to...
As CARICOM produces more food, Ali says storage a key concern
By Fareeza Haniff in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago fareeza@newsroom.gy Guyana’s President, Dr Irfaan Ali says that countries in...
‘Stronger together’ – CARICOM Chairman urges leaders not to give up the ‘good fight’
By Fareeza Haniff in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago fareeza@newsroom.gy Braving heavy rainfall on Tuesday morning, President Dr Irfaan...
Intra-regional trade, travel crucial to reducing CARICOM food import bill – new Chairman says
By Fareeza Haniff in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago fareeza@newsroom.gy As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) forges ahead to reduce...
Guyana can provide strong leadership on UN Security Council – Ali tells Chinese official
By Fareeza Haniff in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago fareeza@newsroom.gy President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday met with China’s...
As CARICOM leaders meet, UN Head calls for action to end Haiti tragedy
By Fareeza Haniff in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago fareeza@newsroom.gy “The security situation is appalling, humanitarian needs are soaring,...
