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Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge on Wednesday said Guyana intends to press the United Nations (UN), during the 72nd General Assembly, to move forward with the aim of bringing an end to the ongoing border controversy with neighboring Venezuela. He did not indicate any interest on Guyana’s part to support any […]
The European Union has announced that it will be supporting Hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean. In a Monday morning statement, the EU said Hurricane Irma has left a trail of devastation across many countries, and “it is our moral duty to help those in need whose lives and homes are being destroyed or severely threatened.” […]
President David Granger has committed Guyana’s support for Caribbean States, which have been affected by Hurricane Irma. Reports indicate that there has been severe destruction and at least 10 dead across the Region. “The Government of Guyana stands in solidarity with the people of the hurricane-ravaged territories of the Caribbean and President Granger expresses condolences […]
(BBC) Hurricane Irma has caused considerable damage on French island territories in the Caribbean, and casualties are expected, France’s president says. The impact of Irma on St Martin and St Barts would be “hard and cruel”, Emmanuel Macron added. His overseas affairs minister later confirmed at least two people dead and another two seriously injured. […]
Uruguay has become the first country in the world to legally sell marijuana for recreational use. Sixteen pharmacies started dispensing marijuana on Wednesday, Almost 5,000 people have signed up to a national registry to be able to buy marijuana legally. They will be able to buy up to 10g (0.35oz) a week and no more […]
(BBC) A Brazilian judge has ordered assets belonging to the country’s former President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, to be frozen following his conviction for corruption. Judge Sergio Moro said nearly $200,000 found in Lula’s bank accounts would be blocked. Flats, land and cars owned by Lula are also covered by the order. Lula denies […]
(BBC) Millions of Venezuelans have joined a general strike called by the opposition as pressure mounts on President Nicolás Maduro to cancel elections for a new constituent assembly. Clashes between police and protesters killed at least three people. More than 300 others were reportedly arrested. Mr Maduro said the strike was minimal and that its […]
The Caribbean Community is offering to use its good offices to mediate a peaceful solution to the on-going political and humanitarian crisis in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The offer was made on Thursday as CARICOM Leaders wrapped up their Heads of Government Meeting in Grenada. Chairman of the HOG Conference, Grenadian Prime Minister Dr. […]
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority has announced that it is in the final stages of granting approval for Aruba Airlines to begin schedule service to Guyana. The airline is set to begin service as early as July. The carrier is likely to begin with at least five flights per week between Guyana and Aruba. Some of […]
Caribbean Airlines has announced that due to the Tropical Storm warning in effect for Trinidad, Tobago and Grenada, a number of its flights have been cancelled for the rest of today. For Guyana, only the Miami to Georgetown via Port-of-Spain flight has been cancelled. But connecting several connecting flights out of Trinidad and Tobago have […]
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