By News Source Guyana on March 2, 2022
Caribbean & International, News
The United Nations General Assembly is set to rebuke Russia today over its invasion of Ukraine and demand that Moscow stop the fighting and withdraw its military forces. The move by the UN aims to diplomatically isolate Russia at the world body. Guyana is set to vote in favour of the resolution, according to Guyana’s […]
By News Source Guyana on March 1, 2022
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The Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr. Carla Barnett today sounded a call for the Caribbean region to begin picking up the pieces and start to move forward in a world with the COVID-19 pandemic. Many countries in the region, especially those that are heavily dependent on tourism, were badly affected by the pandemic. At the opening […]
By News Source Guyana on February 28, 2022
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As Guyana prepares to return to the International Court of Justice next month to file additional submissions in the border controversy case against Venezuela, CARICOM has reaffirmed its commitment and support to Guyana and the protection of its sovereignty. During a press conference today, ahead of the opening of the inter-sessional CARICOM Heads of Government […]
By News Source Guyana on February 28, 2022
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President Irfaan Ali has travelled to Belize along with other CARICOM leaders to attend the Thirty-Third Inter-Sessional Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It is the first in-person meeting of CARICOM leaders in almost two years. The meeting opens on Tuesday and will feature statements from CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett; […]
By News Source Guyana on February 24, 2022
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The Government of Guyana today condemned the violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity by Russia. In a statement issued through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Guyana Government also called for an immediate cessation of Military action. The Government said it is now in consultation with Guyana’s International partners and will […]
By News Source Guyana on February 24, 2022
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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) added its voice this afternoon to the international condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which is being seen as the biggest attack on a European country since World War II. In its statement, CARICOM condemned the military attacks and invasion of Ukraine by Russia and called for the immediate and complete […]
By News Source Guyana on February 18, 2022
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Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mia Mottley on her return home from Guyana late yesterday announced that Guyana is set to join the Regional Security System (RSS)—the Eastern Caribbean bloc which was created in 1982 to counter threats to the stability of the region and for the defence and security of the region. The Prime […]
By News Source Guyana on February 17, 2022
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With increased travel taking place between the US city of Houston, Texas and Georgetown, Guyana owing to the oil and gas sector, regional carrier Caribbean Airlines is getting set to announce the start of direct flights between Georgetown and Houston. The new service is expected to begin within weeks, according to sources close to the […]
By News Source Guyana on February 15, 2022
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The International Energy Conference and Expo opened this morning in Georgetown with President Irfaan Ali declaring that Guyana’s portfolio as an oil-producing nation has not only set the stage for major economic and infrastructure transformation, but also for the lives of Guyanese to be transformed. During his feature address at the opening of the conference, […]
By News Source Guyana on February 15, 2022
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Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley has urged the Guyana government to ensure that the citizens of Guyana play major and key roles in the local oil and gas sector. The Barbadian Prime Minister said she has noted the complaints of regional and international private sector bodies about the country’s local content policy and how […]