Caribbean & International

Greenidge tells International Court that Venezuela’s planned referendum threatens peace and security of Guyana and the Caribbean region

By Svetlana Marshall Imploring the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to bar Venezuela from taking any step to seize control of the Essequibo Region through a planned referendum, Guyana through its Agent, Carl Greenidge, told the ICJ that the Court alone stands between an amicable solution to the Border Controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, and […]

UN Secretary General concerned about escalation of tensions between Guyana and Venezuela

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the “escalation of tension between Guyana and Venezuela”. In a statement, the Secretary General’s Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric said the Secretary-General is following with concern the recent escalation of tension between Guyana and Venezuela over the border controversy. The statement urged that both parties demonstrate good […]

Norton sees need for robust and aggressive foreign policy on border controversy following Mottley’s statement

While not calling her by name, Guyana’s Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton on Monday chided Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley over her recent statements on the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy. At a Party Congress Meeting in Barbados, the Prime Minister made reference to the border controversy, describing Venezuela as a “good sister” to Barbados, while calling on […]

ICJ sets date to hear Guyana’s request to block questions in Venezuela’s referendum on border controversy

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has announced that it will hold public hearings in the Guyana v. Venezuela Case on the 14th November, 2023 to deal specifically with Guyana’s request to block a number of questions in Venezuela’s upcoming referendum on the border controversy. “The hearings will be devoted to the request for the […]

Barbados Prime Minister calls on Guyana and Venezuela to ensure region remains zone of peace

While staying clear of offering her support for either Guyana or Venezuela in the ongoing territorial controversy, the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley has declared, that Venezuela has been a good sister to her country. Speaking at her party’s 84th Conference over the weekend, in Bridgetown, Ms. Mottley said CARICOM has made clear its […]

African Export-Import Bank to pump over US$1.5 Billion into CARICOM Economies

Chairman and President of the African Export Import Bank, Prof. Benedict Oramah believes a firm conviction exists that has determined the action that can grant Caribbean region and Africa, the economic emancipation they deserve. Speaking at the opening of the Afri-Caribbean Forum this morning, Prof. Oramah celebrated the unity of the two region, reminding that […]

President Ali pushes for increased trade relations between Africa and Caribbean at AFRI-CARIBBEAN Forum

The Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum opened this morning at the Georgetown Marriott Hotel bringing together hundreds of delegates from across the Caribbean and Africa. At the opening, President Irfaan Ali called for increase trade relations between Africa and the Caribbean, explaining that such an activity between the two regions will solidify relations and correct […]

Attorney General presses Inter Parliamentary Union to condemn Venezuela’s continuing aggression towards Guyana

Guyana’s Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall, has asked the Inter- Parliamentary Union to condemn the actions of Venezuela in relation to Guyana’s Essequibo region, and demand that Venezuela respects the legal process of the International Court of Justice. Attorney General Nandlall who is attending the 147th meeting of the […]