CXC Chairman concerned about low enrollment at tertiary institutions
Chairman of the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Sir Hillary Beckles has expressed concerns with regard to the number of young people in the region...
Failing to act on Jagdeo’s advice; CARICOM’s food import bill balloons by US$3.2B
Seventeen years ago, then President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo warned CARICOM leaders about the importance of removing key trade barriers.
In fact, the economist had...
Suriname President, other members of delegation test negative for COVID-19
Star News Suriname:-President Chan Santokhi and the entire delegation that traveled to Guyana for the inauguration of Guyanese President Irfaan Ali have tested negative...
Gov’t to write CARICOM on seizure of Guyanese fishermen boats in Suriname waters
Families of three fishermen who recently lost their boats in Suriname waters have been assured that the government is doing all it can to...
CARICOM countries to receive $123M in humanitarian support from Guyana – Min Todd
As part of its humanitarian efforts in the Caribbean region and further afield, the National Assembly on Wednesday approved some $123 million for support...
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...
PM Gonsalves conferred with Order of Roraima
– described as ‘Caribbean man’ by President Ali
Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph Gonsalves has been conferred with Guyana’s second...
COVID-19: CCJ takes safety measures
(Caribbean Court of Justice Press Release) The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) continues to closely monitor the current global situation in light of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Canawaima Ferry Service suspended as Suriname records first Coronavirus case
The Management of the Guyana/Suriname Ferry Service wishes to advise the general public that its services will be suspended from tomorrow until further notice.
The...
Dismantling barriers to trade in agricultural commodities will enhance regional food security – President
Guyana's President, Dr. Irfaan Ali is advocating for the dismantling of barriers to trade in agricultural commodities. He said this key to enhancing food...
