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Recent actions by Venezuela a ‘flagrant violation’ of Guyana’s sovereignty & territorial…
See below full statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation:
The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is gravely concerned over the adoption of a law by the Venezuelan National Assembly…
‘Highly regrettable’ – Benn condemns Venezuela’s violation of Argyle…
By Isanella Patoir
Isanella@newsroom.gy
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn on Friday expressed deep concern over Venezuela's disregard for the Argyle Declaration – an 11-point agreement which includes a commitment from both…
Guyana aims for regional agricultural advancement as successful FAO regional conference concludes
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday lauded the successful conclusion of the 38th session of the Food and Agriculture Organization Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC38) held in Georgetown, Guyana.…
Guyana & Cuba partnering to meet region’s agrochemical needs
Guyana is hoping to leverage the strengths of Cuba’s biopharmaceutical industry as the Caribbean hopes to import fewer pesticides, insecticides and other agrochemicals used in food production.
“...We’ve started to work with Cuba in an…
President Ali to receive award from American Foundation for UWI
See below full release from the American Foundation for The University of the West Indies (UWI):
The countdown is on to the 27th annual American Foundation for The University of the West Indies (AFUWI) fundraising gala, set for…
Complaints filed against judges as dozens of cases pass deadline
- Formal complaints have been lodged against certain judges over their delay in delivering decisions within the time specified by the Constitution, a breach of citizens’ constitutional rights, the Barbados Bar Association revealed on…
Trinidad eyes more food trade with Guyana as new ferry service starts up
A new ferry service in the Southern Caribbean will be operational in about three months and already, Trinidad and Tobago hopes to capitalise on the venture and will be increasing its trade with Guyana.
“I’m very happy to say that from an…
Trinidad amending law that restricts honey importation – Agri Minister
After years of complaints from regional producers, Trinidad and Tobago is amending the legislation that restricts the importation and transshipment of honey from many places including Guyana.
The Twin Island Republic's Minister in the…
BREAKING: Haiti’s PM agrees to resign as country moves towards fresh elections
By Vishani Ragobeer
Vishani@newsroom.gy
Haiti’s incumbent Prime Minister, Ariel Henry has agreed to resign following the establishment of a new transitional presidential council that is expected to take the country embroiled in crisis…
US, CARICOM throw support behind Haiti as country on ‘brink of disaster’
Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Irfaan Ali and his regional colleagues gathered in Jamaica on Monday for talks to resolve the ongoing Haitian crisis.
And in between robust discussions among CARICOM leaders, United…