Guyana re-defining tourism with inclusive, community focus
(GuyanaChronicle)IN the interest of ensuring its wider economic and social impact, subject minister Oneidge Walrond has stressed the need for re-defining tourism with an inclusive community focus in mind. The…
Trade between Guyana, US tops US$1.4B
(GuyanaChronicle)TRADE between Guyana and the United States of America (US) amounted to US$1.4 billion in the first half of 2022, according to US Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch. “We are certainly committed…
Public sector employees warned to work or face job loss in Barbados
Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw is peeved with some public sector workers shirking their responsibilities and not giving the government an “honest day’s work”. At the same time, she warns…
Barbados pressing ahead with plans to launch the Barbados 2022 Offshore Licensing Round
Barbados is pressing ahead with plans to launch the Barbados 2022 Offshore Licensing Round on December 1, 2022. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade…
T&T PM urges public to rethink how they consume fuel
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley is urging the public to rethink how it consumes fuel. His appeal came during a post-Budget media conference at the Red House, Port-of-Spain, moments after…
Imbert hits poor man hard in $57.6B Budget
Motorists began paying higher prices for Premium, Super and Diesel fuel, and kerosene, yesterday. And from January, senior citizens will have to pay $50 or more for a return ferry…
Jamaica battered by heavy rain but spared the worst
SPORADIC and heavy rain associated with Hurricane Ian battered Jamaica on Monday, rendering numerous roads impassable, but despite this, many Jamaicans were grateful that the island was spared a direct…
Labour shortage impacting agriculture, says Jamaican minister
Governments have long touted agriculture as one of the key drivers of Jamaica's economic growth, but there is one problem — the sector isn't being taken seriously by some stakeholders,…
What to expect in Florida, where residents are already evacuating
The hurricane’s menacing approach to Florida triggered preparations across the state as officials announced school closures and flight cancellations, and the military began moving ships and aircraft. Florida Gov. Ron…
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in western Cuba as a Category 3 storm, threatening a path of destruction as it churns toward Florida
Rapidly intensifying Hurricane Ian made landfall in western Cuba early Tuesday morning while on its trek toward Florida, where residents in some coastal areas are already evacuating. The hurricane, packing maximum…
