World Bank predicts 2.7% global economic growth in 2017
There will be only a moderate pick up in global economic growth during 2017, the World Bank has predicted.
Its Global Economic Prospects report is...
OBAMA’S FAREWELL: ‘Hearts must change’ on race relations
Obama offers optimism - and warnings - in farewell address
By Kevin Liptak, CNN White House Producer
Chicago (CNN) Popular but politically humbled, President Barack Obama...
200 rescued from a dog meat farm
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Clare Hollingworth: British war correspondent dies aged 105
(BBC) Clare Hollingworth, the veteran British war correspondent who broke the news that World War Two had started, has died in Hong Kong at...
Swiss Muslim girls must learn to swim with boys, court rules
(BBC) Switzerland has won a case at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) obliging Muslim parents to send their children to mixed swimming...
Bangladesh’s ‘Tree man’ has his hands back
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Donald Trump blasts ‘fools’ who oppose good Russian ties
(BBC)-US President-elect Donald Trump has posted a series of tweets condemning those who oppose good relations with Russia as "'stupid' people, or fools".
Mr Trump...
Yuvraj recalled, Kohli named ODI and T20I captain
Yuvraj Singh has been recalled to both the ODI and T20I squads for India's upcoming series against England in January. Virat Kohli was named...
SEVERAL PEOPLE KILLED IN FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORT SHOOTING
...SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
Multiple people were killed in a shooting Friday at the Fort Lauderdale airport, the Broward County Sheriff's Office said on Twitter.
The...
Charcoal becomes first Cuban export to U.S. in half a century
(Reuters) Cuba announced a landmark deal on Thursday to sell charcoal to a U.S. company, the first legal Cuban export to the United States...
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Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal
The government has relocated over 190 families who were squatting in the Success Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, and the riverbank along the East...
Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...
T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally
A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors.
The 19-member...
GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI):
Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks
The...
Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo
The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...
Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo
The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...
Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana
See full statement from Massy Motors:
Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...
Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica
Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.
Shawn Caesar,...
Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...
GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition
The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown.
Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...