Obama warns of social media dangers, in interview with Prince Harry
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Former US President Barack Obama told Britain's Prince Harry he was concerned social media was "corroding civil discourse", in...
Canada expels Venezuela diplomat in tit-for-tat move
(BBC) Canada has announced it is expelling Venezuela's ambassador to Ottawa, Wilmer Barrientos Fernández, and its charge d'affaires, Ángel Herrera.
Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said...
South Korea fire at public gym and sauna kills 29
A fire at a sports centre in South Korea has killed 29 people and left many others injured. The fire, which started in the...
Defying Trump threat, UN rejects US decision on Jerusalem
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — Defying President Donald Trump's threat to cut off funding, the United Nations overwhelmingly approved on Thursday a motion...
Guyana born New Yorker freed from rape, robbery conviction after serving 30 years
A New Yorker, born in Guyana, who spent the last 30 years of his life in prison, is now on his way home for...
Amtrak Washington train crash: Deaths as carriages fall on US motorway
(BBC) Train carriages have plummeted on to a motorway in Washington state, causing "multiple" fatalities, police say.
The train derailed and the carriages fell on...
New Yorker convicted of manslaughter of Guyanese teen
A Brooklyn man was convicted of manslaughter on Friday for shooting a Guyanese teenager who was at the time babysitting her three-year-old cousin.
Online news...
Trump to propose ending rule allowing spouses of H-1B holders to work in U.S.
(CNN) The Trump administration will propose revoking a rule that makes spouses of thousands of immigrant workers eligible to work while in the U.S.,...
Walt Disney buys Murdoch’s Fox for $52.4bn
(BBC) Walt Disney has agreed to buy 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets for a total $52.4bn (£39bn).
The deal includes Fox's 39% stake in satellite...
Baby formula maker issues global recall over salmonella fears
PARIS, France (AP) — Baby milk maker Lactalis and French authorities have ordered a global recall of millions of products over fears of salmonella...
Recent Articles
Vessel in Port Kaituma: ‘We intend to keep it for other reasons’ – Benn
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn says the government intends to keeping the vessel recently discovered in Port Kaituma, Region One (Barima-Waini).
“We intend to...
Crew renders assistance to passenger with medical emergency on board M.V Sabanto
See full statement from the Transport and Harbours Department:
On Wednesday April 24th, the M.V. Sabanto departed Supenaam stelling at 19:15 hours for Parika, when...
Chief Magistrate among 10 recommended as Puisne Judges
With the aim of increasing the complement of puisne judges to help tackle the huge backlog of cases in the High Court, the Judicial...
Seawall vendors must adhere to their permit guidelines – Edghill
Every person who has received permission from the Sea and River Defense Board to vend on the Kitty Seawall will continue to vend.
This was...
East Ruimveldt man stabbed to death
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Detectives in Regional Division 4’A’ are investigating the alleged murder of 52-year-old Shawn George, who resided at...
NDIA dismisses comments made by Opposition MP over Reg. 3 pump stations
Officials from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), have dismissed the recent comments made by Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul, about the...
Stakeholders equipped with information to prepare for rainy season
Stakeholders from various sectors were furnished with essential tools and climate information to prepare for the forthcoming May-June rainy season, enabling them to make...
1,000 families receive house lots at Enterprise, Non Pareil
Less than two weeks after 1,500 residents received their house lots in Region Three, another 1,000 families have become proud landowners at Phase II...
Driver dies in car crash at Farm
A man identified as Derek Kissoon is now dead after he lost control of the motorcar he was driving and crashed into a trench...
Guyana Learning Channel to launch new game show: ‘Brainiacs’
After the resounding success of its educational game show, Whiz Kids, the Guyana Learning Channel is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its...