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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has expressed his commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence in a letter to St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, ahead of a crucial meeting with Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali. The meeting, set to address the “main threats to peace and stability” of the two countries, is […]

Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has stated that the country will continue its military operations in Gaza regardless of international support. This declaration comes amid intense scrutiny over the high number of Palestinian civilian casualties and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. The United Nations General Assembly, reflecting global concern, has overwhelmingly adopted a resolution

President Irfaan Ali of Guyana has emphasized the importance of peace and adherence to international law in his upcoming meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, focusing on their ongoing border dispute. This meeting, arranged by St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, is set for Thursday under the auspices of CELAC and

The escalating border dispute between Guyana and Venezuela is a matter of significant concern, not only for the two nations directly involved but also for neighboring regions, particularly the Southern Caribbean islands like St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). The tension, fueled by the recent referendum in Venezuela that claims control over the disputed Essequibo

In a significant development in the realm of international military cooperation, the United States and Guyana have taken a decisive step forward in enhancing their cyber security capabilities. This advancement comes as a part of the ongoing military-to-military partnership between the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), the Florida Air National Guard, various interagency personnel, and

In his Human Rights Day message, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over the current global state, highlighting rampant conflicts, increasing poverty and hunger, deepening inequalities, and a climate crisis impacting the most vulnerable. He pointed out the rise in authoritarianism, shrinking civic spaces, and attacks on the media, along with a regression

The Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL) has announced a significant payout of $20 million in outstanding tax refunds, marking a historic move in the country’s financial management. This allocation, already designated to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), is scheduled for distribution in two phases: $10 million in December and the remaining $10 million between January

Professor Edward Baugh, a distinguished figure in Caribbean literature, has passed away at the age of 87, just shy of his 88th birthday. His death marks a significant loss for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region. Culture Minister Olivia Grange, in a statement, acknowledged Professor Baugh’s immense contributions to literature, particularly his focus on West

Roger Nyhus has been appointed as the new United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. A prominent Seattle business leader, Nyhus was nominated by President Joe Biden in September 2022 and received unanimous Senate approval for the position last month. His ambassadorial role extends to Barbados, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, Antigua

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a global shortfall in the application of taxes on unhealthy products like alcohol and sugary sweetened beverages (SSBs). Despite the potential of such taxes to promote healthier choices, most countries aren’t leveraging them effectively. The data reveals that while some countries tax SSBs, often water is taxed as