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Delayed results fuel tension in aftermath of 2020 Guyana elections
GEORGETOWN, Guyana - More than seventy-two (72) hours after the official close on polls on March 2, 2020 final elections results are still pending in Guyana with tensions growing as both the ruling A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC) Coalition Government and the main opposition People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) declaring victory in the polls.
USVI professor collapses & dies @ airport in Guyana
TIMEHRI, Guyana, SA- A US Virgin Islands (USVI) University Professor, Mr Kodzo Ekpe, died after collapsing while boarding an outgoing American Airlines flight early Sunday, January 5, 2020, at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) in Guyana, authorities in the country are reporting.
Premier Fahie mulls establishing regional ocean freight route
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says with economic reform on the way in the Virgin Islands, local and regional businesses should prepare themselves for the new opportunities that will come as a result of a diversified local economy and a new ocean freight route the territory is looking to develop.
Chapman shines @ Caribbean Squash C/ships in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) National Squash Team is currently in Guyana participating in the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Senior Championships.
Guyana Gov’t falls after no-confidence motion; elections soon
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Coalition, A Partnership for National Unity and the Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC)—the political parties that make up the Government of Guyana—on Friday, December 21, 2018, in losing a no-confidence motion will now have to call elections within 90 days.
Antigua & Guyana Gov’ts concerned about sale of Scotiabank
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The government of Antigua and Barbuda appears to be in a fighting mood over plans by Scotiabank to sell off its operations in the twin-island nation, while Guyana has also expressed concern that the sale will create issues for the banking sector in that Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country.
7.0 quake rocks Windward Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A magnitude 7.0 earthquake was recorded on August 21, 2018, at 5:37 PM, by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.
VI to review visa requirements for Caribbean nationals—Dr Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has committed to review the visa travel requirements for Caribbean Nationals, desirous of entering the Territory.
NDP discrimination: Visa free access for Chinese, not for CARICOM nationals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was on Thursday, June 21, 2018, that Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable, D. Orlando Smith (AL), announced at a press conference that government intends to implement a 'visa-free' policy, for Chinese nationals wishing to visit the Territory.
VI miss out as Jamaica crowned RAN Sevens Champions
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Jamaica Men and Mexico Women have been crowned the 2017 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens Champions. Both teams have booked their ticket to Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco as well as the Central American and Caribbean Sports Organisation (CACSO) Games.
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