Caribbean News

As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government gather in Barbados for the 48th Regular Meeting on Wednesday, Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, has outlined several pressing issues that are part of his country’s priorities. The meeting, running from February 19 to 21, is taking place under the theme: “Strength in Unity: Forging Caribbean Resilience,
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Described as two of the most “modern” pieces of legislation in the Caribbean, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall has said the Criminal Procedure (Plea Discussion and Plea Agreement) Act and the Criminal Law Procedure (Paper Committal) Act was introduced to transform the criminal justice system. Both legislations, one of which is already
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Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari have “absolutely every ingredient to win” as the team launched the car he hopes will take him to an eighth world title. Hamilton and team-mate Charles Leclerc did an initial test of the SF-25 car at Ferrari’s Fiorano test track on Wednesday. Hamilton told BBC Sport in an exclusive interview that
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Centuries from Tom Latham and Will Young set New Zealand on their way to a convincing 60-run win over hosts Pakistan in the opening game of the Champions Trophy. The Black Caps were put in to bat in Karachi and, despite losing three early wickets, kept their composure in a superbly-paced innings to post 320-5.
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Andrew Bhola, a 25-year-old mason who is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, who went missing from her home was on Wednesday charged and remanded to prison. Bhola of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Reliance Magistrate Court. He was remanded to prison until March 11. 12-Y-O girl who went
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While there are great policies currently in effect in Guyana to include and empower women in development, SLB’s Managing Director, Sharlene Seegoolam, believes that an excellent policy can only be borne from diversity, equity, and inclusion. “Giving equity in the same space is not a checkbox, it is not a nice social initiative, it is
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While there are great policies currently in effect in Guyana to include and empower women in development, SLB’s Managing Director, Sharlene Seegoolam, believes that an excellent policy can only be borne from diversity, equity, and inclusion. “Giving equity in the same space is not a checkbox, it is not a nice social initiative, it is
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Significant gas reserves were found offshore Guyana and President of ExxonMobil Guyana, Alistair Routledge, has said the company is exploring the opportunities for the use of these resources. Mr. Routledge told delegates at the 2025 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo that possible gas ventures include refining bauxite to make alumina, power data centres,
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Significant gas reserves were found offshore Guyana and President of ExxonMobil Guyana, Alistair Routledge, has said the company is exploring the opportunities for the use of these resources. Mr. Routledge told delegates at the 2025 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo that possible gas ventures include refining bauxite to make alumina, power data centres,
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A Patentia, West Bank Demerara man who is accused of brutally beating his 26-year-old wife and her mother is currently on remand after he was charged for the act. However, his mother-in-law, Shameeza Mohamed has since succumbed to her injuries. Police Headquarters said following an autopsy on Wednesday, legal advice will be sought on the
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