CARICOM asks Sweden for help in tackling blacklisting issue
Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has urged Sweden to use its position in two major international organizations to highlight the...
Cuba’s National Assembly begins meeting to chose Castro successor
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba's National Assembly on Wednesday began a historic two-day meeting to elect a successor to President Raul Castro, whose departure...
Cuban defector turned US baseball star dies in boat crash
José Fernández, one of professional baseball’s rising young stars, was almost lost at sea while defecting from his native Cuba nine years ago. On...
Belize reacts to US ban from temporary work visas
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) — Belize Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington, says he has not seen “any evidence which suggests that our people are involved in...
Former IACHR president argues against death penalty in T&T
(CMC) Former president of the Inter American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine, says there is need to have a “conversation”...
Canada, TT firms in low-income housing drive, 120,000 houses to be built
The signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Canada-based Wylde Orchid Design and Management Ltd and local firm Prime US International Ltd to...
T&T Opposition Leader calls for fresh general election
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar Sunday called for fresh general elections in Trinidad and Tobago after Prime Minister...
World XI series a ‘huge leap’ for Pakistan – Najam Sethi
The World XI side, led by coach Andy Flower along with head of the ICC's Pakistan Task Team (PTT) Giles Clarke, arrived at Allama Iqbal International Airport...
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...
Trinidad’s AG to bring law for hanging to resume
Trinidad and Tobago’s Attorney General Anand Ramlogan said he has identified the means by which hanging, as enforcement of the death penalty, can be...
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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
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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
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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...
Govt plans to procure additional 30-40 megawatts of power by year-end
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Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd), the Honourable Mark Phillips, convened a special meeting with parliamentary committee...
At least 1 dead as mining pit collapses at Marudi Mountain
At least one person is dead after a mining pit collapsed last night at Marudi Mountain, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo).
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‘Racism does not align with PNC ideology’ – Chairman
Chairman of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNC) Shurwayne Holder is defending his party amid claims that it is not welcoming to its Indo-Guyanese...