Countries controlling IMF, World Bank Group have no intention to suspend debt of Caribbean...
At a recently held meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), heads of government looked at accessing assistance from International Financial Institutions (IFIs), particularly the...
Carl Greenidge’s job as Foreign Secretary in limbo – Sources confirm
The struggle to bring a credible and transparent conclusion to Guyana’s General and Regional Elections has tainted, to some extent, Guyana’s image on the...
Regional roaming charges to be reduced from April
Residents of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) travelling within the region are expected to experience a 70 to 98% saving on roaming charges starting April...
Barbados Prime Minister Nominated to Chair World Bank, IMF Committee
(Barbados Government Information Service) Former Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairperson, Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, and Minister of Economy and Finance of Uruguay, Mesdames...
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...
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...
Attack on Golding by “caretaker” Govt. pointless – Ambassador Sanders
On Tuesday last, Mr. Bruce Golding who serves as the head of the Observer Mission for the Organization of American States (OAS), delivered a...
CARICOM-SICA Summit: Pres. Ali proposes marriage of priorities on food security
President, Irfaan Ali told the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)/Central American Integration System (SICA) Summit on Thursday that Guyana is ready to collaborate with countries in...
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 govt. reps gather to draft law to counter smuggling of migrants
Recent data from the Caribbean have shown increases in the number of migrants being smuggled into different parts of the region. To address these...
