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Guyana’s IICA head candidate meets with Panamanian gov’t minister, urges regional strength, strategy
Dominica News Online
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June 24, 2025
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at 10:51 AM / Ibrahim (left) and Panamanian minister. Photo credit: Ministry of Agriculture, Development of PanamaMuhammad Ibrahim, Guyana’s candidate for the role of Director General of the...
Gender parity gap on women’s political representation a priority of CARICOM Regional Gender Equality Strategy -Secretary-General
Win Media SKN
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June 24, 2025
“In the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), we have seen the rise of formidable women leaders in government, the private sector and civil society, yet women remain underrepresented in formal political institutions and upper management roles. Only 2 of...
Grenada targets Guyanese travelers with strategic tourism mission in Georgetown
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 1, 2025
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), alongside airline and hotel partners, wrapped up a successful marketing mission in Guyana aimed at boosting Grenada’s appeal as a preferred destination for Guyanese travelers. The initiative is part of GTA’s...
Carter Center pre-elections mission to arrive in Guyana today
News Source Guyana
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June 30, 2025
The Carter Center has launched its international Election Observation Mission to Guyana ahead of the upcoming elections, with its pre-elections mission arriving in Guyana today, the organisation has announced. The Center was invited to observe...
Inaugural ‘Little Guyana Pride’ builds support and resilience for LGBTQI+ Caribbean
AM New York Metro
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June 30, 2025
The Caribbean Equality Project’s Little Guyana Pride event in Richmond Hill, Queens. TrinCity Photos On June 13, the Caribbean Equality Project organized and hosted the first LGBTQI+ affirming celebration for Pride and Caribbean Heritage month in...
New Guyanese business to boost first aid, emergency preparedness
News Room
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June 30, 2025
A new community-based business offering safety and emergency response training has launched in Guyana. Action On Scene Establishment – Safety & Emergency Response Training was founded by emergency response professional Fayon Jordan, who has more...
Guyana: 11-year-old Adriana laid to rest
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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June 24, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Nearly two months after her body was found floating in the pool of a hotel in the capital, 11-year-old Adriana Younge was buried on Sunday, leaving behind a controversy surrounding the true cause of her death. The service...
GTA leads strategic marketing mission to Guyana
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with a delegation of airline and hotel partners, recently concluded a successful promotional mission to Guyana aimed at strengthening tourism ties and positioning Grenada as a top-tier...
St. Kitts And Nevis Delivers CARICOM Statement at The United Nations Security Council Addressing the Issue of Children and Armed Conflict: Effective Strategies to End and Prevent Grave Violations Against Children
Nevis Pages
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July 1, 2025
United Nations, NY – On June 26, 2025, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, appeared before the United Nations Security Council to deliver an urgent call for global action on behalf of the...
‘Guyana Together’ engages trade unions on repeal of anti-gay laws
Guyana Chronicle
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June 24, 2025
INCLUSION, an end to workplace discrimination, and the call for legal protection for all workers were the main themes at a Trade Unions Convening held last Wednesday as part of the Guyana Together campaign, under the theme, “Strengthening...
Guyana’s Youth-Centred Economic Blueprint
Guyana Chronicle
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June 23, 2025
PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali’s bold plan to place young entrepreneurs at the heart of Guyana’s economic change may be the best way to escape the “resource curse” that has caused problems for many oil-rich developing countries. The opening of the World...
Guyana Ministers Home Targeted By Gunfire Weeks After Property Fire
Our News Bahamas
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June 23, 2025
GUYANA – Gunshots were fired outside the home of Guyana’s Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill, on Saturday night. The minister confirmed that his family is safe, though more than 15 shell casings were found at the scene. Edghill says his wife was...
Granger’s presidency was a ‘geriatric movement’, excluded youth – fmr. PNC Executive
News Room
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June 30, 2025
Former Executive Member of the People’s National Congress Reform, Thandi McAllister, has lamented the exclusion of young people in leadership while former President David Granger was in office. McAllister, who has thrown her support behind...
Guyana’s future successes will be found in the day-to-day experiences of its people
Stabroek News
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June 23, 2025
Dear Editor, The complexity in establishing a democratic system requires attention from both workers and intellectuals. Success relies on individuals’ awareness of their civic duties. To effect substantial change, we must engage many people and...
Guyana’s experience with coalition governance fell below expectations
Guyana Chronicle
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June 24, 2025
Dear Editor, THE inability of APNU and AFC to agree on satisfactory terms and conditions shows the inherent challenges of coalition arrangements. When in opposition, a political party faces many obstacles, particularly the lack of political power...
Guyana to seek extradition of Brooklyn activist Rickford Burke
Caribbean Life - New York
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June 23, 2025
CGID President Rickford Burke. Photo by Nelson A. King A thorn in the side for years of the governing People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Guyanese authorities have announced plans and efforts to have a top Brooklyn-based political activist...
Guyana eyes collaboration with Edna Manley College to expand creative industry
Guyana Chronicle
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June 22, 2025
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, has reiterated the government’s dedication to developing Guyana’s creative sector, stating that the administration is...
EMC presents flash drives with ‘Arya Takes A Swim’ audio series, audiobook to Education Ministry
Guyana Chronicle
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June 30, 2025
THE Environmental Management Consultants (EMCF) Foundation recently presented more than 1,000 flash drives containing the Arya Takes a Swim Audio Series and Audiobook to Deputy Chief Education Officer (DCEO) Amerindian and Hinterland Education...
Guyana’s President Ali commissions World Trade Center Georgetown, CARICOM’s first
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 23, 2025
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Friday evening officially commissioned the World Trade Center Georgetown (WTCG), describing the landmark development as a powerful tool to propel Guyana’s businesses onto the global stage. The facility, located on High...
Guyana’s future, its people safe with the PPP/C
Guyana Chronicle
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June 22, 2025
–President Ali affirms; warns citizens of persons whose affiliations, agendas may compromise nation’s territorial integrity –says his party stands with Guyanese every day THE September 1 General and Regional Elections is “more than just choosing a...