Caribbean News

In his capacity as Vice-president of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA), Steve Ninvalle will attend a high-level workshop hosted by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), scheduled for October 1-2 in Panama. The workshop brings together National Olympic Committees (NOCs) from Guyana, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico, and…
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The body of 45-year-old Dwayne Roberson, a resident of Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara, was found in a partially decomposed state at the Nabaclis sea dam, ECD, on Tuesday. Roberson, also called ‘El Paso’, resided with his parents and siblings. A release from the Guyana Police Force reported that family members said the man was…
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Video-recorded police interviews with former Chief Elections Officer (CEO) Keith Lowenfield and APNU+AFC Chief Scrutineer Carol Smith-Joseph were presented in court on Wednesday as the trial into attempts to derail the 2020 General and Regional elections continued. The trial is being heard before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The court first heard…
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See below the full address by President Dr Irfaan Ali to the 80th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations:  Madam President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Friends I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you, Madam President, on your election as President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. I also record…
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In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Dr Irfaan Ali turned the global spotlight to the Caribbean’s pressing crises, calling for decisive action in Haiti and a bold reassessment of Cuba’s situation. His remarks went beyond national interest, positioning Guyana as a voice for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and a…
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President Dr Irfaan Ali took the world stage at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday afternoon with an unshakeable message, telling global leaders that while Guyana is a “small and peaceful state,” it will never yield to threats and aggression from neighbouring Venezuela. Speaking at the 80th Session of the UNGA, Ali placed…
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand on Wednesday said a new dashboard could be created to help officials track complaints from residents.  In a video shared on her Facebook page, she said such a dashboard would help the ministry respond better to the needs of citizens.  “We are currently examining building out…
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For the first time in its history, the Indigenous village of Batavia in Guyana’s Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region now enjoys access to stable and reliable electricity, thanks to the commissioning of a state-of-the-art solar microgrid project donated by CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited (CPGL) at a cost of USD1.5 million. CPGL is one of the leading companies in…
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Six persons living with disabilities on Wednesday received loans totaling $3 million. The cheques were handed over by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Susan Rodrigues and Permanent Secretary, Roger Rogers at the Small Business Bureau. The loans were secured through a revolving fund specifically designed to support entrepreneurs living with disabilities, providing them…
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South Africa may be forced to shorten their only men’s international home series this summer – against West Indies – for both teams to get to the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka on time. South Africa are scheduled to host West Indies for five T20Is between January 27 and February 6, but as reported by ESPNcricinfo…
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