Guyana’s 48th Republic Anniversary: President says Guyana’s homeland, sovereignty will be defended President David Granger in his 48th republic anniversary message outlined, among other things, that the country’s sovereignty will be defended. Making reference to the Guyana/Venezuela border controversy, Granger posited that “Guyana moved closer towards a juridical settlement of the territorial controversy this year.  The United Nations Secretary General in […More]

By Latonya Linton KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director, Christine Lagarde, says her organisation is willing to help the Caribbean countries severely affected by the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. “The IMF stands ready to do whatever it can to help in those situations – in assessing macroeconomic implications, determining financing needs, and providing financial […More]

ST JOHN’S, Antigua — Prince Charles arrived in Antigua on Friday – his first stop on a visit to hurricane-hit Caribbean islands. He was accompanied by new International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt, who is making her first overseas visit since replacing her predecessor Priti Patel. The Prince of Wales was greeted at the V.C. Bird International Airport by the governor-general […More]