By News Source Guyana on July 10, 2022
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
The Government of Guyana is pressing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to establish an embassy in Georgetown as the two nations seek to boost their diplomatic and trading ties. On Saturday, just after the arrival of a high-level Saudi Arabia Government and Business team led by Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Investor Outreach, Badr Al […]
By News Source Guyana on July 8, 2022
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The CARICOM Secretariat and CARICOM leaders have expressed their shock and sadness over the assassination of the former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe. The former Japanese leader was shot dead by a gunman during a campaign speech this morning. CARICOM said Mr. Abe is well remembered in the Community since he became the […]
By News Source Guyana on July 7, 2022
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Caribbean Airlines has announced the expansion of its cargo network to/from Cuba which took effect at the end of June. According to the company, through a partnership with General Handling Agent – Aerovaradero, the airline will offer air cargo services twice weekly into Havana on Tuesday and Saturday on its scheduled passenger flights. The handling […]
By News Source Guyana on July 6, 2022
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Several CARICOM countries, led by St. Vincent and the Grenadines have agreed to revive the Petro Caribe deal with Venezuela, a deal that began back in 2005 and saw countries in Central America and the Caribbean purchasing oil directly from Venezuela on conditions of preferential payment. The deal collapsed when the United States imposed tough […]
By News Source Guyana on July 6, 2022
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CARICOM Leaders are not happy with the slow pace of the implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) and at the just concluded Heads of Government Meeting, the leaders expressed their disappointment during discussions. They have now taken immediate steps to move the process forward. According to the Communiqu´´é issued at the conclusion […]
By News Source Guyana on July 4, 2022
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CARICOM Leaders are meeting today in Paramaribo Suriname for their annual Heads of Government Conference. President Irfaan Ali is leading Guyana’s delegation to the CARICOM Conference. In a statement, the President said as CARICOM prepares for its 50th anniversary next year, the coming 12 months will serve an opportune occasion for reflection and a recommitment […]
By News Source Guyana on June 30, 2022
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Guyana and China are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations and with Guyana eyeing more infrastructural development in the coming years as it becomes a major player in oil and gas, the Chinese Ambassador to Guyana believes, the country now sits as a hotbed for investment. During a reception to mark the golden anniversary of […]
By News Source Guyana on June 26, 2022
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Respected and celebrated Guyanese jurist, Justice Louise Blenman has been nominated by the Prime Minister of Belize to become the country’s new Chief Justice. Last week, Belizian Prime Minister John Antonio Briceño initiated the consultation process with the Opposition Leader of Belize on the appointment of a new Chief Justice, recommending Justice Blenman for the post. […]
By News Source Guyana on June 16, 2022
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The H-Towers company today unveiled its plan to build a large mall in the Providence community along the East Bank of Demerara. In a statement, the company announced that the H-Towers Mall will feature world-renowned restaurants, an entertainment center, and scores of stores to cater to local and visiting shoppers. Concessions at the mall will […]
By News Source Guyana on June 10, 2022
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The Caribbean and the United States are making moves to strengthen relations in the areas of energy, security, and infrastructural development. During a meeting with US Vice President Kamala Harris, Caribbean nations were offered the scope to access funding for their energy infrastructural projects through the Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis 2030 (PACC 2030) […]