Retired jurist sworn in as T&T’s first female head of state
(CMC) — Retired jurist Paula-Mae Weekes was sworn in Monday as Trinidad and Tobago's first female head of state and called on citizens not...
CARICOM worried over British legislation that could affect C’bean countries
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping Saturday said it is “deeply concerned” about the potential impact on the economies of...
Former Cayman Islands premier faces new probe
By Caribbean News Now contributor
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands -- Police in the Cayman Islands have confirmed that they are pursuing another investigation involving former...
Boy appeals for lost device with photos of mother
An 11-year-old boy in Argentina has sparked a national appeal after losing his mobile phone that contained pictures and videos of his mother who...
England earn crucial win against inspired Afghanistan
By Anand Vasu, Delhi
There were dreams in the air, Afghan flags flying in the stands and drums building an atmosphere of anticipation, but England...
Caribbean News Round – up
Bolivian President apologises for lesbian jibe
- Bolivian President Evo Morales has apologised for joking about the possibility of Health Minister Ariana Campero being...
Anti-Maduro protests break out across Venezuelan capital
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Protesters took to the streets in at least 30 different parts of Caracas on Tuesday, just 24 hours ahead of...
T&T PM says crime at ‘crisis’ level…122 murders to date
(Trinidad Express)
PORT OF SPAIN – A national crisis. That is how Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has described the unacceptable level of criminal conduct in...
Non-nationals may work up to 30 days per year without permit in Trinidad
(Trinidad Guardian) A non-national of T&T can work in this country for 30 days without a work permit for one time only during a...
Venezuela bus crash leaves at least 11 dead
- A bus has fallen into a ravine in central Venezuela killing at least 11 people. Thirty-six others were injured in the accident...
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Venezuelan stabbed to death by co-worker
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A report of an alleged murder committed on one called ‘Frankie’, Venezuelan, by suspect, Cane Vincent, age...
“Words can’t express how much they mean to me” – mother demands answers, justice...
By: Andrew Carmichael
“Words can’t express how much they mean to me, dem is me children,” expressed Rihanna Persaud, the mother who lost her nine-year-old...
No increase in electricity costs for consumers – Jagdeo assures amid power ship deal
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that the electricity price will not increase following the government’s move to charter a power ship to...
Govt would hire contractors without “full experience” to keep up with rapid development –...
New contractors would be hired by the government to keep apace with the ongoing rapid development in the infrastructure sector.
This is according to Vice...
Stabroek Market Wharf cleanup making significant progress
Works on clearing the rubble from the collapsed roof of the Stabroek Market Wharf continued on Thursday.
A 45-member crew is working assiduously to remove...
US$1M mobilisation fee for rental of power ship – GPL
See full statement from the Guyana Power and Light:
On April 13, 2024, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc. signed a contract with Urbacon...
Truck involved in Water Street fatal accident was unregistered – police
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A fatal accident occurred on Monday, April 15, 2024, on Water Street, Georgetown, involving an unregistered motor...
Mother of 3 crushed to death by truck
A 36-year-old mother of three was last evening crushed to death by a hauler truck at High and Princes Streets, Georgetown.
She has been identified...
Remigrant calls for better police response after home burglarised; over $1.5M in items stolen
A businessman’s home in Berbice was burglarized while he was overseas, resulting in over $1 million in items being stolen.
The man, a remigrant is...
IDPADA-G never filed discrimination complaint with ERC – Commissioner
See full statement from the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC):
The International Decade of People of African Descent Assembly – Guyana (IDPADA-G) has never filed a...