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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...
CARICOM heads laud Ali’s proposals to cut food imports; investment conf. slated for Guyana in May
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali has been praised for his proposals to cut the Caribbean’s massive...
Caribbean spends millions to import poultry but Guyana offers new solutions
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy A detailed analysis of the agricultural sector and imports of several countries within the Caribbean Community...
Guyana votes ‘YES’ with 140 others at UN to stop fighting in Ukraine
As expected, Guyana on Wednesday voted ‘Yes’ at the United Nations in New York with over 140 countries to condemn...
Guyana boosts ability to counter threats by joining regional security body
Guyana is boosting its ability to counter security threats by joining the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)’s Regional Security System (RSS), a...
Pres. Ali announces $20B financing as part of plans to boost food production in CARICOM
Reducing the Caribbean’s expensive food import bill, which is more than US $4 billion annually, has been a key focus...
Pres. Ali lauded for leadership role in transforming Regional Agri-food systems
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali received high praises today from the Prime Minister of Belize John Briceño, for his commitment...
Guyana-led efforts to cut food imports a central focus as CARICOM Heads meet
Guyana has been tasked with leading efforts to reduce the Caribbean’s expensive food import bill and as Caribbean Community (CARICOM)...
Ukraine and Russia agree to talks without preconditions, Zelenskiy says
(Reuters) – Ukrainian and Russian officials will meet for talks at a venue on the Belarusian border with Ukraine, President...
Ukraine invasion: Fighting breaks out in Ukraine’s second city Kharkiv
(BBC) Ukrainian forces are battling Russian troops on the streets of Ukraine’s second city Kharkiv, according to local officials. Regional...
Russian forces pound Ukraine for third day, Kyiv still in Ukrainian hands
(Reuters) – Russian forces pounded Ukrainian cities with artillery and cruise missiles on Saturday for a third day running but...
Major interest in recruitment, training as Action Invest plugs US$2M in Suriname office
Though only opened for two weeks, Action Invest Caribbean Inc.’s (ACI) new office in neighbouring Suriname has seen overwhelming interest...
French company finds ‘significant’ oil reserves in Suriname, near Guyana’s reserves
TotalEnergies, a French oil company, announced the discovery of significant reserves of oil and gas off the coast of Suriname...
With new wealth, Guyanese must be allowed to overcome ‘shame of poverty’ – Mottley
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy With nearly 30 profitable oil discoveries offshore Guyana and a hive of new business activity onshore,...
‘Fruitful investments’ expected as Guyana, Barbados private sector discuss areas of cooperation
Executive Director of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Misha Lobban-Clarke is anticipating “fruitful investments” to emerge out...
Regional food security can be achieved when ordinary people trade – Mottley
When ordinary people trade their goods and services, it does much to support the realisation of regional food security, Prime...
Caribbean Court of Justice finds males can be raped
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – In a judgment released today, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its Appellate...
Despite challenges, China satisfied with Guyana’s adherence to One-China-Policy
By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy In 1972, Guyana took the lead and became the first country in the English-Speaking Caribbean...
No travel rush for Chinese New Year but ‘dumplings’ remain a must
By Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.gy Chinese all across the world will be observing their New Year on February 01, including the...
