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Savita Singh makes history with Chutney Soca Monarch win(Trinidad and Tobago Express) Savita Singh created history on Monday morning when she became the first woman to win the Chutney Soca Monarch title. Singh performed her song, The Ring, and delivered a drone light show to the thousands who gathered at Skinner Park in San Fernando. Rasika Dindial placed second with her hit chutney...
Guyana, Belize call for agricultural integration and removal of regional trade barriersBelize and Guyana have committed to strengthening agricultural cooperation and dismantling long-standing regional trade barriers, as President Dr. Mohamed...
Fmr CDB President passes awayFormer President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Dr. William Warren Smith passed away. Dr. Smith served as the bank’s President...
Higher food prices possible with Ukraine- Russia conflict – PM MottleyThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a surge in the price of food and other commodities but Barbadian Prime Minister...
Guyana ready to collaborate with Central American countries on food security – President AliPresident Irfaan Ali told the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)/Central American Integration System (SICA) Summit that Guyana is ready to collaborate with...
For new industries, local content laws ‘natural’ – PM MottleyBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.stagingsites.cc Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley has emphasised that it is simply natural for countries to...
CARICOM heads laud Ali’s proposals to cut food imports; investment conf. slated for Guyana in MayBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.stagingsites.cc Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali has been praised for his proposals to cut the Caribbean’s massive...
Caribbean spends millions to import poultry but Guyana offers new solutionsBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.stagingsites.cc A detailed analysis of the agricultural sector and imports of several countries within the Caribbean Community...
Guyana votes ‘YES’ with 140 others at UN to stop fighting in UkraineAs expected, Guyana on Wednesday voted ‘Yes’ at the United Nations in New York with over 140 countries to condemn...
Guyana boosts ability to counter threats by joining regional security bodyGuyana is boosting its ability to counter security threats by joining the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)’s Regional Security System (RSS), a...
Pres. Ali announces $20B financing as part of plans to boost food production in CARICOMReducing the Caribbean’s expensive food import bill, which is more than US $4 billion annually, has been a key focus...
Pres. Ali lauded for leadership role in transforming Regional Agri-food systemsPresident Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali received high praises today from the Prime Minister of Belize John Briceño, for his commitment...
Guyana-led efforts to cut food imports a central focus as CARICOM Heads meetGuyana has been tasked with leading efforts to reduce the Caribbean’s expensive food import bill and as Caribbean Community (CARICOM)...
Ukraine and Russia agree to talks without preconditions, Zelenskiy says(Reuters) – Ukrainian and Russian officials will meet for talks at a venue on the Belarusian border with Ukraine, President...
Ukraine invasion: Fighting breaks out in Ukraine’s second city Kharkiv(BBC) Ukrainian forces are battling Russian troops on the streets of Ukraine’s second city Kharkiv, according to local officials. Regional...
Russian forces pound Ukraine for third day, Kyiv still in Ukrainian hands(Reuters) – Russian forces pounded Ukrainian cities with artillery and cruise missiles on Saturday for a third day running but...
Major interest in recruitment, training as Action Invest plugs US$2M in Suriname officeThough only opened for two weeks, Action Invest Caribbean Inc.’s (ACI) new office in neighbouring Suriname has seen overwhelming interest...
French company finds ‘significant’ oil reserves in Suriname, near Guyana’s reservesTotalEnergies, a French oil company, announced the discovery of significant reserves of oil and gas off the coast of Suriname...
With new wealth, Guyanese must be allowed to overcome ‘shame of poverty’ – MottleyBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.stagingsites.cc With nearly 30 profitable oil discoveries offshore Guyana and a hive of new business activity onshore,...
‘Fruitful investments’ expected as Guyana, Barbados private sector discuss areas of cooperationExecutive Director of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Misha Lobban-Clarke is anticipating “fruitful investments” to emerge out...
Regional food security can be achieved when ordinary people trade – Mottley When ordinary people trade their goods and services, it does much to support the realisation of regional food security, Prime...
