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Venezuelans Approve Referendum to Claim Ownership of Guyana's Essequibo Region

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Monday morning described as “misinformation” a video circulating on social media showing the hoisting of a Venezuelan flag along the western border in Essequibo replacing the Guyana “Golden Arrowhead” flag. The statement by the GDF comes as Venezuelans on Sunday approved a referendum that had been called by the Nicolás Maduro government in its bid to claim sovereignty over mineral rich Essequibo.

Guy Phillippe, a Notorious Coup Leader, Has Been Repatriated to Haiti from the US

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – Guy Philippe, a notorious coup leader, was repatriated by the United States on Thursday.

Shamera Sterling Among Trio of Jamaican Netballers Recognized During Netball Australia Awards

MELBOURNE, Australia – Shamera Sterling led a trio of Jamaican netballers that earned recognition on Saturday during the Netball Australia (NA) awards.

Senior PAHO Official Calls For Regional Solidarity to Address Health Impacts of 'Triple Planetary Crisis'

Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas (Photo courtesy of the PAHO)

DUBAI – The Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas, has urged countries of the Americas to ensure the health impacts of climate change are taken on board as they continue to rebuild and strengthen health systems in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

UN Officials Sound the Alarm on Gang Expansion Into Parts of Rural Haiti

UNITED NATIONS– Gangs in Haiti are forging new alliances and expanding into rural areas previously considered safe, according to a new report issued by the United Nations on Tuesday.

Guyana Taking Border Dispute With Venezuela to the UN Security Council

GEORGETOWN, Guyana– Guyana says it will take the border issue with Venezuela to the United Nations on Wednesday after it described as “unsettling developments” in relation to the “unlawful claim" by Caracas to the Essequibo region in Guyana.

President Ali of Guyana Launches Multi-Million Dollar Agricultural Initiative in Essequibo

President Irfaan Ali surrounding by young people during the commissioning of the project (DPI Photo)

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana on Sunday launched a GUY$200 million (One Guyana dollar=US$0.004 cents) shade house project under the Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme along the Essequibo Coast even as Venezuelans were voting in a referendum to determine ownership of the mineral and forest-rich county.

Jamaica's Reggae Girls Miss Out on 2024 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup After 1-1 Draw With Guatemala

MIAMI, Florida – Jamaica’s Reggae Girls missed out on a spot in next year’s CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Guatemala, in a must-win qualifier on Sunday.

Senior Biden Administration Officials Say They Remain Committed to Security Cooperation With Guyana

GEORGETOWN. Guyana – The Biden administration and the government of Guyana say they remain committed to enhancing cooperation and coordination concerning Venezuela’s December 3 referendum.

Former Managing Director of British Virgin Islands Ports Authority to Testify Against Former Premier Fahie

MIAMI, FL – Former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority, Oleanvine Pickering Maynard, is scheduled to testify against former Premier Andrew Fahie when his drug and money laundering trial begins in January next year.

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The Caribbean Today team would like to introduce Ludlow Bailey, an art curator, broker, and advisor. Mr. Bailey is the managing director of CADA, the acronym for Contemporary African Diaspora Art. He specializes in promoting the visual art culture of the African diaspora. He is an avid art advisor for some of the most prestigious museums and art galleries in Europe, the United States, Africa and the Caribbean. During this interview, Mr. Bailey will share insights into his significant role in the renowned Art Basel Miami Beach art exhibition, an annual event that is attended by art enthusiasts from around the globe.

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