GEORGETOWN, Guyana – France has reiterated its support for Guyana in the ongoing border dispute with Venezuela saying also that Paris is “particularly attached to its partnership with Guyana in light of the many regional challenges we share on the Guyana Shield”.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana - Guyana is celebrating its 60th anniversary of political independence from Britain, restating its position regarding the border dispute with Venezuela and declaring the country to be one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua - Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says small island developing states (SIDS) like his, continue to advocate for the proper capitalisation of the loss and damage fund that was established just about a year or two ago.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The leader of the main opposition People’s National Movement (PNM), Pennelope Beckles, Tuesday called on the government to “immediately” cause legislative amendments to be made to improve the powers and investigatory procedures of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA).

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)  Monday awarded the Trinidad-based political analyst and consultant, Derek Ramsamooj, US$30,000 in damages resulting from his arrest and detention in Suriname in 2020.

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti - Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé says government will not cede any portion of Haiti to criminal gangs, as Haiti launched a comprehensive national training programme aimed at strengthening electoral security.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – A new session of the Antigua and Barbuda Parliament began here on Tuesday with the country underscoring the importance of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to the further development of the regional integration movement, while also expressing concerns at the impact of ongoing global conflicts on regional economies.

PARAMARIBO, Suriname – President Jennifer Greelings-Simons leaves here on Wednesday for official visits to Brazil and the Dominican Republic, optimistic that it will result in improved relations with the two countries.

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations (UN) World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to establish a structured training and skills-building programme on intellectual property (IP) for diplomats and government officials.

PARAMARIBO, Suriname – One year after being sworn into office, President Jennifer Greelings-Simons is acknowledging the “complicated” nature of government.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG) Tuesday said that “it is not in any way involved” in a political initiative called ‘Washington-Haiti-CARICOM Socio-Political Relief Solution”.

When election results are announced on August 18, Tamar N. Hamilton may be the new Broward County Circuit Court Judge for Group 52. The Jamaican is one of three candidates to replace Michael G. Kaplan, who recently retired after 24 years in that position.