Caribbean Archives

March 27, 2025

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With the potential for reduced fertiliser costs, the expansion of farm-to-market roads, the commissioning of a regional ferry, and reduced agricultural land fees—among other supportive measures—Guyana is well poised to reclaim its “Breadbasket of the Caribbean” title. CARICOM remains firm in its commitment to reducing the region’s food bill by 25 per cent, extending its […]

March 25, 2025

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Several matters of concern to regional leaders are likely to arise when United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in the Caribbean for talks with regional heads tomorrow. A notice from the US Embassy in Guyana stated that the senior US official will travel to Jamaica, Guyana, and Suriname between March 26-27 to […]

March 25, 2025

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The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have announced a collaborative effort to establish a Regional Parent-Teacher Association (RPTA), an entity designed to unify and strengthen parent-teacher engagement across the Caribbean. A press statement from CXC today said that the RPTA will focus on several key objectives, including promoting cooperation among […]

February 8, 2025

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Guyana is on alert following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck the Caribbean Sea, southwest of the Cayman Islands, at approximately 18:23 hours on Saturday. An advisory from the Ministry of Home Affairs noted that while Guyana is not directly at risk due to its coastal location along the Atlantic Ocean, residents, especially those in […]

January 21, 2025

The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League’s (CPL) combined digital and broadcast viewership has surpassed the one billion mark for the very first time. The total combined viewership figure for 2024 was 1.13billion, an increase of 32 percent from the 2023 figure. The tournament has seen improved viewership in India, the Caribbean and USA as well as […]

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Dr Ramsaroop: Guyana reclaiming “Breadbasket of the Caribbean” title

Caribbean leaders to raise key issues with Rubio

CXC, CDB partner on Regional Parent-Teacher Association

Guyana on alert following 7.6 magnitude earthquake southwest of Cayman Islands

CPL combined viewership for 2024 surpasses one billion mark

Mobile phone subscriptions in Guyana surpass one million users

Law school moves closer to construction stage

Four youths arrested after robbing Chinese nationals

Mobile phone subscriptions in Guyana surpass one million users

Law school moves closer to construction stage

Four youths arrested after robbing Chinese nationals