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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...
Felix at UN forum on orderly migration
Minister of Citizenship Winston Felix is currently representing Guyana at the Inter-Governmental Conference in Marrakesh, Morocco to formally adopt the...
Russia deploys Bombers to Venezuela; Fmr. MP says Guyana must object
Venezuela has welcomed the arrival of Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers as an opportunity to demonstrate its resolve to defend the...
Republic/Scotiabank deal could violate laws – Finance Minister
By Devina Samaroo Finance Minister, Winston Jordan believes the pending transaction between Republic Bank and Scotiabank could violate the country’s...
ExxonMobil pushes for stronger relations with local suppliers, prime contractors
By Kurt Campbell In a bold move to build stronger relationships between Guyanese suppliers and prime contractors, ExxonMobil on Monday...
Movement of Fly Jamaica wreckage causes cancellation of some flights
Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) has cancelled all flights leaving and arriving at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) amid safety...
Gov’t concerned about unfair competition, loss of jobs with Republic Bank takeover
Unfair competition and loss of jobs are just some of the concerns expressed by the Guyana Government in response to...
Republic Financial Holdings to acquire Scotiabank’s banking operations
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad – Republic Bank: Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Scotiabank’s...
Scotiabank sells banking operations to Republic Bank in 9 Caribbean countries
[Business Financial Post] – Bank of Nova Scotia on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings which were marginally below expectations and said it...
CAL to add 12 new planes in 2019
[Trinidad News Day] – State carrier Caribbean Airlines Ltd will soon add 12 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its...
Help make travel between continents faster – Ferguson tells air transport meeting
Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson has called on air transport industry leaders to develop ways to...
US backs Guyana in border controversy with Venezuela
The United States of America (USA) has called on all parties to respect the 1899 Arbitral Award which had determined...
Caribbean States to meet in Guyana to enhance engagement on human rights
Government representatives from across the Caribbean region along with the President of the Human Rights Council, Vojislav Šuc of Slovenia...
Days after crash Fly Jamaica passengers still grounded
[Jamaica Observer] – FLY Jamaica Airways passengers who have been stranded since the crash-landing of one of its carriers in Guyana...
Fly Jamaica passengers briefed by Minister Ferguson
The 118 passengers who were on board the Fly Jamaica aircraft that crashed landed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport...
Update: CJIA runway open for limited use following plane crash
The runway at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has been opened for limited use, allowing flights scheduled for departure...
“Saddened and embarrassed” T&T Opposition Leader urges Guyana to be serious in protecting patrimony
By Kurt Campbell Delivering remarks amid mixed views on her presence in Guyana, former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister, Kamla...
Guyanese in flood ravaged T&T seek relief
The Guyana Consulate in Port of Spain, Trinidad has received several requests from Guyanese living on the island for financial...
Jair Bolsonaro: Far-right candidate wins Brazil poll
(BBC) Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has won a sweeping victory in Brazil’s presidential election. With almost all of the votes counted,...
