Caribbean & International

Argentina ex-leader Cristina Fernandez to go on trial

(BBC) A judge in Argentina has ruled that the former president, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, should stand trial on charges of financial mismanagement. Ms Fernandez, 64, is accused of fraudulently administering state funds in 2015. The former economy minister, Axel Kiciloff, and the former head of the central bank have also been charged. Ms Fernandez, […]

Guyana among eight C’bbean states to benefit from CDB US$40M poverty reduction programme

Guyana will be among eight Caribbean States that will benefit from a recently announced, $40 Million in funding for poverty reduction in the region through the Basic Needs Trust Fund. According to a statement from the Caribbean Development Bank, the resources will support improved access to quality education; water and sanitation; basic community access and […]

Norwegian Diplomat to serve as UN Good Officer in Guyana/Venezuela border row

(United Nations, New York)  UN Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of Dag Halvor Nylander of Norway as his Personal Representative on the Border Controversy between Guyana and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. By the Geneva Agreement of 17 February 1966, Guyana and Venezuela have referred to the Secretary-General the decision as to means […]

Dominica’s Opposition Leader in Guyana calling for the resignation of the island’s Prime Minister

Dominica’s Parliamentary Opposition Leader, Lennox Linton is currently in Guyana calling for the resignation of that island’s Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit. Linton’s trip coincides with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) 28th Inter-sessional meeting which is currently being held in Guyana. Speaking at a news conference at Herdmanston Lodge on Thursday afternoon, the Opposition Leader said that […]