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‘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…
Resolving the Haitian crisis: CARICOM, partners working towards ‘lasting’ solution
By Vishani Ragobeer
Vishani@newsroom.gy
Haiti, the Caribbean Community’s most populous nation, has been grappling with concurrent humanitarian, economic and political crises but leaders across the region hope they can help bring…
‘Offending countries know themselves’ – Jagdeo says more CARICOM talks not needed to remove…
Restrictions to the free movement of goods within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are discussed at multiple regional meetings and Guyana’s Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo believes no further talks are needed.
Instead, he posits that…
Oil spill spreads across Caribbean from Tobago to Bonaire
(BBC) - Oil leaking from a capsized barge off the coast of Tobago has spread hundreds of miles to reach the Caribbean island of Bonaire.
Officials on Bonaire, which is located 50 miles (80km) north of the Venezuelan coast,…
U.S. announces $15.8 million funding to help Caribbean adapt to climate change
See full press release from United States Mission to the United Nations:
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Announces New U.S. Funding to Support Climate Adaptation and Resilience Projects in the Caribbean
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CARICOM helped Guyana avoid ‘difficult situation’ with Venezuela, Haiti now needs help –…
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) helped to smooth tensions between Guyana and Venezuela last year and Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali says that situation demonstrates how the bloc can similarly support Haiti.
Many feared Venezuela…
‘Blocked’ artiste was on Interpol red list – President Ali
In a passionate plea to fellow Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders to safeguard the future generation, President Dr. Irfaan Ali called for a collective approach to ensure Caribbean music reflects a culture of unity and promotes…