Guyana, Trinidad to ink MoU on agriculture, energy and national security
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago is expected to be entered into soon. Guyana Standard understands that the MoU...
COVID-19: New infections in Caribbean fall by 44%, deaths in South America down by...
According to the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), COVID-19 deaths in South America have decreased by 13% with spikes remaining in some areas, including...
CARICOM calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday evening made a resounding call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in...
Govt’s policy interventions amidst historic high inflation rate lauded by IDB
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has lauded the government’s policy responses to the global inflation rate, which has been above historical levels since mid-June...
Russia/Ukraine War: Mottley says region should brace for higher food prices
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has underscored the importance of working together as a region to withstand the climate crisis, the use of illegal...
With 16 trillion gas reserve, Guyana to be major player in energy corridor with...
During his participation at the International Energy Conference and Expo-2022, Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat said Guyana is poised to become a major player...
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,...
Legislation to combat regional crime coming soon
New legislation will be introduced this year to address the growing issue of regional crime.
This effort is being spearheaded by several bodies, including the...
President Ali leads delegation to ‘Agro Fest’ in Barbados
President Dr. Irfaan Ali is leading a delegation to attend ‘Agro Fest’—The National Agricultural Exhibition to be held at Queen’s Park in Bridgetown, Barbados,...
CARICOM wants elimination of roaming rates; technical committee to conduct negotiations with telecom. companies
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government have agreed to have a Technical Committee conduct negotiations with regional telecommunication service providers to eliminate roaming rates.
This...
