Caribbean & International

New Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana accredited

Canada’s new High Commissioner to Guyana, Sebastien Sigouin presented his credentials to President Irfaan Ali today at the Office of the President. During brief remarks, the President lauded the “exceptional relationship” between Guyana and Canada, which he said has been built on shared culture, value systems and the respect for law and democracy. The President […]

Guyana steps up monitoring at ports of entry to guard against Mpox; Vaccines now available

With a National Task Force in place to look at preventative action to guard against Mpox, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, has announced that increased health monitoring is also taking place at Guyana’s ports of entry to guard against Mpox. Mpox is a zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus that can spread through […]

PSC calls for international verification of election results in Venezuela

As the international community continues to pay attention to developments in Venezuela following the country’s controversial elections, the Guyana Private Sector Commission is joining the choir of countries calling for an international verification of the election results in the South American country. Both the incumbent Venezuelan Government and the Opposition have claimed victory in the […]

CARICOM devising coordinated plan to tackle any possible case of Mpox in the region

With the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring Mpox as a Public Health Emergency, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) today said there is need for heightened awareness in the region and a unified and proactive approach. Mpox is a zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus that can spread through direct contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated […]

Caribbean Airlines to begin schedule service to Tortola BVI in October

Regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines, has announced that from the 14th October, it will be flying to Tortola in the British Virgin islands.   The airline said the new route forms part of its expansion and is also part of its strategic plan to better connect the Caribbean region, while enhancing its robust network. According to a statement, Caribbean […]

Guyana calls for transparent verification of Venezuela’s election results

As fierce protests continue in neighbouring Venezuela following Sunday’s disputed elections, the Government of Guyana today called for a transparent process of the verification of the elections results. Incumbent Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, has been declared the winner of the elections, but the Opposition has strongly objected to the declaration and has pointed out that […]

New CARICOM Chairman praises continuing relevance and effectiveness of CARICOM

Declaring CARICOM as the longest thriving integration movement in the developing world, new Chairman of CARICOM, Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, told other Heads of Government that the movement is still relevant today, as it was when it was founded. Speaking during the opening of the 47th Regular Meeting of CARICOM on Sunday in […]

Trade between Guyana and the UK reached £1.6 Billion in 2023

Private sector trade between Guyana and the United Kingdom reached a staggering £1.6 Billion last year, President Ali announced last evening. Speaking at the British High Commission’s celebration of the King’s birthday, President Ali said despite many challenges over the past years, relations between Guyana and the UK remain strong. He said there has been […]

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