King Charles says Commonwealth to confront slavery’s injustices, as calls for reparations grow

October 28, 2026 10:11 AM

King Charles says Commonwealth to confront slavery’s injustices, as calls for reparations grow

King Charles on Tuesday acknowledged the injustices of slavery, saying Commonwealth leaders would discuss the issue at their summit next week, against the backdrop of increasingly vocal demands from the Caribbean that Britain pays reparations for its role in the slave trade. Speaking in the Bahamas at the start of a Caribbean tour, Charles said it was "only right" to acknowledge "the great suffering and injustices of the past in these islands and beyond". His remarks come before the Commonweal...

Dozens feared dead after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana

July 20, 2026 9:51 AM

Dozens feared dead after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana

Dozens of people were feared dead after a ferry carrying 133 people capsized off the coast of Guyana late on Saturday, with authorities suggesting an inaccurate passenger list and drug use by the crew might have contributed to the situation. No survivors have been found since Sunday afternoon, when Guyanese authorities announced they had rescued 67 people, including 15 children. The captain and other crew members are now in police custody, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said at a pres...

EAM Jaishankar hosts Permanent Representatives to the UN of seven countries

February 23, 2026 4:45 PM

EAM Jaishankar hosts Permanent Representatives to the UN of seven countries

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted Permanent Representatives to the United Nations of seven countries, each representing their own national interests. In a post on X, he wrote, "A pleasure hosting Permanent Representatives of DRC, Greece, Guyana, Liberia, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the United Nations. Underlined that reformed multilateralism is more important than ever before. A good discussion on technology and development." Earlier, External Affairs Minister ...

Operation Sindoor outreach: Guyana backs India’s fight against terrorism

May 26, 2025 1:37 PM

Operation Sindoor outreach: Guyana backs India’s fight against terrorism

Guyana's Prime Minister Mark Anthony Phillips and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday extended strong support for India’s stance against terrorism during a meeting with an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in Berbice. The visit comes in the wake of India's Operation Sindoor and the terror attack in Pahalgam. Both leaders condemned terrorism unequivocally, reaffirming Guyana’s long-standing ties with India. “There is a very good relationship b...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...