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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...
Kale, strawberries among crops targeted for new Guyana-led food plan
Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali made another food production proposal to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and now, countries will soon...
Guyana urges Venezuela to respect Geneva Agreement, abandon earlier ‘imperial goal’
See below full statement issued by Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: February 17, 2023 marks the 57th...
Caribbean leaders condemn violence in Suriname after massive protests
Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) condemned the attacks on people in Suriname after massive protests against the rising cost...
Strengthening Police Force part of CARICOM’s plans to aid Haiti
As turmoil in Haiti continues, Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) agreed that strengthening is country’s Police Force...
Guyana-led shade house project in CARICOM to tap into US Gov’t funds
Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali proposed a new project to boost food production across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and regional...
Guyana & Trinidad to restart working group needed to push energy cooperation
Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) are resuming talks focused specifically on energy cooperation in a bid to leverage the...
‘Synergy not competition’ – Foreign Secretary plugs regional energy cooperation
Guyana, with its abundant natural resources, could meet some of the energy needs in the Caribbean and the wider globe...
Gov’t slams American Airlines’ treatment of PM Rowley, Dr Gonsalves
See below full statement issued by Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...
Trinidad a ‘viable option’ to refine Guyana’s oil, process natural gas – Rowley
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) has been an oil and gas producer for decades and with fewer...
Direct flights to Jamaica, more trade expected with deepening business relations
Jamaicans have a growing interest in Guyana’s booming business sector and key private sector players expect that direct flights between...
Caribbean needs more money – President Ali calls on banks to mobilise finances for development needs
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy There are pressing developmental needs across the Caribbean but not enough money to meet those needs;...
Guyanese cop first and fifth places in Caribbean film competition
Martin Massiah and Omari Joseph, Guyanese who participated in the Caribbean Pitch Tank used their creative skills to delve into...
Working towards a food-secure region
By Gillian Smith FAO Representative in Guyana Food insecurity affected 40 percent of the total population of Latin America and...
With increased opportunities, Dr Gonsalves believes Guyanese investors will find opportunities in St. Vincent
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy With a booming oil industry and many spinoff developments, Guyana’s economy is expanding rapidly. And Prime...
U.S. embassy in Cuba resumes full immigrant visa processing for first time since 2017
(Reuters) – The U.S. embassy in Havana resumed full immigrant visa processing and consular services for the first time since...
More people to be awarded for defending Guyana’s democracy- Pres. Ali
Moments after bestowing Guyana’s Order of Roraima upon Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines,...
‘Caribbean man’ Gonsalves gets Guyana’s Order of Roraima
The Order of Roraima, Guyana’s second highest National Award, was Tuesday bestowed upon the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and...
Jo Mersa Marley, grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, dead at 31
(New York Post) Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, son of musician Stephen Marley and the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley,...
