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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...
Guyana makes pitch for more US support amid focus on production, trade
The United States (US) government restated its pledge of US$28 million to boost food production in the Caribbean but President...
Dominican Republic eyes embassy in G/town as two countries agree to deepen trade
Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic Roberto...
Guyana, Suriname Foreign Ministers to hammer out delayed issuance of fishing licences
The issuance of much-needed fishing licences to Guyanese fishermen continues to be delayed despite Suriname’s promise but Guyana’s President Dr....
Govt calls on Surinamese Govt to fulfill promise to Guyanese fishermen
The Government of Guyana is calling on the Surinamese Government to fulfill its promise to issue fishing licences to Guyanese...
Guyana’s economy defies shocks to achieve continued growth at 36.4%
In spite of the burden of external shocks and domestic challenges, Guyana continues to maintain its position as a global...
30 Guyanese boats install surveillance devices but fishermen unhappy with treatment
Some 30 boats used by Guyanese fisherfolk to ply their trade in the Corentyne River that separates Guyana and Suriname...
‘Integrated deterrence’ important to confront security threats in the Western Hemisphere
Security threats confronting countries like Guyana in the Western Hemisphere demand that the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and other domestic...
Guyana cashing in on surging oil prices, pushes growth of economy
Surging energy prices are adversely impacting most countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region but Guyana is one of...
Military, police personnel from CARICOM to review ‘Paper Shorts’ murder investigation
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM)’s Regional Security System (RSS), a body comprising military and police personnel, has been asked by the...
Neesa Gopaul murder: CCJ frees stepdad; mother gets reduced sentence
Due to the lack of sufficient evidence, Jarvis ‘Barry’ Small was on Friday freed by the Caribbean Court of Justice...
‘We will condemn ourselves if Caribbean food plan not supported’- Rowley tells importers
There seems to be growing concern that the ambitious regional food security plan will not find favour among some importers...
Pres. Ali warns: unless regional private sector acts, C’bbean leaders will be forced to look abroad
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Unless Caribbean private sector players deepen partnerships to satisfy the food demands of the region, Guyana’s...
No more ‘artificial’ barriers to trade as Guyana, T&T put aside differences
Non-tariff barriers have constrained intra-regional trade but Guyana and the Twin Island Republic Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) are hoping to...
Worry for policy makers as some importers, distributors ‘threatened’ by regional food plan
Guyana is leading the well-supported plan of growing more food and slashing costly imports within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) but some...
T&T investors pump millions of US dollars into Guyana hotels
[Trinidad Guardian] T&T businesses are pumping hundreds of millions of US dollars into Guyana and the investments are not just...
‘Schengen visas should be issued in Guyana’ – Pres. Ali wants EU to resolve issue soonest
With deepening relations between Guyana and the European Union (EU), President Dr. Irfaan Ali has called on the outgoing European...
Pres. Ali heading to Trinidad for State Visit, region’s second agri-investment forum
President Dr. Irfaan Ali will depart Guyana for Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) later today (Wednesday, August 17) on a State...
New T&T companies set eyes on Guyana market
Several new companies from Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) are eyeing the Guyana market according to President of Trinidad and Tobago...
