Commonwealth Secretary-General issues statement in support of Guyana Barbados Today02/03/20250941 views The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, has echoed the alarm of Dr Irfaan Ali, the President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, after a coast guard vessel from the Bolivarian Republic… Read more
Statement by CARICOM | Incursion by Venezuela into Guyana’s Territorial Waters Barbados Today01/03/202501K views “All such acts of aggression and provocation are contrary to international law and the 2023 Argyle Declaration”. Earlier today, March 1, 2025, CARICOM was informed by the President of Guyana,… Read more
Guyana’s President Ali alerts international community to presence of Venezuelan vessel in local waters Barbados Today01/03/202501.1K views The Government of Guyana has alerted the international community to what it said are threats by the Venezuelan military against various oil production vessels operating in Guyana’s waters. On Saturday… Read more
Guyana, United States to deepen partnership aimed at boosting security Barbados Today09/02/202501.2K views Guyana and the United States have pledged to continue to deepen their strategic partnership, thereby, boosting Guyana’s national defence capabilities. Both nations reaffirmed their dedication to mutual prosperity across key sectors… Read more
Guyana’s economy expanded by 43.6% in 2024 Barbados Today18/01/20250911 views Guyana’s growth trajectory continued in 2024 with an estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 43.6 per cent, up from the 33 per cent expansion in 2023. This was reported on… Read more
22,000 no longer paying income tax in Guyana after threshold is increased Barbados Today18/01/202501.4K views The Guyana government is providing an income tax break that will see 22,000 people no longer having to pay on their earnings, and is also easing the tax burden on… Read more
Drones being used in latest crime fighting operation in Guyana Barbados Today20/04/202401.6K views The Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Defence Force have launched a joint operation aimed at fighting crime and tackling the reckless use of the country’s roadways through the use… Read more
Guyana expresses concerns over new efforts by Venezuela to claim Essequibo Barbados Today23/03/202402.6K views Guyana Friday expressed concerns at new efforts by Venezuela to claim the Essequibo region which makes up about two-thirds of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) country and is home to 125,000… Read more
Agrofest: Impressive display by Guyana contingent Sheria Brathwaite25/02/202401.4K views The Guyana contingent at Agrofest came with one mission — to impress the patrons with their handcrafted items. From manufacturing to Amerindian-made items, there was lots to see and choose… Read more
Commission releases findings on deadly dormitory fire in Guyana Barbados Today22/01/20240810 views A government commission in Guyana tasked with investigating a fire that killed 20 children at an Indigenous boarding school found multiple errors and systematic failures. Calling for reforms to avoid… Read more