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The highly anticipated China/Guyana Joe Vieira Friendship Park, a US$12 million development set to become a landmark space for sports, leisure, and family recreation along the West Bank of Demerara, is now 83% complete. The project remains on schedule, according to an update from the Ministry of Public Works. Funded through a grant from the Government of China, the park is a major step in Guyana’s national push to expand modern recreational spaces and improve community infras

Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, Chu Maoming, hosted a press briefing recently with major Dominican media organizations, providing insight into China’s future development direction and its continued support for Dominica’s growth. Representatives from GIS, DBS, Kairi FM, The Chronicle, Nature Isle News, and EMONEWS were among those in attendance. Ambassador Chu highlighted China’s significant progress during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, noting achievements in areas such as e

China International Construction Company (CICC) Assembly Limited has officially launched a series of modular cabin homes in Jamaica, positioning them as a flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional housing. The company, which has operated in Jamaica since 2019, introduced four prefabricated cabin models at its Ferry Pen site in Kingston. The units, spanning 260 to 400 square feet, are priced between $7.8 million and $9 million JMD and are aimed at buyers seeking a

China has voiced strong opposition to the use of force by the United States in the Caribbean, calling for adherence to established international legal frameworks. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks during a press briefing on Tuesday, amid reports of rising tensions involving Venezuela and US military operations in the region. The comments follow media reports that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is seeking military support from Russia, China, and Iran

Members of Jamaica’s Chinese community have stepped forward to assist residents affected by Hurricane Melissa, organizing relief efforts to help those in some of the hardest-hit areas of St Elizabeth. Videos shared on Instagram by Neil Yap Sam show volunteers gathered at the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA)headquarters in Kingston, assembling care packages destined for communities struggling in the wake of the storm. Tables lined with essential goods — including rice, can

The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad through the Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, recently hosted a Diplomatic Dialogue that explored the evolving relationship between China and the Caribbean and the prospects for deeper cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development. The event brought together prominent academics, policy experts, and business leaders from both regions, creating a vibrant platform for discussion on s

China hopes that the United States will cease actions that undermine the peace and stability of the Caribbean region, and conduct normal law enforcement and judicial cooperation within bilateral and multilateral legal frameworks, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday. Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a regular press briefing while commenting on a joint statement issued by 10 former leaders from Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states expressing

Barbadian students with a passion for Mandarin and Chinese culture have been recognised for their achievements through the Chinese Ambassador Scholarships, presented during a ceremony at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Confucius Institute, Cave Hill Campus. The annual awards, funded by the Chinese Embassy in Barbados, celebrate students from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions who have excelled in Mandarin language studies. Each recipient received a scholars

Government officials, diplomats, business leaders, and experts from China and more than 20 Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries gathered Monday in Zhengzhou for the 18th China-LAC Business Summit, aiming to expand economic cooperation and innovation-driven growth. At the summit’s opening, participants launched the “Zhengzhou Initiative on China-LAC Business Cooperation,” a framework outlining five priority areas: trade expansion, industrial upgrading, connectivity bui

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Guyana, Yang Yang, paid a courtesy visit to the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters in Georgetown on Tuesday, marking her first official visit since assuming her post. During the meeting, Ambassador Yang underscored the importance of CARICOM as a regional organisation and reaffirmed the high value that China places on cooperation and engagement with the Caribbean Community. The Ambassador was accompanied by senior officials from th

With the holiday season fast approaching, members of the Chinese-Bahamian community gathered with senior police officials yesterday to discuss rising concerns over crime and police response times. The meeting comes in the wake of a high-profile incident earlier this year in which a local Chinese store owner was shot in the arm. About 40 community members attended the session, including Chinese Ambassador Yan Jiarong, to address safety challenges affecting small business owner

Guyana’s Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, has warmly welcomed the 21st Chinese Medical Team during a courtesy visit at his Brickdam office, marking yet another chapter in the enduring friendship and collaboration between Guyana and the People’s Republic of China. The 18-member team, comprising highly trained medical professionals in diverse fields such as internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, traditional Chinese medicine, and