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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...
Venezuela’s actions threaten ‘peace, good order & security’ – Guyana formally protests recent incursion
See full statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: Briefing Note on the incursion of a Venezuelan...
Commonwealth stands by Guyana following Venezuelan Coast Guard violation of maritime borders
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, KC, has expressed grave concern following Saturday’s incident in which a Venezuelan coast guard vessel entered...
UK Foreign Secretary reaffirms support for Guyana following Venezuelan maritime violation
United Kingdom (UK) Foreign Secretary David Lammy has reiterated Britain’s unwavering support for Guyana’s territorial integrity after a Venezuelan patrol...
Guyana’s private sector, shipping industry, and city chamber condemn Venezuelan naval incursion and urge international support
In a united response, several prominent sectors in Guyana have strongly condemned the recent Venezuelan naval vessel’s incursion into Guyana’s...
GDF monitoring Venezuelan naval presence in Guyana’s waters
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on Saturday afternoon confirmed the presence of a Venezuelan naval vessel operating within Guyana’s Exclusive...
CARICOM demands removal of Venezuelan vessel from Guyana’s waters; calls it provocation
CARICOM issued a strong statement following reports on Saturday that confirmed Venezuela’s military vessels close to one of Guyana’s Floating...
Former Latin American, European leaders in solidarity with Guyana amid Venezuelan military incursion
The Liberty and Democracy Group has strongly condemned the recent incursion of a Venezuelan military vessel into the waters of...
U.S State Department condemns Venezuelan naval threats to Guyana’s offshore assets
The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere issued a stern statement on Saturday after a Venezuelan vessel had approached...
Venezuelan patrol vessel spotted in Guyana’s waters; President Ali activates diplomatic action
In a highly charged moment for national security, President Dr. Irfaan Ali delivered a live statement on Saturday following reports...
‘Venezuelan regime must immediately stop aggressive maneuvers’ – OAS
See below the full statement issued by the Organization of American States (OAS): The General Secretariat of the Organization of...
CARICOM reaffirms support for Guyana’s Dr. Ibrahim to head IICA and Suriname’s Albert Ramdin to head OAS
Heads of Government within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have reiterated their full backing for two key candidates from the region...
CARICOM tells Venezuela not to ‘intrude’ on Guyana’s sovereign territory
See below CARICOM’s comments on the Guyana/ Venezuela controversy part of the communique issued after the 48th Regular Meeting of...
Regional leaders to engage US on Cuban labour restrictions, other matters
Caribbean leaders are hoping to engage the United States government on a range of issues including a recent decision to...
President Ali oversees historic MoUs to strengthen pharmaceutical regulations, boost digital creativity in CARICOM
On Thursday afternoon, Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali played a pivotal role in the signing of two major Memoranda of...
Guyana wants to save big with new refined fuels deal with US company
A United States (US) company has proposed a venture in refined fuels to the Government of Guyana, a move that...
Dominican Republic ready to finalise new oil exploration agreement with Guyana
The Dominican Republic is set to finalise a new oil exploration agreement with Guyana sometime this year, according to the...
CDB/ Guyana partnership in focus as Bank President wraps up visit
A successful three-day visit to Guyana was concluded Thursday and new President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Mr. Daniel...
New CDB President visiting Guyana this week
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: Newly appointed Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President Mr. Daniel Best...
