Sep 16, 2025
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CARICOM urges Guatemala to stop incursions into Belize’s Sarstoon River
CARICOM said on Tuesday it had been informed by Belize that members of the Guatemalan Armed Forces (GAF) entered Belizean territory in the Sarstoon River…
International
WTC Georgetown officially launches in October
The World Trade Center (WTC) Georgetown will officially launch in October, Executive Director Wesley Kirton has announced. The center is playing a major role in…
US struck second Venezuelan drug vessel, killing three
President Donald Trump has announced that the US military has carried out a strike on what he said was a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel that…
Caracas threatens Guyana and Trinidad amid growing tensions with US
Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López has issued a stark warning to neighboring Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, saying Caracas would retaliate if any attack…
Archibald unable to make long jump final in Tokyo
Guyana’s Emanuel Archibald missed the chance to compete in the men’s long jump final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. In the qualifying…
Barbados, Belize, Dominica, St. Vincent begin full free movement on October 1
Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States—Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines—are on track to implement full free movement among themselves from 1…
Suriname, Guyana leaders pledge energy cooperation, advance border, trade talks
Suriname and Guyana have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the oil and gas sector, alongside renewable energy and electricity interconnection, as the two South American…
Guyana, Suriname hold talks on key bilateral issues
President Dr Irfaan Ali and Suriname’s President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons today held discussions in Nickerie on a wide range of important matters, including economic cooperation, energy…
CARICOM condemns Israeli strike in Qatar
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has strongly condemned the recent Israeli strike on residential premises in Doha, Qatar. In a statement, CARICOM said the act of…
US ambassador: IBC provides platform for deeper US-Caribbean trade ties
The upcoming International Business Conference (IBC) in Guyana will provide a platform to strengthen trade between the United States and the Caribbean, US Ambassador Nicole…
Guyana, Mexico celebrate 51 years of diplomatic ties
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Thursday reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to deepening ties with Mexico as the two countries marked 51 years of diplomatic…
CPSO urges Caribbean to diversify imports amid rising costs
With rising costs and global supply chain disruptions continuing to strain the Caribbean, the Caribbean Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) has renewed its call for the…
India dismiss UAE for 57
India bowled United Arab Emirates out for 57 to begin the defence of their Asia Cup title with a rapid nine-wicket victory in Dubai. On…
T&T to deport 200 Venezuelans
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says Government is set to deport some 200 Venezuelans now incarcerated in T&T’s jails. She also said the…
Nepal’s prime minister resigns
Nepal’s prime minister resigned Today as protests against a short-lived ban on social media grew increasingly violent and expanded into broader criticism of his government…
Jamaicans go to the polls today
Jamaicans will go to the polls today, with the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) confirming that all preparations have been completed for the process. A…