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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...
Use oil resources in Guyana, Suriname and T&T instead of Venezuela’s – Regional Science Advisor
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Caribbean leaders are once again seeking to meet their energy needs by using Venezuelan oil but...
Guyana’s protection of its indigenous people impresses Belize
Some 16 years after Guyana enacted laws to ensure the promotion and protection of the rights of its indigenous people,...
France recommits to full-fledged diplomatic presence in Guyana, respect for sovereignty
The French Government is currently not represented by an Embassy in Guyana but on Monday its Chargé d’Affaires José Gomez...
Grenada hopes to find oil, eyes rapid development like Guyana
Grenada is hoping to find commercial oil and gas resources that can be used to develop the island. If successful,...
Trinidad Central Bank survey finds many living ‘pay cheque to pay cheque’
(Trinidad Guardian) Making ends meet was harrowing for many during the pandemic as results from a recently released survey found...
UN Regional Director visiting Guyana from today with keen focus on LCDS
Roberto Valent, the Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean for the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO), will visit...
‘We are ready’ – President implores Saudi delegation to end the talking and invest now
Guyana on Saturday received promising commitments from an enthusiastic visiting delegation from Saudia Arabia but President Dr. Irfaan Ali was...
Guyana offers Saudi Arabia land to establish embassy
President Dr. Irfaan Ali was ready for action on Saturday as he engaged a delegation of over 60 persons from...
MoU with Belize opens ‘tremendous doors’ for export of Guyanese produce
Guyana and Belize on Thursday evening signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance cooperation in several areas. President Dr...
Fresh calls for repeal of anti-gay laws in Guyana
One day after the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court ruled that Antigua and Barbuda’s buggery law contravenes the Constitutional rights of...
CARICOM seeks to counter rising fuel prices with Venezuelan oil
A regional energy security plan was among the key priorities of Caribbean leaders as they met over the past few...
CCJ throws out Dominica election petition resembling Guyana’s appeal
In a judgment handed down by President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Adrian Saunders, the court has denied...
Guyana-led agri agenda progressing with more free movement of people, goods
The Guyana-led food security agenda within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is progressing after Caribbean leaders approved more categories of people...
‘Matter of urgency’ – Guyana, other CARICOM countries pushing new regional air carrier
Guyana and other member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will urgently advance fresh talks on the establishment of a...
Court rules Antigua and Barbuda’s buggery law contravenes Constitutional rights of citizens
(Antigua and Barbuda) The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has ruled that Sections 12 AND 15 of the Sexual Offences Act...
Belize hoping to find new markets for produce, sees potential in Guyana
Belize is seeking new markets for its agricultural produce and a deepening partnership with Guyana could prove beneficial for both...
Outgoing CARICOM Chair backs oil and gas production in Guyana
By Vishani Ragobeer in Paramaribo vishani@newsroom.gy With the development of oil and gas offering Guyana the prospect of unprecedent economic...
Family of four found dead in Barbados home explosion
(BARBADOS) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said news of the death of a family of four on Monday morning “really...
