Press Release - His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana is ready to collaborate with the Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Nigeria in agriculture and food security among other areas. President Ali made this statement after accepting the letters of accreditation from the
JIS - Jamaica now has the capacity to conduct more informed climate risk analyses to better guide the public sector’s decision-making regarding future infrastructural investments. This follows the official launch of the Jamaica Systemic Risk Assessment Tool (J-SRAT) by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of
BGIS - The Annual Business Meeting of the University Council has confirmed the appointment of Dr Francis O. Severin as Principal of the Open Campus effective August 1, 2022. Dr Severin’s appointment was among several senior appointments and reappointments made at Friday’s Council (April 29, 2022) meeting, the
The Earl and Countess of Wessex's visit to the region may be one of the last ones to take place, according to an observer who has been following the royal tours in the Caribbean. A report by the Independent quoted Philip Murphy, author of The Empire’s
Sheena Forde-Craigg, Barbados GIS - The signing of an Air Services confidential memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Barbados and the Republic of Ghana has been described as “strengthening historical ties”. The virtual signing occurred this evening between Barbados’ Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa
Press Release - Interest in the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo is heightening with several regional heads already signalling their interest in attending the highly anticipated event to be hosted at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) from May 19 to 21. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali
Media Release - “For years, vaccines have protected children from deadly diseases like polio, measles, rubella, and mumps. These vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine, continue to save lives, especially today,” stated Dr Joy St. John, Executive Director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency, in observance of Vaccination Week
In the highest-level formal U.S. talks since President Joe Biden assumed office last year, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Washington on Thursday to discuss migration concerns. The meeting sought to restore the U.S.-Cuba Migration Accords, under which the United States agrees to issue at least
The Caribbean tour of the Earl and the Countess of Wessex begins on Friday, but a day prior it has been announced that the couple is postponing their Grenada trip. According to the Buckingham Palace, the decision came after the talks with the Grenada's government and
More than 1.77 billion doses of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines have been administered to populations in Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) member countries since the immunisation campaign commenced 16 months ago. PAHO Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the effort represents the “largest immunisation programme in history.” “Over two-thirds
