Caribbean & International

CARICOM to host special meeting to address discrimination and other issues affecting Rastafarian community

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has announced that it is set to convene a meeting of representatives from Member States and other key stakeholders to examine issues affecting Rastafarians across the Region. In a statement this afternoon CARICOM said its meeting is coming against the backdrop of persistent reports of discrimination and marginalisation being experienced by […]

President warns Caribbean nations of reciprocity if they continue to lock Guyanese products out of their markets

President Irfaan Ali has fired warning shots to regional economies that continue to lock Guyanese products out of their markets, declaring that Guyana is becoming impatient and will have no other option but to return the favour. Speaking at the launch of CAM Motors over the weekend, the President said Guyana continues to play a […]

Caribbean Airlines to begin daily flights between Georgetown and Toronto from July 1

Caribbean Airlines has announced the introduction of daily non-stop flights between Toronto, Canada and Georgetown, Guyana from 1st July. The move comes even as the regional carrier has been pulling flights from a number of routes that it declared were not profitable. In a statement, the Trinidad-based airline explained that the move to provide the […]

Guyanese winner of Anthony N. Sabga 2026 Award to establish Mobile Health Units in Georgetown and Miami

Guyanese born and US-based Pharmaceutical Developer, Dr Niven Narain has announced that he will use the US$35,000 cash prize he received as part of his Anthony Sabga Award to establish mobile women’s health units in Georgetown and Miami. Dr. Narain was awarded for using Artificial Intelligence to develop targeted pharmaceuticals with the potential to transform […]

Caribbean Broadcasting Union to focus on regional media and AI at upcoming General Assembly in Guyana

The Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) today launched its 57th Annual General Assembly (AGA) and 37th CBU Media Awards at the National Communications Network (NCN). The CBU 57th Annual General Assembly is set to take in Guyana in August under the theme “Caribbean Media and Artificial Intelligence”. President and Chair of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s Board […]

Citibank eyes supporting Guyana’s development objectives with opening of Representative Office

By Svetlana Marshall With a global footprint and a physical presence in more than 90 countries, including 19 in Latin America and the Caribbean, Citibank of the United States believes it is ideally positioned to help Guyana to achieve its development objectives, with opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Two months ago, Citibank […]

International Court decision will bring end to Guyana/Venezuela border controversy -President Ali

As Guyana awaits the decision of the International Court of Justice in the case it filed against Venezuela seeking a final judicial settlement of the border controversy, President Irfaan Ali believes the Court’s judgment will bring an end to the controversy. That judgment is expected by the end of January 2027. The President’s statement was […]

UN signs Declaration of Intent to be part of Guyana-led Global Biodiversity Alliance

The United Nations has signed a Declaration of Intent to formalise its participation in Guyana’s Global Biodiversity Alliance, which will see greater cooperation from the international body on biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, climate resilience and global knowledge exchange. The Declaration of Intent was signed on Monday between Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs, Gail Teixeira […]

Conference examines Guyana, the Caribbean and Latin America in a Changing Global Environment

Under the theme “Navigating the Future: Guyana, The Caribbean and Latin America in a Changing Global Environment”, the Centre for International and Border Studies Conference opened this morning with regional leaders, and academia taking stock of current global challenges and their impact on the Latin America and Caribbean Region. Assistant Secretary General of the Caribbean […]

Guyana maintains 1899 Arbitral Award remains legally valid as oral arguments begin before International Court

The International Court of Justice early this morning began hearing oral arguments in the case filed by Guyana against Venezuela, challenging Venezuela’s claims over Guyana’s Essequibo region. Guyana’s main legal argument before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is that the land boundary between Guyana and Venezuela was finally and definitively settled by the 1899 […]