Caribbean & International

Brazil invites Guyana to participate in G20 Climate Change talks

By Svetlana Marshall Brazil has invited Guyana to participate in the G20 talks on climate change, as the two South American neighbours have renewed their commitment to foster trade and investment in the areas of commerce, infrastructure development, air and water transportation, energy and food security among other critical areas.  President Irfaan Ali and the […]

Longer duration of stay in member states for visiting CARICOM nationals coming

Citizens of CARICOM countries will be able to travel throughout the region for an extended period beyond the current six-month stay restriction, according to Barbadian Prime Minister, Mia Mottley. The move is to push CARICOM’s Single Market and Economy, which was put on pause for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  During the closing […]

Group of Haitians picket CARICOM Meeting, seeking audience with leaders

A small group of Haitian nationals living in Guyana, picketed outside the Marriott Hotel this morning, where CARICOM leaders have been meeting. They are hoping to get the attention of the regional leaders to raise a number of issues related to their homeland and their treatment within CARICOM. CARICOM leaders are currently in Guyana for […]

CARICOM leaders discuss slothful implementation of CSME and Energy Security

The CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Climate Financing, and Energy Security are among the key issues being deliberated as CARICOM Heads of Government (CHOG) meet here in Georgetown. At the opening of the Business Session at the Guyana Marriott this morning, President Irfaan Ali, who is the current CARICOM […]

US remains clear with its support for Guyana’s territorial integrity -US Permanent Rep. to UN

In wake of concern that Venezuela continues to build up its military presence in an area close to the border with Guyana, the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield has reiterated the US Government’s support for Guyana and this country’s territorial integrity. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield, who is in Guyana for the […]

President sounds alarm of need for tough CARICOM action to address situation in Haiti

By Svetlana Marshall Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), President Irfaan Ali believes “tough measures” are needed to restore peace and stability in Haiti. He made that statement while addressing the opening ceremony of the 46th Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government on Sunday at the National Cultural Centre. Haiti, which is a member […]

Spilled oil offshore Tobago was reportedly destined for Guyana Power Company; VP Jagdeo wants “full-fledged” investigation

by Gordon Moseley Multiple sources close to the Guyana Government and the state-owned Guyana Power and Light Company have revealed to News Source that the vessel, Gulfstream, which overturned offshore Tobago, spilling oil into the sea, was destined for Guyana with fuel for the Guyana Power and Light Company. GPL has not issued any statement […]

Guyana’s new Ambassador to Venezuela presents his credentials to Venezuelan President

Guyana’s new Ambassador to Venezuela, Dr. Richard Van-West Charles, was formally accredited as Guyana’s Diplomatic Representative in the neighbouring country on Tuesday. Ambassador Van West-Charles presented his credentials to President Nicolás Maduro at a ceremony held at the Venezuelan Presidential Palace. A release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Dr. Van West-Charles conveyed […]

CDB notes importance of Guyana’s oil and gas sector to dynamics of Caribbean economies

Guyana’s oil and gas industry will be a key player in the dynamics of the economies of Caribbean countries this year, according to the Director of Economics of the Caribbean Development Bank, (CDB), Ian Durant. Speaking during the CDB’s Annual News Conference this morning, Mr. Durant said in 2023, Guyana’s oil sector was a significant […]

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