Caribbean & International

President Ali extends condolences to people of Iran on death of President and Foreign Minister

President Irfaan Ali has expressed condolences on behalf of the Government and People of Guyana to the Supreme Ruler, Government, and People of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the tragic loss of the country’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. The two died in a helicopter crash on Sunday as they were […]

Jagdeo insists fair treatment of Guyanese exports; Warns of reciprocal treatment of T&T exports to Guyana

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has declared that the Government of Guyana will treat exports from Trinidad and Tobago in the same manner that Guyanese products are treated by the Twin Island Republic. There were recent concerns about the return of a shipment of packaged milk to Guyana from Trinidad and Tobago. Trade Officials in Trinidad […]

Distributor and not T&T Government returned DDL’s Milk Shipment -says T&T Trade Minister

The Minister of Trade and Industry in Trinidad and Tobago, Paula Gopee-Scoon, has denied that Trinidadian authorities rejected a shipment of packaged milk from Guyana, instead indicating that the shipment was returned to Guyana by the Trinidadian distribution partner of Demerara Distillers Limited. Two days ago, Demerara Distillers Limited called an emergency press conference to […]

DDL seeks CARICOM’s intervention over Trinidad and Tobago’s rejection of milk export

Demerara Distillers Limited is seeking the intervention of the Government of Guyana and CARICOM over Trinidad and Tobago’s rejection of a shipment of packaged milk and the restriction of the entry of flavoured water exported by the company. At a late afternoon press conference, DDL’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Komal Samaroo explained that the […]

Guiana Shield Strategic Dialogue opens in Guyana with focus on Security and Climate Change

The Guiana Shield Strategic Dialogue 2024 opened at the Guyana Marriott Hotel today, with calls from Guyana, Suriname, Brazil and France for countries in the Guiana Sheild to jointly confront the security and environmental challenges that pose a significant threat to the region. Covering 270 million hectares, the Guiana Shield encompasses French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, […]

Walton-Desir calls for CARICOM to issue more direct message to Venezuela over latest actions claiming Essequibo

Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament, Amanza Walton-Desir, believes CARICOM needs to send a more direct message to Venezuela over its latest actions to claim Guyana’s Essequibo region. Appearing on Alex Arjoon’s “The Gyaff” podcast, MP Walton-Desir said CARICOM has got to do more than just bemoan the passage of the recent […]

President Ali and US Principal Deputy Security Advisor discuss security and stability in the region

Regional Security and Stability came up for discussion on Wednesday during a telephone call between the U.S Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer, and President Irfaan Ali. President Ali is also the current Chairman of CARICOM. In a statement, the White House said the US Government official also spoke about ways to deepen bilateral […]

Banking sector and local companies urged to adopt to new ways of doing business

As the oil and gas sector in Guyana expands and more businesses become involved in the sector, President Irfaan Ali is urging commercial banks and local companies to adopt new model of doing business, and expand their reach to regional and international markets. The President made the statement while addressing the opening of the second […]