Guyana

November 24, 2024 3:29 PM

“A Mini India exists in Guyana,” says PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 116th episode of his monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat,' highlighted the deep influence of the Indian diaspora in Guyana, describing the Caribbean nation as a "Mini India" where people of Indian origin have excelled in politics, business, education, and culture. Reflecting on the historical connection, PM Modi said, “About 180 years ago, people from India were taken to Guyana to work as laborers in the fields and for other work. Today, people of Indi...

November 23, 2024 5:26 PM

Indian Dornier 228 aircraft fly past marks India-CARICOM summit in Guyana

A remarkable flypast by two Indian-made Dornier 228 aircraft captivated the leaders attending the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana, underscoring India's growing defense and diplomatic engagement with the region. The aircraft, manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), were showcased on the sidelines of the summit. Visuals shared by India’s Ministry of External Affairs captured the elegant flypast as leaders from India and Guyana looked on. These Dornier 228 aircraft, twin-engine t...

November 22, 2024 8:47 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs from Guyana, concluding historic three-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his three-nation tour, departing from Georgetown, Guyana, on Thursday (local time) for Delhi. The visit marked the final leg of a significant journey that began in Nigeria, continued in Brazil for the 19th G20 Summit, and concluded with a historic State visit to Guyana. This marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the South American nation in over 50 years. During his time in Guyana, PM Modi co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, engaging w...

November 22, 2024 8:46 AM

PM Modi highlights cultural, culinary, and cricket bonds between India and Guyana during historic visit

Addressing the Indian community in Georgetown, Guyana on Thursday (local time), Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the shared bonds between India and Guyana, specifically emphasising culture, cuisine, and cricket. He said, "Three things, in particular, connect India and Guyana deeply - culture, cuisine and cricket." He elaborated on the strong connection the two nations share over cricket, saying, "The love for cricket also binds our nations strongly. It is not just a sport but a way of l...

November 21, 2024 11:46 AM

PM Modi proposes seven-pillar cooperation framework at India-CARICOM summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday outlined seven key pillars of cooperation between India and Caribbean nations as he participated in the India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown, Guyana. He proposed that the acronym "CARICOM," which stands for Caribbean Community, could be reinterpreted as a framework for a seven-pillar program aimed at deepening collaboration between India and the Caribbean countries. CARICOM - The 7 pillars of cooperation “C” stands for Capacity Building. PM Modi ann...

November 21, 2024 12:35 PM

PM Modi to address Guyanese Parliament, marking his 14th speech before a foreign legislature

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently in Guyana as part of his three-nation tour, will address a special session of the Guyanese Parliament on Thursday. As the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Guyana in over 50 years, PM Modi's address to the Guyanese Parliament will mark his 14th speech before a foreign legislature, giving him the distinction of being the Indian Prime Minister with the most addresses to foreign parliaments. PM Modi has addressed the U.S. Congress twice—once in 2016 an...

November 21, 2024 9:57 AM

PM Modi dedicates Dominica’s top National Award to 140 crore Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the "Dominica Award of Honour", the highest national award of the Commonwealth of Dominica, in recognition of his leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic and his commitment to strengthening ties between India and Dominica. The award was presented by Dominica's President Sylvanie Burton during the India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana on Wednesday. Expressing his gratitude, PM Modi dedicated the award to the 140 crore people of India. "Honoured to be conf...

November 21, 2024 8:13 AM

India and Guyana ink 10 MoUs covering agriculture, hydrocarbons, UPI, and defence

India and Guyana signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country, covering areas such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and the deployment of UPI in the Caribbean nation. Key agreements include an MoU on Cooperation in the Hydrocarbons Sector, focusing on joint efforts in crude sourcing, natural gas collaboration, and infrastructure development. This partnership also aims to enhance capacity building and expertise sharing across the hydroc...

November 20, 2024 1:09 PM

PM Modi thanks Indian diaspora in Guyana for warm welcome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Indian diaspora in Guyana for their spirited welcome as he arrived in Georgetown for the final leg of his three-nation visit. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "A heartfelt thank you to the Indian community in Guyana for their warm and spirited welcome. They have shown that distance is never a barrier to staying connected to one's roots. Glad to see the community making a mark here across different sectors." In addition, leaders...

November 20, 2024 3:03 PM

Guyana, Barbados to confer their top awards to PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and vision have been recognised on the global stage through numerous prestigious awards. On Wednesday, Guyana announced that it will present the “Order of Excellence” to PM Modi, bringing the total number of international awards conferred upon him to 19. Over the past decade, PM Modi has received the highest civilian honours from various countries, reflecting India’s growing influence and his role in strengthening diplomatic ties worldwide. Alon...