Caribbean & International

CARICOM and Saudi Arabia agree to strengthen ties and develop greater trade relations

CARICOM Leaders and Officials of the CARICOM Secretariat have agreed to strengthen ties between CARICOM and Saudi Arabia in a number of areas, with particular focus on trade relations, the environment and infrastructure development. In a communique, the two sides said they will join efforts to promote peace, security, stability and prosperity, through mutual respect […]

Nothing will stop December Referendum on Essequibo -Venezuela VP tells ICJ

Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that with or without a third-party intervention, its planned referendum on the Essequibo will go ahead, despite strong objections from Guyana. Guyana has rejected the planned referendum, which seeks the support of the Venezuelan public to reject the ICJ hearing and to […]

International Court told of Venezuela constructing military airfield close to Guyana border

Guyana’s legal representatives told the International Court of Justice this morning that there is still time to stop Venezuela, as they laid evidence before the Court of an active plan by the Spanish speaking country to unlawfully annex Guyana’s Essequibo Region. In support of its application for provisional measures to block Venezuela from proceeding with […]

Greenidge tells International Court that Venezuela’s planned referendum threatens peace and security of Guyana and the Caribbean region

By Svetlana Marshall Imploring the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to bar Venezuela from taking any step to seize control of the Essequibo Region through a planned referendum, Guyana through its Agent, Carl Greenidge, told the ICJ that the Court alone stands between an amicable solution to the Border Controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, and […]

UN Secretary General concerned about escalation of tensions between Guyana and Venezuela

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the “escalation of tension between Guyana and Venezuela”. In a statement, the Secretary General’s Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric said the Secretary-General is following with concern the recent escalation of tension between Guyana and Venezuela over the border controversy. The statement urged that both parties demonstrate good […]

Norton sees need for robust and aggressive foreign policy on border controversy following Mottley’s statement

While not calling her by name, Guyana’s Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton on Monday chided Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley over her recent statements on the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy. At a Party Congress Meeting in Barbados, the Prime Minister made reference to the border controversy, describing Venezuela as a “good sister” to Barbados, while calling on […]

ICJ sets date to hear Guyana’s request to block questions in Venezuela’s referendum on border controversy

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has announced that it will hold public hearings in the Guyana v. Venezuela Case on the 14th November, 2023 to deal specifically with Guyana’s request to block a number of questions in Venezuela’s upcoming referendum on the border controversy. “The hearings will be devoted to the request for the […]

Barbados Prime Minister calls on Guyana and Venezuela to ensure region remains zone of peace

While staying clear of offering her support for either Guyana or Venezuela in the ongoing territorial controversy, the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley has declared, that Venezuela has been a good sister to her country. Speaking at her party’s 84th Conference over the weekend, in Bridgetown, Ms. Mottley said CARICOM has made clear its […]

African Export-Import Bank to pump over US$1.5 Billion into CARICOM Economies

Chairman and President of the African Export Import Bank, Prof. Benedict Oramah believes a firm conviction exists that has determined the action that can grant Caribbean region and Africa, the economic emancipation they deserve. Speaking at the opening of the Afri-Caribbean Forum this morning, Prof. Oramah celebrated the unity of the two region, reminding that […]

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