ATLANTA, Georgia — In a gesture underscoring the deepening partnership between Jamaica and the U.S. state of Georgia, Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, has been formally recognised by the Georgia State Senate for his diplomatic leadership and commitment to strengthening international cooperation.

HAGUE – Guyana Friday reiterated its position that the disputed Essequibo Region is part of its territory and dismissed the positions outlined by Venezuela before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as unbelievable.

HAGUE - Venezuela Wednesday reiterated its position that the disputed Essequibo region belongs to the South American country and that its appearance before the International  Court of Justice (ICJ) is because Caracas “cannot remain silent in the face of a process that Guyana intends to use to unilaterally redefine both the nature of the territorial dispute and the obligations binding Venezuela and Guyana under the Geneva Agreement.

TORONTO – The Government of Canada said on Friday that its Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, in Toronto, where the leaders emphasised the “strong” ties between Canada and Guyana.

HAMILTON, Bermuda - The Bermuda government says it will hold two additional public consultations regarding the island’s moves towards membership of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

HAMILTON, Bermuda — King Charles III on Saturday wrapped up a landmark visit to Bermuda, marking his first trip to a British Overseas Territory since ascending the throne.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua –  Foreign Affairs Minister, E.P Chet Greene says the 15-member regional integration grouping, CARICCOM, is  “now at a cross roads”  and regional leaders will have to do much more “to fashion responses” to the problem facing the region.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana police Tuesday ordered Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed and his billionaire businessman father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed to surrender all their  personal firearms and ammunition, almost two months after they were sanctioned by the United States authorities for alleged tax evasion on gold exports.

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith, on Saturday welcomed Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the India, on what is being described as the first bilateral visit by an Indian External Affairs Minister to Jamaica. 

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, says amendment to the country’s legislation that facilitates adoption, as well as administrative changes in the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), will assist in making the adoption process less tedious.

ATLANTA, Georgia — Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, held high-level talks with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens on Sunday as both sides explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in investment, trade and cultural exchange.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Senate on Friday approved a range of amendments to the Cybercrimes Act, including provisions which prescribe harsher punishment for perpetrators who target children.