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Toddler battling for life after suffering severe burns to his body

By Kristen Macklingam A 15-month-old toddler is currently battling for his life at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after he suffered 50 per cent...

T&T Govt orders forensic probe of CLICO bailout

(Trinidad Guardian) The Trinidad and Tobago Government has ordered a full forensic audit to determine exactly how much taxpayers’ money was pumped into the bail...

Jamaica: Body of three-year-old girl fished from sea …police hunting father

Kingston, Jamaica - Some residents of Flower Hill in this western parish openly expressed their anger on Wednesday when they learnt that a three-year-old...

Sir Viv defends Sammy, West Indies players amidst ICC criticisms

Former West Indies captain and one of two living national heroes, Sir Vivian Richards, has criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) over its “reprimand” of...

PCB wants Windies for day/night Test

LAHORE, Pakistan (CMC) — Pakistan’s cricket authorities want West Indies to play a day/night Test during their tour in October, as they prepare for...

Jamaican woman is world’s third oldest person

(Jamaica Observer) Jamaica's oldest citizen, supercentenarian Violet Moss Brown, is approximately eight months younger than the world's oldest person, Susannah Mushatt Jones of the...

T&T moving to the courts against terrorist fighters

(Trinidad Guardian) Government is about to approach the courts to have a number of T&T nationals designated as terrorists and will also very shortly present...

Guyanese man shot dead in T&T

(Trinidad Guardian) One man was killed and another critically injured in a shooting incident in San Fernando yesterday. The dead man was identified as Guyanese...

National Tourism Policy to be presented to Cabinet soon

Following a number of public consultations on the National Tourism Policy (NTP), some of the suggestions from stakeholders are being incorporated into the plan...

Feature: Penguin swims 5,000 miles every year for reunion with the man who saved...

The following heartwarming story was recently published by Metro (UK). It was also featured in several other international media houses sometime ago. It’s the story...

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Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector

The Ministry of Education has embarked on aligning TVET with current and future labor market demands at both secondary and post-secondary education levels. A critical...

Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting wildfires

In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training...

Essequibo resident, Vera Florence, celebrates 100th birthday

Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, a remarkable soul celebrates 100 years on earth. Vera Florence Venture, a name synonymous with resilience and community...

Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo

The 32nd Congress of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is set for May 3-5, 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The Congress is the...

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...