Regional
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...
Cuba expands CARICOM duty-free market access to over 320 items
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Cuba have signed the Second Protocol to an Agreement that will expand access to each other’s markets...
“Too many graduates lack marketable skills”- CDB rep
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is calling on borrowing countries to commit to increasing skills level in the Caribbean and...
Belize Governor assents to legislation allowing for decriminalisation of marijuana
[Jamaica Observer] One week after the Belize Senate gave the green light to the passage of legislation decriminalising 10 grams or...
‘Criminalization of marijuana destroys the lives of young people’
By Bibi Khatoon As the Regional Commission on Marijuana meets with local interest groups on the issues surrounding Marijuana use...
Greenidge set for talks with Venezuela officials on border controversy
A team of officials led by Guyana’s Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge is now in New...
Dominica Minister says Caribbean can learn from its rebuilding efforts
By Devina Samaroo Still recovering from the destruction caused by Tropical Storm Erika two years ago, the small island of...
Oil fouls Chaguaramas waters, Boardwalk
(Trinidad Express Newspapers) The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) this afternoon confirmed that oil has fouled the waters off Chaguaramas and...
ExxonMobil prepared to tackle oil spill
By Devina Samaroo Even as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says an oil spill offshore is highly unlikely, ExxonMobil said...
GPL deploys network technicians to hurricane-affected Anguilla
The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) in collaboration with Caribbean Electric Utility Service Corporation (CARILEC) has extended its assistance...
UN Secretary General to visit Caribbean after back-to-back hurricanes
The United Nations (UN) Secretary General António Guterres will Saturday visit three Caribbean nations which were affected by recent hurricanes....
Dominica death toll at 27; 18 missing after Hurricane Maria
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — Dominica’s Police Chief says the death toll following the passage of Hurricane Maria has now risen...
Hurricane Maria eye nears Turks and Caicos Islands
[BBC] – Hurricane Maria is nearing the Turks and Caicos Islands as it continues its destructive path across the Caribbean. The...
CARICOM to launch online CSME platforms
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat will officially launch four online platforms which were developed to help make the benefits of...
Hurricane-hit Guyanese prefer to send children back to Guyana – Felix
Weeks after two of the strongest hurricanes ravaged Caribbean islands, the Guyana Government is still encountering difficulties in evacuating hundreds...
Hurricane Maria: Puerto Rico may be months without power
[BBC] – Hurricane Maria has knocked out power across the island of Puerto Rico, home to 3.5m people, officials have said....
Red Cross appeals for monetary donations for hurricane-hit islands
Guyana Red Cross is appealing to members of the public to make generous monetary donations to the relief efforts being...
Cuba to receive rice from Guyana after 40 years
Cuba is set to receive its first shipment of rice from Guyana after 40 years and a visiting delegation from...
Guyana stands in solidarity with Dominica, ready to offer support
Georgetown, Guyana (Ministry of the Presidency)– As Dominica becomes the latest hurricane-hit territory in the Caribbean region, President David Granger...
