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Death toll rises to 41 in Guyana boat tragedy

The death toll in Guyana's boat tragedy has risen to 41 as search and recovery operations continue. In an update issued this afternoon, the Government of Guyana said 77 people...

New initiative to improve Caribbean energy sector

A multi-million dollar initiative designed to close the institutional and technical capacity gaps that are slowing the Caribbean’s...

Two confirmed dead as search and rescue operations continue

The Guyana government Sunday night confirmed that the bodies of two people had been found and the search...

67 rescued after boat capsized in Guyana; search continues for others

GEORGETOWN – Preliminary reports indicate that a huge wave may have caused the MV Barima with 116 passengers...

Regional tax administrators to meet in Guyana

Tax administrators and revenue management experts from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping will meet here later this month,...

Guyana establishes national taskforce to improve mathematics performance

The Ministry of Education has established a National Mathematics Taskforce aimed at improving mathematics performance across schools nationwide and developing a long-term strategy to...

Earthquake shakes Antigua and Barbuda

ST JOHN’s – Residents across Antigua and Barbuda have been describing scenes after a powerful earthquake struck northeast of the country yesterday morning. According to...

UN warns blackouts, shortages disrupt healthcare across Cuba

 Senior United Nations officials warned on Friday that blackouts and shortages are disrupting healthcare in Cuba. Edem Wosornu of the UN Office for the Coordination...

Caribbean countries boosted in push for climate loss and damage funding

Caribbean countries are now better positioned to access millions of dollars in climate grant financing aimed at strengthening resilience and addressing losses and damages...

Regional countries concerned about leakage within tourism sector

Caribbean tourism ministers have expressed concern regarding the “leakage” within the sector and are trying to formulate strategies to deal with the situation, Antigua...

‘Trinidad won’t recognise’ Barnett as Caricom Secretary General after August

PORT OF SPAIN – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says Trinidad and Tobago will not recognise Dr. Carla Barnett as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary...