Caribbean News

At the Twentieth Special Meeting of the Caribbean Community’s Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), CARICOM has reiterated its strong support for Albert Ramdin, Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, as a candidate for Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the term 2025-2030. Elections are set for March 2025. CARICOM acknowledges the
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As the world celebrates World Tourism Day 2024, Karanambu Lodge in North Rupununi stands as a beacon of hope and growth for the region’s tourism sector. With its lush wetlands and rich biodiversity, this unique destination is poised to offer even more to visitors, thanks to the innovative efforts of its Managing Director, Melanie Mc
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President Irfaan Ali has reiterated his government’s unwavering commitment to preserving the nation’s rich biodiversity while advancing its development agenda. Speaking during a “Fireside Chat” at the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting 2024, President Ali highlighted the economic and environmental benefits of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS 2030). During the session, President Ali announced
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In a dramatic turn of events, three suspects have been remanded to prison in connection with a brazen armed robbery at Unity, East Coast Demerara. Lushawn Crawford, 23, known as ‘Kang,’ a construction worker from Haslington South; Renardo Persaud, 25, a taxi driver from Track ‘A’ Coldingen; and Anton Fraser, 20, a security guard from
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Alex Amsterdam, a 29-year-old security guard from De Kinderen, and Terry Thorman, a 23-year-old mini bus conductor from LMeten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara have been remanded to prison following their court appearance on Friday on two counts of murder. They are accused of killing Arvinda Roopram, 25, and Mohammed Nazir, 30, outside a nightclub in Leonora
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Three individuals have been charged with assault in connection with a violent altercation that occurred during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match between the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the Barbados Royals at the Guyana National Stadium on September 25. The incident, which was captured on video and subsequently went viral, shows a spectator, reportedly under
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