Staff Reporter | March 24, 2026 WHILE affirming strong ties with the United States of America (USA) and expansion of security and capacity-building partnerships, President Dr Irfaan Ali has affirmed that discussions have not focused on the establishment of a US military base here. The President made these remarks on the sidelines of the launch of … Continue reading Advancement of Guyana, US military partnership to enhance protection of EEZ –President Ali says
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🌟 Keynote Speaker Announcement 🌟We are honoured to announce that H. E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, has been confirmed as the Keynote Speaker for the Maple Leaf Gala Dinner & Business Forum 2026.Join us on May 8, 2026 at the beautiful Aga Khan Museum in Toronto as President … Continue reading President Ali of Guyana is the Keynote Speaker for the Maple Leaf Gala Dinner & Business Forum 2026
The Communique of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM is reproduced here. Some of the topics discussed at the meeting included: Renewal of CARICOM/US Cooperation Framework Haiti Support to Cuba Reparations Agenda COMMUNIQUE The Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held in Basseterre, … Continue reading COMMUNIQUE – Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM |24 -27 February 2026
Secretary Rubio Walks Between MeetingsSecretary Marco Rubio walks between meetings in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, February 25, 2026. (Official State Department photo by Freddie Everett) The U.S. State Department has posted a summary of his meetings with the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting. They have also posted a number of documents of interest to … Continue reading U.S. Secretary of State Rubio meets with CARICOM Heads of Gov’t
By BERT WILKINSON and DÁNICA COTO February 24, 2026 GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Caribbean leaders met Tuesday in St. Kitts and Nevis to debate pressing issues including the region’s relationship with the U.S. government, which has continued to strike suspected drug boats in the area, killing local fishermen. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to meet with Caribbean leaders … Continue reading Caribbean leaders gather for key summit to feature Rubio as US policy impacts region
With the 50th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting beginning later today, information on proceedings can be found at the Knowledge Hub for the meeting. See the link below. 50th HGC Home - CARICOM
February 23, 2026 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take part in a summit of Caribbean nations on Wednesday, the State Department said, as he seeks a common line on Venezuela and pressure on Cuba. Rubio will represent the United States in the summit of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) taking place this week in … Continue reading Rubio to attend Caribbean summit as US presses Venezuela, Cuba
February 17, 2026 Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are headed to Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis for the bloc’s 50th regular summit, where they will engage high-profile international guests and address pressing regional challenges including its single market, the crisis in Haiti, border disputes and reparations. According to a provisional agenda released by the … Continue reading CARICOM leaders to tackle CSME, reparations, Haiti in Basseterre
February 12, 2026 Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called for deeper regional unity and solidarity among Caribbean nations, warning that small states cannot effectively navigate today’s complex geopolitical environment on their own. Speaking to reporters at State House after her swearing-in ceremony following the Barbados Labour Party’s historic third 30-0-seat general election landslide, Mottley said … Continue reading PM Mottley urges stronger Caribbean unity amid global uncertainty
Opposition leader ousted as Barbados Labour party wins all 30 seats in assembly The prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has won her third election victory, with her Barbados Labour party sweeping all seats in the House of Assembly, state TV reported. Mottley’s BLP won all 30 seats available in the lower house of parliament, unseating … Continue reading Barbados PM Mia Mottley sweeps back into power in third election victory