Politics News

Guyana explains decision to abstain on US draft resolution on Gaza

Guyana Friday, defended its decision to abstain from voting on the United States-sponsored draft United Nations Security Council resolution on Gaza that China and Russia ultimately vetoed.

Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) adopts special declaration on...

Heads of State and Government of Latin America and the Caribbean have reiterated their interest in strengthening cooperation and coordination to address the structural challenges of migration in the region.

Antigua and Barbuda seeking to clarify position on free movement of...

This Government of Antigua and Barbuda’s has issued a statement to clarify its position on the movement of all CARICOM Nationals.

Electoral Commission of Jamaica declares winner of Local Government election

The Electoral Commission of Jamaica issued a statement on Saturday evening, affirming that the Jamaica Labour Party [JLP] won the recent local government election after securing control of seven local authorities.

World Trade Organization ends meeting in UAE after failing to reach...

Negotiators taking part in a World Trade Organization meeting in the United Arab Emirates ended their summit early Saturday after failing to reach agreements on several major initiatives, the latest sign of turmoil within the global body.

Brazil-CARICOM summit to be held before year end – CARICOM Chair

Acknowledging that the bilateral relationship between Brazil and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) needs to be accelerated, the Brazil-CARICOM Summit will be hosted before the end of 2024, after being held more than a decade ago.

Jamaica: Everald Warmington resigns from the Cabinet

Everald Warmington has resigned as Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation in Jamaica, in the wake of his comments that he would starve an elected People's National Party councillor of public funds.

Guyana invited to attend G20 Summit in Brazil

Guyana has been invited to attend the upcoming 2024 Group of 20 (G20) Summit, which will take place from July 12-14 in Brazil, to present its model for forest preservation.

Regional leaders arrive as SVG prepares to host the 8th CELAC...

Regional leaders have begun arriving in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) for the Eight Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States – CELAC.

DPP in Guyana files appeal in case of former gov’t minister...

Guyana's Director of Public Prosecutions, Shalimar Ali-Hack, has appealed a decision by a magistrate's court to dismiss a case against a former government minister who was charged with indecent exposure after he allegedly urinated against a fence in the public domain.