Construction of Corentyne River bridge could begin before year-end
A number of specific recommendations regarding construction, financing and management, emanating from this Ministerial meeting set out a clear time bound framework to take this initiative to a next level. Following these decisions, it is anticipated that construction could commence before the end of 2024. These recommendations will be submitted to the Presidents of Suriname and Guyana for further consideration and decision at their anticipated meeting this weekend in Guyana.
“We’re very concerned about the violence” – Caricom Chair on Haiti’s spiralling violence
“Since I came back from Jamaica, we’ve been having continuous meetings, almost every night. Because the Haitians have to get the Presidential council in place. Progress is being made. We’re very concerned about the violence.”
“The international community renewed its call for the multi-national force to be on the ground as soon as possible. There must be a bridging security arrangement to help immediately to bring a level of normalcy and security, so that work can continue,” President Ali said.
PM calls for innovative renewable energy integration in the Americas
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Company operating regional ferry service incorporated in Guyana – AG
…says regional integration laws being crafted
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Guyana set to host Caribbean Investment Forum from July 10-12
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Top Cop, other officials at special meeting in T&T on prep for ICC T20...
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Haiti will need the support of CARICOM, int’l community – CARICOM Chairman
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In wake of Haiti’s massive jail break: Caricom paying keen attention to events in...
…says Region in talks with PM Henry, Haitian stakeholders & int’l partners
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Massy WCPL sets new viewership record
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Fishing licence woes: “We are not running away from our responsibility” – Pres Santokhi
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See full statement from Guyana Police Force:
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See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
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Letter: Unless PPC is given authority, it cannot cancel any contracts
Dear Editor,
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