Caribbean & International

Guyana prepares to host Caribbean Investment Forum in July

The third edition of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) will take place in Guyana in July. It is expected to focus on the green economy transition, agri-tech, and innovation, digitalization and technology.  At the launch of the Investment Forum at the Guyana Marriott Hotel on Wednesday, the Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency […]

Guyana Opposition rejects Venezuela’s new law claiming Essequibo as null, void and of no legal effect

As the Government of Guyana moves to rally the support of the international community against Venezuela’s latest move in its plans to annex Guyana’s Essequibo region, Opposition Member of Parliament with responsibility for Foreign Affairs, Amanza Walton-Desir has declared the new Venezuelan law to be null, void and of no legal effect. When contacted by […]

Guyana slams new Venezuelan law and latest plan to annex Essequibo

The Government of Guyana has put Venezuela, the Caribbean and Latin American region, the international community on notice that it will not countenance the annexation, seizure or occupation of any part of its sovereign territory. The warning from Guyana comes in wake of the Venezuelan President, Nicholas Maduro, signing into law legislation for the defence […]

Director of CIA met President Ali and security officials during brief closely-guarded Guyana visit

In a closely guarded visit to Guyana that lasted a few hours on Thursday, the Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency, William J. Burns met with President Irfaan Ali and top Guyana Security Officials. The visit to Guyana was secretive, as there were no announcements of the visit before the CIA Director arrived, and […]

Brazil invites Guyana to participate in G20 Climate Change talks

By Svetlana Marshall Brazil has invited Guyana to participate in the G20 talks on climate change, as the two South American neighbours have renewed their commitment to foster trade and investment in the areas of commerce, infrastructure development, air and water transportation, energy and food security among other critical areas.  President Irfaan Ali and the […]

Longer duration of stay in member states for visiting CARICOM nationals coming

Citizens of CARICOM countries will be able to travel throughout the region for an extended period beyond the current six-month stay restriction, according to Barbadian Prime Minister, Mia Mottley. The move is to push CARICOM’s Single Market and Economy, which was put on pause for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  During the closing […]

Group of Haitians picket CARICOM Meeting, seeking audience with leaders

A small group of Haitian nationals living in Guyana, picketed outside the Marriott Hotel this morning, where CARICOM leaders have been meeting. They are hoping to get the attention of the regional leaders to raise a number of issues related to their homeland and their treatment within CARICOM. CARICOM leaders are currently in Guyana for […]

CARICOM leaders discuss slothful implementation of CSME and Energy Security

The CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Climate Financing, and Energy Security are among the key issues being deliberated as CARICOM Heads of Government (CHOG) meet here in Georgetown. At the opening of the Business Session at the Guyana Marriott this morning, President Irfaan Ali, who is the current CARICOM […]

US remains clear with its support for Guyana’s territorial integrity -US Permanent Rep. to UN

In wake of concern that Venezuela continues to build up its military presence in an area close to the border with Guyana, the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield has reiterated the US Government’s support for Guyana and this country’s territorial integrity. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield, who is in Guyana for the […]

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