President Dr. Irfaan Ali, also serving as the current chairman of the Caribbean Community, emphasized the significant potential for enhancing trade between Africa and the Caribbean. Speaking at the African Prosperity Dialogues 2024 in Accra, Ghana, President Ali pointed out that as of 2020, less than 0.1% of African exports were destined for the Caribbean. […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali of Guyana has emphasized the need for the establishment of a reparations mechanism during his address at the 2024 Africa Prosperity Dialogues held in Ghana. He highlighted that there is already recognition of the injustices related to the trans-Atlantic slave trade, evident in the apologies made by those involved. President Ali […]
In a significant stride toward bolstering marine conservation efforts in Guyana, two environmental conservation organizations, the Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMCS) and the EMC Foundation, are set to undertake projects funded by the Blue Social Challenge Fund. As the inaugural beneficiaries of the Blue Social Challenge Fund, the GMCS and EMC Foundation will channel the […]
United Airlines is set to begin serving the Guyanese market from April 1, 2024, according to the Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, Egbert Fields. The nonstop air services will connect the oil capital of the USA, Houston, Texas, with Georgetown, Guyana. United Airlines expressed its interest in commencing operations in Guyana in […]
Regional food security takes a step forward with the launch of the Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA) project. The initiative primarily targets turmeric, cherry, and coconut production, providing farmers with specialized technical assistance. The CAPA project aims to boost the production of fruits and vegetables, enhance domestic and regional marketing connections, and reinforce public-private […]
As the budget debates intensify in the National Assembly on Day 3, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha and Opposition MP Vinceroy Jordan engaged in a debate on allocations and investments in the agriculture sector. Opposition MP Vinceroy Jordan opened the debates by urging the government to implement a more targeted approach for expanding the local […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali is set to be conferred with the prestigious Global Africa Leadership Award in Accra, Ghana, for his “strong and transformational leadership” in Guyana since assuming office in August 2020. The Africa Prosperity Network will present the award, commending President Ali for promoting unity, inclusivity, and shared prosperity under the banner of […]
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha emphasized the critical need for collective action to ensure food security in the Latin America and the Caribbean region. This call was made during the second ministerial meeting of the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean States (CELAC), where Ministers of Agriculture and high-level officials engaged in discussions related to […]
Guyanese farmers are poised to receive specialized technical assistance through the launch of the Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA) project. This $5.3 million initiative is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and is set to contribute to the enhancement of agricultural practices in the region. The CAPA project, a significant […]
During the budget debates, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, emphasized that President Irfaan Ali’s bilateral and multilateral engagements are strategically designed to bring benefits to the people of Guyana. Minister Todd noted that the more than $8 billion allocated to his ministry in the 2024 budget will contribute to enhancing Guyana’s […]