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Guyana and Brazil have embarked on a significant collaboration to enhance their economic ties and infrastructure connectivity. This partnership, announced in a joint press conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in Liliendaal, aims to foster the integration of their economies and unlock new opportunities for both nations. President Irfaan Ali emphasized the timeliness of […]

St. Vincent and the Grenadines is set to host the prestigious Eighth Summit for the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) on March 1, 2024, at the Sandals Resort in Buccament. This landmark event, led by CELAC President Pro-Tempore and Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, will welcome

San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors is preparing to issue a formal apology to the city’s Black residents for decades of discriminatory laws and practices, marking a significant gesture as the city contemplates reparations. This move, scheduled for a vote on Tuesday, has garnered unanimous support from all 11 board members, ensuring its approval. This resolution

The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) has provided a forecast indicating a transition towards a much warmer heat season with potential recurrent heatwaves starting as early as April, due to a waning El Niño event in the Pacific and near-record warm temperatures in the Tropical North Atlantic. This period from March to May is expected

President Dr. Irfaan Ali of Guyana has taken a firm stance against the promotion of violence through music lyrics, highlighting his concerns during the 46th regular meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) hosted by Guyana. In his address, President Ali emphasized the unique and vibrant culture of the

In a tragic incident in Tunapuna on Saturday morning, three individuals were fatally shot by police during an operation at a residence in Monte Grande. Among the deceased were two men, known by their aliases “Dust Boss” and “Silence,” and a woman reported to be the girlfriend of one of the men. The confrontation occurred

A lawsuit has been lodged against Intuitive Surgical, the manufacturer of the da Vinci surgical robot, by Harvey Sultzer, who alleges that a malfunction during a procedure to treat his wife’s colon cancer resulted in her death. The New York Post reported that the surgery, conducted at Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital in September

In a significant move, the US Virgin Islands is progressing with the implementation of a law permitting recreational marijuana use, a development that had been stagnant for over a year. On Tuesday, an advisory board in the territory endorsed a set of proposed rules and regulations to oversee cannabis use recreationally across its three islands.

In a pivotal move to safeguard democracy, at least six leading technology companies are poised to sign an accord aimed at curtailing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in disrupting democratic elections. This significant development is scheduled to be unveiled at the upcoming Munich Security Conference in Germany, amid a year marked by over

The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has announced the initiation of a National Firearms (Gun) Amnesty starting Friday, 1st March 2024, lasting for ninety-one (91) days until Friday, 31st May 2024. This initiative aims to bolster community safety and security by mitigating the threat posed by illegally held firearms and ammunition