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 […]
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 […]
By Josiah Williams In a recent briefing with local media, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield lauded Guyana for its steadfast commitment to environmental preservation. The United States, she declared, stands impressed by Guyana’s proactive measures and pledges continued support for the nation’s endeavors. Thomas-Greenfield emphasized the significance of collaboration in advancing environmental […]
by Samuel Sukhnandan General Secretary of the ruling PPP, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has criticized the opposition APNU/AFC for its remarks on the recently concluded energy conference. According to Dr. Jagdeo, the conference, although privately organized, has brought significant success, particularly for the local private sector, and has opened up opportunities for increased foreign investments. Responding […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan President Irfaan Ali of Guyana made a historic visit to Saint Lucia today, arriving as a special guest to mark the nation’s 45th Independence Anniversary celebration. In a notable gesture, President Ali became the first visiting Caricom head of state to address the Saint Lucia Parliament. Addressing a special joint sitting of […]
By Josiah Williams The announcement of political representatives for the Constitutional Reform Commission has sparked criticism from Attorney General Anil Nandlall over the lack of diversity among the nominees from the opposition. As the government gears up for a significant constitutional reform process, the composition of the 20-member Constitutional Reform Commission is taking shape. The […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) delved into the 2019 Auditor General Report, uncovering significant financial breaches within Region 10’s accounts. According to findings from the 2019 Auditor General Report, numerous checks amounting to over 100 million dollars were prepared for work that had not yet been completed. This observation prompted PAC […]