By Radha Motielall Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley emphasizes the pivotal role of finance in integrating the Caribbean Community (Caricom), likening it to ‘oxygen’ for the region. Recognizing potential disparities in implementing the Caricom Single Market and Economy (CSME), Caricom Heads established the Caricom Development Fund (CDF) to serve as a compensatory mechanism for disadvantaged […]
By Josiah Williams Guyana and Brazil are poised to deepen their partnership through enhanced investment and collaboration across various sectors. President Dr. Irfaan Ali of Guyana and his Brazilian counterpart, Lula da Silva, convened at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre to discuss a range of initiatives aimed at bolstering bilateral relations. The leaders emphasized their […]
By Delicia Janneire Local businesses from Guyana showcased their products and secured promising deals at the recent Barbados AgroFest, signaling potential expansion opportunities in regional markets. John Edghill, Senior Director for Investment at the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest), reported that Guyanese companies received significant support at the event, with over 90% of their products […]
By Radha Motielall Guyana’s Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud, anticipates a renewed sense of dynamism and results-oriented leadership within Caricom under the chairmanship of President Dr. Irfaan Ali. Speaking ahead of the 46th Meeting of the Heads of Government in Georgetown, Persaud highlighted President Ali’s proactive approach. He revealed that President Ali had requested a comprehensive […]
By Josiah Williams The United Kingdom’s Export Finance Agency has greenlit a substantial financial package for Guyana, offering significant opportunities for the local private sector. This announcement was made during a press conference earlier today by UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Americas and Caribbean, David Rutley. Under the new arrangement, the Guyanese government and […]
By Delicia Janniere & Josiah Williams The possibility of visa-free travel between Guyana and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is currently under thorough discussion, potentially paving the way for enhanced economic ties between the two nations. Premier of the British Virgin Islands, Dr. Natalio Wheatley, revealed that both countries are exploring the idea of a […]
The 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of CARICOM commenced with a strong call from President Irfaan Ali for Caribbean citizens to press their leaders into removing trade barriers that hinder regional food security efforts. Despite notable progress in enhancing food security in the Caribbean region, intra-regional trade barriers persist […]
As the first business session of the CARICOM heads of government convened at the Guyana Marriott, Chairman President Dr. Irfaan Ali set the tone for advancing the integration movement and strengthening relationships between CARICOM and the global community. In his opening address, President Ali underscored the importance of leveraging the CARICOM Single Market and Economy […]
The 46th regular meeting of the conference of heads of government of CARICOM commenced on Sunday at the National Cultural Centre, heralding a crucial gathering of leaders from across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The event, one of the most significant regional gatherings, kicked off with a vibrant cultural presentation celebrating the rich heritage and unity […]
In a groundbreaking move aimed at bolstering the digital capabilities of Caribbean youth, President Mohammed Irfaan Ali, Chairman of Caricom, has unveiled a transformative proposal put forth by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During the opening ceremony of a recent event, President Ali revealed the UAE’s proposal, which seeks to empower Caribbean youngsters with essential […]