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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 and Suriname agree on model for construction, operation of Corentyne Bridge
After two days of productive engagements between Guyana and Suriname, led by Presidents Irfaan Ali and Chandrikapersad Santokhi, the two...
Suriname to begin issuing licences directly to Guyanese fishermen from January 2022
After years of complaints relating to the licencing of Guyanese fishermen who ply their trade in waters that belong to...
Corentyne river bridge top priority; key to unlocking greater business opportunities- Finance Minister
As Guyana and Suriname deepen bilateral cooperation, the construction of the Corentyne river bridge will be a key component in...
Suriname businesses invited to set up locations in Guyana and vice versa
The Guyana government on Thursday said the country was open and impediments have been removed to allow for Surinamese businesses...
Focus on Haiti as CARICOM Chairman, new Secretary- General plan for the future
There will be an increased focus emanating from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to help address the needs of Haiti, the...
President Ali and CARICOM SG discuss food security, regional development
President Dr Irfaan Ali assured newly appointed CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett of Guyana’s continued support for regional development. The...
‘COVID’ vaccination across Caribbean region ‘unacceptably low’ – PM Browne
As many Caribbean countries continue to grapple with COVID-19 infections and deaths, the uptake of the life-saving COVID-19 vaccines in...
Humanitarian account established to assist Haiti
(SEE STATEMENT BY THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER) In keeping with the government’s commitment to taking swift and robust...
Guyana ready to dispatch aid to Haiti as 300 estimated dead after earthquake
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, on behalf of the Government and people of Guyana, expressed solidarity and support to the...
Major earthquake in Haiti felt across Caribbean, high casualties expected
PORT-AU-PRINCE/HAVANA, Aug 14 (Reuters) – A major earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday, likely causing high casualties and widespread disaster,...
Prime Minister, Ambassador LaRocque turn sod for Secretary General residence
Prime Minister, Hon. Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips and CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque on Friday turned the sod for the...
President Ali discusses improved service with Caribbean Airlines
Georgetown, Guyana (August 13, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali and several Government representatives today virtually engaged with executive members of...
Pregnant mom dies from COVID in Trinidad
Daily Express – Trinidad and Tobago has logged its first COVID-19 maternal death and the first case of transmission from...
‘The region is stronger and better because of your service’- Pres. Ali tells outgoing CARICOM SG
His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday afternoon told outgoing CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque that the region is...
Estimated 33,000 Venezuelan migrants to be in Guyana by year-end
The number of Venezuelan migrants in Guyana could reach 33,000 by the end of the year, the International Organisation for...
It started with Emancipation but now continues with reparations
By Vishani Ragobeer As part of his Emancipation Day message to Guyanese on Sunday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali stated that...
Landslide victory for opposition in St Lucia elections
Caribbean News Global – The Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) has won the general elections in Saint Lucia in what...
Joint CARICOM position on ‘complex’ global minimum tax proposal expected – Dr. Singh
By Vishani Ragobeer Guyana will join other countries within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to discuss the implications the proposed 15...
