England struggle to 156-6 at tea vs West Indies
LEEDS, United Kingdom (AFP) — Shannon Gabriel led a much-improved West Indies bowling effort as England struggled to 156 for six at tea on...
Minister Hughes urges Caribbean broadcasters to place stronger focus on content
Leading regional electronic media houses are taking a strong position on the need for clear policy and regulatory approaches to ensure the financial viability...
CPL 2017: Sangakkara sees pressure as good motivator
(Jamaica Observer) Jamaica Tallawahs captain Kumar Sangakkara is relishing the challenge of meeting the expectations of local fans, as the team aims to repeat...
Jamaican pastor accused of impregnating 12-y-o agrees to DNA test
(Jamaica Observer) The Kingston pastor accused of raping and impregnating his ex-lover's 12-year-old daughter has consented to undergo a DNA test to prove his...
Brazil opens vast Amazon reserve to mining
(BBC) Brazil's government has abolished a vast national reserve in the Amazon to open up the area to mining.
The area, covering 46,000 sq km...
Pence vows US will not allow ‘collapse of Venezuela’
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — US Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday vowed the US would not allow "the collapse of Venezuela," saying such...
‘We have been very honest’ – Windies’ coach
Stuart Law, West Indies' head coach, has backed his players to give a better account of themselves in the second Investec Test, after their...
CARICOM countries urged to treat fleeing Venezuelan nationals with compassion
(CMC) Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries are being urged to re-consider treating Venezuelan nationals fleeing the political situation in their country as illegal immigrants and...
Bangladesh’s tour of West Indies likely to be postponed
Bangladesh's tour of the West Indies, scheduled for February next year, is likely to be pushed to July. A change, if any, will be...
Jamaican pastor accused of raping minor granted $1.5m bail
(Jamaica Observer) The Kingston, Jamaica pastor who was recently arrested following allegations that he had sex with a 12-year-old girl before impregnating her, was...
Recent Articles
Deaths of Berbice siblings may not be dengue-related, samples sent to lab for diagnosis...
As investigations continue into the deaths of the Berbice siblings who died a day apart from each other, health officials have sent samples to...
Stabroek Market Wharf cleanup is 85% complete
Efforts to clear the rubble and debris from the collapsed Stabroek Market Wharf are swiftly underway, with approximately 85 per cent of the clearing...
Govt to appeal ruling on teachers’ strike – AG
The government will be moving to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the ruling handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Supreme...
Jurassic-themed promenade, boating activity, golf course, shops, boardwalk among plans for National Park
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has revealed a new zone plan for the enhancement of the National Park, which will see the introduction of...
Saharan Dust plume projected to pass over Guyana from Friday-Sunday – EPA
See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency:
The Environmental Protection Agency hereby issues an advisory on a forecasted Saharan Dust plume projected to be...
2 mining operations in Puruni flagged for unsafe conditions
Two operations in Puruni Mining District in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were flagged by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Labour...
Berbice siblings died from dengue complications – Dr Anthony
The Berbice brother and sister who died a day apart had complications associated with dengue fever, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed.
Speaking to...
Vreed-en-Hoop to G/town water taxi operation back to normal
See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD):
Waters taxis have received the green light to resume use of the Stabroek stelling for the...
President Ali receives UWI American Foundation Legacy Award
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, championing a robust Caribbean identity, has urged the region to actively embrace and value its unique culture and abundance...
Govt/contractor dispute on GtE will not affect US EXIM Bank loan – Jagdeo
The ongoing dispute between the Guyana Government and its contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, Lindsayca CH4 Guyana Inc. (LNDCH4), will not affect...