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...
Norton to advance mechanism for opposition’s involvement in CARICOM activities
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) – the largest political party in the main Parliamentary Opposition in Guyana – plans to reenergize its efforts...
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...
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...
Two-thirds of people in Latin America, Caribbean now vaccinated against COVID-19-PAHO Director
Over two-thirds of people in Latin America and the Caribbean have now received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine while some countries have yet to...
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...
Crime reduction must become part of the developmental agenda- Ralph Gonsalves
While most would agree that infrastructural development is imperative for prosperity, Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves believes crime reduction...
MOU signed to establish Guyana-Suriname Private Sector Business Council
Guyana’s Private Sector Commission (PSC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Suriname Trade and Industry Association (STIA) to strengthen bilateral relationships between...
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...
New UN report to highlight Latin America, Caribbean have the highest cost of access...
A United Nations report, set to launch next week, is expected to highlight that Latin America and the Caribbean have the highest cost of...
