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More USAID support for economic growth in Guyana, Caribbean
Georgetown, July 11 (Caribbean Export Press Release)— The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) reaffirmed its dedication to the Caribbean on Thursday, announcing a substantial funding allocation of nearly US $28 million. This…
Guyanese soldiers off to help rebuilding efforts in Grenada, St. Vincent
Fifty ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) are heading to Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to help with the rebuilding efforts in both countries following the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl.
The soldiers gathered at…
With Caribbean in need, EU supporting better intra-regional transportation
The European Union is supporting ventures that will help solve intra-regional transportation woes, the body's Ambassador to Guyana Rene Van Nes said this week.
"We are in discussion with a wide range of actors to make sure that transport…
More relief for hurricane affected St Vincent
The Government of Guyana, through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), has sent a large shipment of Hurricane Beryl relief supplies bound for St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The vessel, MV Hien, is a privately owned boat that was contracted…
Hurricane Beryl: Devastation & disruption across the Caribbean
By Vishani Ragobeer
vishani@newsroom.gy
Countries across the Caribbean were battered by Hurricane Beryl, a monstrous Category 5 storm that ripped through the southeastern part of the region. And Guyanese living in or visiting those…
Anguilla removes visa requirements for Guyanese, Colombian nationals
Anguilla’s Minister of Home Affairs, Kenneth Hodge on Monday announced the country’s decision to remove visa requirements for Guyanese and Colombian nationals.
A press release from the Minister’s office revealed that the decision was…
Guyana sends relief items to Grenada following hurricane
On Monday, Guyana’s Civil Defense Commission (CDC) staff members and volunteers from the CDC Volunteer Corps packed relief hampers for residents of Grenada who were severely affected by Hurricane Beryl.
Items include tarpaulins,…
CDEMA mobilising disaster relief, support to CARICOM countries affected by hurricane Beryl- Presi.…
See below statement from Chairman of CARICOM and Guyana’s President, Dr Irfaan Ali:
As Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I express deep concern and continued anxiety over the passage of Hurricane Beryl through our region.…
Jamaica’s ‘Fake news’ clampdown
(Jamaica Observer)
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has indicated that his Government will be taking steps to begin clamping down on the proliferation of false information on social media platforms.
According to Holness, the widespread…
President Ali urges trust, encourages outstanding CARICOM states to join Afreximbank
By Kurt Campbell in Nassau, Bahamas
Kurt@newsroom.gy
President Dr. Irfaan Ali who is the current Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) committed on Thursday to ensuring that all 15 member states of the regional…