CARICOM Development Fund to be restructured
So serious are the issues facing the region that its leaders have decided to restructure the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Development Fund (CDF) to enable...
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...
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...
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...
CDB projects 5.7 percent regional growth for 2023
The Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Vice President of Operations, Isaac Solomon says regional growth of 5.7 percent is forecast for 2023. For last year,...
Russia’s concerns must be resolved diplomatically not through warfare – CARICOM Heads
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of State have condemned the military attacks and invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. They have since issued calls...
Climate change should not prevent Caribbean nations from using oil and gas for development...
While the COVID-19 pandemic and other troubling global trends have forced a rethinking and reshuffling of investments, developing nations, particularly those in the Caribbean...
Trinidad’s PM arrives in Guyana for Agri-Investment Forum
Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago, Dr. Keith Rowley arrived in Guyana earlier today to attend the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo set for May...
Queen’s College named CXC’s “School of the Year” for 2021
On February 10, 2022, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) announced that Queen’s College was designated the 2021 School of the Year for the Region....
JAMAICA: Seven Cops In Traffic Crashes In Five Days
(Jamaica Gleaner) - The strength and commitment of an injured unnamed policeman who was hurt in a two-vehicle smash-up at the intersection of Harbour...
