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With expertise & money to finance big projects, Jamaica asserts itself in GuyanaBy Vishani Ragobeer [email protected] Guyana’s prolific oil finds and rapidly expanding economy have attracted investment interest from numerous countries and…
MARAD working with Chile to improve security at portsIn addressing port security in Guyana, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has said regulations, training and enhanced inspections of…
Barbados relaxes mask mandate, COVID travel protocols end at midnight(BARBADOS TODAY) Barbados will be relaxing the mask mandate and ending the COVID-19 travel protocols from 12:01 am on Friday,…
Crying baby poisoned by mom, says Trinidad police(Trinidad Express) - A nine-month-old baby girl died on Wednesday, after she was force-fed a poisonous substance by a close…
Barbados issues world's first pandemic-protected bond(Reuters) - Barbados has issued the world's first government bond with a clause allowing payments to be suspended in the…
Troubled by hunger statistics across LAC region, Pres. Ali issues strong call to actionBy Kurt Campbell [email protected] Already leading the charge towards food security in the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Guyana’s Head of…
Guyana makes pitch for more US support amid focus on production, tradeThe United States (US) government restated its pledge of US$28 million to boost food production in the Caribbean but President…
Dominican Republic eyes embassy in G/town as two countries agree to deepen tradeGuyana's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic Roberto…
Guyana, Suriname Foreign Ministers to hammer out delayed issuance of fishing licencesThe issuance of much-needed fishing licences to Guyanese fishermen continues to be delayed despite Suriname’s promise but Guyana’s President Dr.…
Govt calls on Surinamese Govt to fulfill promise to Guyanese fishermenThe Government of Guyana is calling on the Surinamese Government to fulfill its promise to issue fishing licences to Guyanese…
Guyana’s economy defies shocks to achieve continued growth at 36.4%In spite of the burden of external shocks and domestic challenges, Guyana continues to maintain its position as a global…
30 Guyanese boats install surveillance devices but fishermen unhappy with treatmentSome 30 boats used by Guyanese fisherfolk to ply their trade in the Corentyne River that separates Guyana and Suriname…
‘Integrated deterrence’ important to confront security threats in the Western HemisphereSecurity threats confronting countries like Guyana in the Western Hemisphere demand that the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and other domestic…
Guyana cashing in on surging oil prices, pushes growth of economySurging energy prices are adversely impacting most countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region but Guyana is one of…
Military, police personnel from CARICOM to review ‘Paper Shorts’ murder investigationThe Caribbean Community (CARICOM)’s Regional Security System (RSS), a body comprising military and police personnel, has been asked by the…
Neesa Gopaul murder: CCJ frees stepdad; mother gets reduced sentence Due to the lack of sufficient evidence, Jarvis ‘Barry’ Small was on Friday freed by the Caribbean Court of Justice…
‘We will condemn ourselves if Caribbean food plan not supported’- Rowley tells importersThere seems to be growing concern that the ambitious regional food security plan will not find favour among some importers…
Pres. Ali warns: unless regional private sector acts, C’bbean leaders will be forced to look abroadBy Vishani Ragobeer [email protected] Unless Caribbean private sector players deepen partnerships to satisfy the food demands of the region, Guyana’s…

