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Dominican Republic, Martinique request to join CARICOM
The Dominican Republic and Martinique have both requested to join the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as associate members, Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Wednesday.
President Ali is also serving as the current Chairman of…
CARIFESTA is back, heads to Barbados next year
The Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) - the Caribbean’s festival for the promotion of culture, diversity and creativity - will be back next year in Barbados.
“CARIFESTA will be bright and beautiful on the sunny beaches of Barbados…
As March deadline looms, CARICOM says full, free movement of nationals ‘on target’
Nationals of the states within the 15-member bloc, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), will be able move freely throughout the region after next month, as the region’s leaders remain optimistic that they are on track for a March 31 deadline.…
United Nations SG to address CELAC Summit
(Press release from the United Nations) The Secretary-General will be travelling to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines tomorrow Thursday, for an official visit to the country and to attend the Eighth Summit for the Community of Latin American…
‘We are paving our way to the Caribbean’ – Brazil’s Lula backs food security, integration…
By Vishani Ragobeer
Vishani@newsroom.gy
Reflecting on Guyana’s construction of a roadway from northern Brazil to the Atlantic Ocean, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva backed the Caribbean’s push for strengthened ties for…
Smoke caused by Suriname drought affecting Upper Corentyne residents
A thick smoke cloud suspected to be as a result of drought and fires in Suriname is affecting residents living in the vicinity of the Upper Corentyne, Region Six. The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Kemraj…
‘We will continue to support Guyana’ – visiting UK Minister
David Rutley, the United Kingdom (UK) Minister for the Americas, Caribbean and Overseas Territories, is in Guyana this week for the meeting of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders.
Though he has been meeting with regional leaders and…
Rum blend for CARICOM’s 50th anniversary launched in Guyana
See below full release issued by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM):
The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, the Honourable Philip J. Pierre this week presented the new CARICOM 50th Anniversary Rum Blend from the Saint Lucia Distillers Group…
Brazil’s Lula has a ‘great responsibility’ to guarantee region’s peace, stability – President…
Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula Da Silva is travelling to Guyana today (February 28) for talks with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders.
Talks should include how Brazil can support regional integration and development but Guyana’s…
Guyana’s ‘TidyUp’ expanding through partnership with Barbados company
See below full release from the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest):
The Guyana Office for Investment is pleased to announce the successful facilitation of TidyUp's strategic expansion into the Barbados market. This achievement was…