Guyana, Jamaica ink tourism pact at SOTIC 2026
The Governments of Guyana and Jamaica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tourism and hospitality, deepen longstanding relations…
Regional & Caribbean
CARICOM teams to assess regional supply of paints, cement, glass bottles & bitumen
Four CARICOM assessment teams are to meet between October 12 and 27, 2026 to examine whether the Region can meet its own demand for…
Caribbean Launches US$250M Bond to Fund Climate Resilience and Growth
The Caribbean has launched a regional investment bond seeking to mobilise up to US$250 million to finance climate-resilient infrastructure, renewable energy, sustainable water management…
CDF, UNDP Assess Jamaica’s Hurricane Recovery Efforts
The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are assessing recovery efforts in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, with a US$500,000…
PM Phillips calls for stronger regional energy cooperation at OLACDE meeting
…highlights Guyana’s progress in renewable energy development Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips urged regional leaders to enhance collaboration…
President presses EU to remove “backward” process for Schengen visa applications
President Irfaan Ali has made known his displeasure about the existing process for Guyanese to obtain a Schengen visa for travel those European countries…
CARICOM Free Movement Regime Marks First Anniversary
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is marking the first anniversary of its enhanced free movement arrangement, with more than 900 nationals benefiting from the initiative…
Statements on Israel’s actions in Gaza represented Guyana’s position -Rodrigues-Birkett declares
Guyana’s Candidate for UN Secretary General, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has explained that statements attributed to her about the Israel’s war in Gaza, were statements…
Haiti sets new passport fees for citizens applying abroad
Haiti has set new fees for citizens applying for passports at Haitian diplomatic missions and consular posts abroad, while banning additional charges and expedited…
