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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...
Ali says will not bend to threats to Guyana’s national security
By Kurt Campbell In an outright rejection of Venezuela’s renewed aggressive stance against Guyana, Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and...
CJ quashes deportation order for Haitians, says there was breach of natural justice
By Kurt Campbell Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George, SC, on Wednesday wrapped up the Haitian deportation case in which she...
OAS condemns illegal detention of Guyanese vessels, crew; calls on Venezuela to release them promptly
Statement from OAS General Secretariat on Illegal Detention of Guyanese Vessels by Venezuela January 27, 2021 The General Secretariat of...
Suriname’s President tests positive for virus
Paramaribo – President Chandrikapersad Santokhi has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) while several members of his Cabinet who were in...
Pregnant wives appeal for release of Guyanese fishermen detained in Venezuela
By Kurt Campbell The wives – some pregnant – and the children – many school-aged – of the Guyanese fishermen...
Assuming U.S. presidency, Biden calls for end to ‘uncivil war’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrat Joe Biden was sworn in as president of the United States on Wednesday, assuming the helm...
Brazil hospitals ‘run out of oxygen’ for virus patients
(BBC) – Hospitals in the Brazilian city of Manaus have reached breaking point while treating Covid-19 patients, amid reports of...
COVID: UK bans travel from Guyana, other countries
(BBC) – A ban on travellers to the UK from South America and Portugal will come into force on Friday...
CARICOM calls for global summit to discuss inequitable access to COVID vaccines
See below full statement issued by CARICOM: As the world grapples with the challenge of controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, the...
CARICOM denounces US decision to designate Cuba a sponsor of terrorism
See below full statement by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on US Designating Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism: The Caribbean...
Guyana says vessel ready but situation in Suriname delays restart of ferry service
Guyana on Wednesday said it is willing and ready to deploy the M.B Sandaka in a bid to restart the...
Guyana says culprits of illegal fishing are from neighbouring countries
Guyana is increasing its fight against illegal fishing as part of a broader national agenda to protect the country’s resources...
CARICOM reiterates ‘firm, unwavering’ support for Guyana’s territorial integrity
See below full statement by the Caribbean Community on the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy: The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply disappointed...
Bi-partisan Foreign Relations Committee agrees on continued vigilance of Guyana’s territory
The bi-partisan Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Foreign Relations met on Monday to discuss President Nicholas Maduro’s latest decree in which...
Harmon joins President Ali in condemning Venezuela’s “preposterous decree”
See below full statement by Opposition Leader, Joseph Harmon Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joseph Harmon, joins with all...
Guyana ‘entirely rejects’ Maduro’s latest decree
Guyana’s Head of State, President Irfaan Ali in an address to the nation on Saturday rejected in its entirety the...
Guyana holds talks on difficulties exporting agri, poultry products to T&T
Guyana on Friday convened a virtual Joint Ministerial Trade and Agricultural Meeting with Trinidad and Tobago to discuss market access...
GDF, US Coast Guard to embark on joint exercise
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Coast Guard and the United States Coast Guard will, on Saturday, January 9, 2020, be...
