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...
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...
“Triple Threat”: PAHO Director warns countries to be vigilant of COVID-19, influenza and RSV...
With an increase in COVID-19 infections in the region, seasonal influenza on the rise, and a spike in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV),...
Guyana/T&T ferry service could help alleviate logistics challenges- Foreign Secretary Persaud
By Sueann Wickham
A ferry service between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago could provide major relief to logistics challenges faced by both countries, says Foreign...
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...
First set of prefab shade houses to be shipped to Barbados
Guyana is preparing to ship the first tranche of 15 prefabricated shade houses to Barbados, as part of plans to improve the agriculture sector...
Sharp rise in food insecurity in Caribbean – survey finds
An estimated 2.8 million people or nearly 40 percent of the population in the English-speaking Caribbean is food insecure, one million more than in...
Trinidad offers Guyana its oil refinery, gas infrastructure for development needs
Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley is offering up his nation’s renowned oil and gas facilities for Guyana and other interested parties...
COVID-19: New infections in Caribbean fall by 44%, deaths in South America down by...
According to the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), COVID-19 deaths in South America have decreased by 13% with spikes remaining in some areas, including...
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...
