PAHO issues alert after logo illegally used on video to share misinformation about COVID-19
See the full release from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO):
A social media video from an unidentified source unlawfully using the logo and name...
Measurable strategy developed for CARICOM’s 25 by 2025 food import initiative
President, Dr Irfaan Ali recently revealed that “tremendous progress” has been made to date in achieving CARICOM’s goal to reduce its food import bill...
CELAC concerned over lack of vaccine delivery to Region; backs CARICOM’s call for global...
The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) is supporting the Caribbean Community’s call for a global summit to urgently address the issue...
Regional Heads deem implementation of 17-year-old “Jagdeo initiative” vital for vision 25 by 2025
Almost, if not all, of the Heads of Government who spoke at the opening of the Agri-Investment Forum and Exhibition held this morning at...
Contract for Guyana/Berbice River Bridge likely to be awarded this week
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill said construction of the Corentyne River Bridge from Guyana to Suriname will commence soon, as representatives from...
GRA installs first baggage scanner at Moleson Creek Guyana/Suriname crossing
The Guyana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) Customs operations at the MolesonCreek Guyana/Suriname border crossing received a capacity boost following the installation of a new baggage...
Sharp rise in food insecurity in Caribbean – survey finds
An estimated 2.8 million people or nearly 40 percent of the population in the English-speaking Caribbean is food insecure, one million more than in...
Gambling revenue to help addicts
(Trinidad Guardian) - (By Gail Alexander) Proposed legislation to regulate the gambling and gaming industry will require operators to contribute a percentage of their...
CARICOM Heads to meet in Suriname Sunday; food security, governance high on agenda
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM)'s 43rd Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government will be held in Suriname from July 3 to 5,...
Farmlands for Bajans: Norton says he’s “pro-integration but not stupid”
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton says President Irfaan Ali must ensure Guyanese have first preference in accessing farmlands before making same available to foreigners. His...