By News Source Guyana on May 31, 2023
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
The International Decade for People of African Decent- Guyana (IDPADA-G)has told the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent Assembly at the United Nations, that there are threats to the livelihoods of Afro-Guyana. The organization’s representatives told the forum of the organisation’s own troubles with the government, highlighting the government’s decision to withhold funds from […]
By News Source Guyana on May 29, 2023
Caribbean & International, Politics
President Irfaan Ali is in Brazil for the South American Leaders Summit, which is being hosted by the Government of Brazil. The President arrived in Brazil this afternoon. He is expected to host bilateral discussions with a number of South American leaders including the host President, Lula DaSilva. The Venezuelan President is also attending the […]
By News Source Guyana on May 4, 2023
Caribbean & International, News
Republic Bank has announced that the group has raked in US$117.8 million in half year profits for the period which ended March 31, 2023. The half year profits represents a 7.96% increase when compared to the corresponding period in 2022. According to the bank, the period was a solid one for the Republic Financial Holdings […]
By News Source Guyana on May 3, 2023
Caribbean & International, News
President Irfaan Ali is leading a Guyana Government delegation to the coronation of British monarch, King Charles III. In a brief statement, the President’s office announced his departure this morning and explained that he will be among Heads of Government attending the event on Saturday in the United Kingdom. While in London, President Ali is […]
By News Source Guyana on April 30, 2023
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
With technological advances such as Artificial Intelligence, changing the legal landscape across the world, Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Judge, Justice Winston Anderson believes that in facing the new frontiers of electronic justice, the legal profession has two options, it can pivot or perish. Justice Anderson made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at […]
By News Source Guyana on April 14, 2023
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett believes that the regional body has made enormous progress in the past 50 years, from the establishment of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). However, Dr. Barnett is of the view that much more can be done to advance the work of the community. […]
By News Source Guyana on April 13, 2023
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
The President’s Office has announced that Dominican Republic based airline Sky Cana will soon launch a service between Georgetown, Guyana and Toronto Canada. The airline will also operate flights to Houston, Texas. President Irfaan Ali and a Government team met with senior executives of the airline at his office on Wednesday and it was announced […]
By News Source Guyana on April 5, 2023
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
A new report from the World Bank, which is examining changes in the global economy, is predicting that Guyana will continue to see major economic growth annually in the coming years. In the report, which was released on the World Bank’s website, it predicts that Guyana will see a 25.2% growth rate this year, 21.2% […]
By News Source Guyana on April 4, 2023
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) has announced the appointment of Lorena Solórzano Salazar as the IDB’s new Representative in Guyana. Her appointment took effect on April 1, 2023. In a statement, the IDB said Salazar, who is a citizen of Ecuador, holds a master’s degree in business administration from IDE Business School and […]
By News Source Guyana on March 27, 2023
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
The Guyana Asset Recovery Conference opened today at the Guyana Marriott Hotel with the US Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch challenging the local legislators to update the country’s asset recovery framework to allow for greater prosecution. “Asset recovery legislative frameworks are critical to taking the profit from crime. While we understand the challenge of reform, we […]
