COVID-19: UN,IOM distribute food, hygiene supplies to over 4,000 Venezuelan refugees/migrants in Guyana
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), along with the International Organization of Migration (IOM) have been doing their part to assist Guyana...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Trini company awarded US$2M contract for feasibility study of Guyana/Suriname bridge
A Trinidadian firm called WSP Caribbean has been awarded a US$2M contract to conduct a seven-month feasibility study of the bridge that will link...
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...
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...
Guyana welcomes capital but at the right price – President Ali
Guyana is on the path of greatness as it continues to see major developments in its oil and gas (O&G) sector which entails numerous...
63 percent of people in Latin America, Caribbean vaccinated against COVID-19 – PAHO
The Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) says that 63% of people in Latin America and the Caribbean have now been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Despite this, the...
