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Thursday, October 31, 2024

US-Cuba thaw halted amid diplomat injuries

(BBC) The sun on that hot August day three years ago was punishing. It baked our backs, burnt our foreheads, and left the assembled...

Rohingya refugees die after boat capsizes off Bangladesh coast

(CNN) At least 23 Rohingya refugees died when the boat they were fleeing in capsized in the Bay of Bengal, the UN's migration agency announced...

Vietnam fraud trial: Death penalty for ex-head of OceanBank

(BBC) The former head of a major Vietnamese bank has been sentenced to death for his role in a fraud case involving millions of...

Hurricane ravaged Barbuda and Dominica must “build back better”

(Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Rebuilding the Caribbean islands of Dominica and Barbuda, ravaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria, is an opportunity to “build back better”...

England beat West Indies in 4th ODI

(AFP) England beat West Indies by six runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method to win the rain-affected fourth one-day international at The Oval on Wednesday....

With fuel and water scarce, stricken Puerto Rico presses for shipping waiver

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico/NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – As Puerto Rico struggles with a lack of fuel, water and medical supplies following the devastation of...

Senate Republicans pull plug on latest Obamacare repeal bid

(AFP) US Senate Republicans have aborted their latest plan to dismantle Obamacare, they said Tuesday, after it became clear President Donald Trump's party did...

‘Put people above debt,’ Puerto Rico official urges amid Maria’s devastation

Dave Graham, Robin Respaut SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters) - San Juan’s mayor urged the United States on Tuesday to prioritize “people above debt” as...

North Korea says U.S. ‘declared war’ warns it could shoot down U.S. bombers

By Michelle Nichols, Ben Blanchard, Christine Kim UNITED NATIONS/BEIJING/SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea’s foreign minister said on Monday that President Donald Trump had declared war...

Conditions growing dire in hurricane-hit Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AFP) — Living conditions in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico are growing worse by the day, with tired, bewildered people lining up...

Recent Articles

Fire destroys clothing stall in Linden

See full statement from the Guyana Fire Service: A fire of unknown origin was reported to the Linden Fire Station at 2:14 PM this afternoon...

Jagdeo worried about compromising evidence as elections fraud case drags on

      The trial into fraud charges surrounding the 2020 General and Regional Elections is expected to continue on Friday, November 01, 2024, following several delays.   General...

Shooting of 6-Y-O: “Miceman” walks free as DPP withdraws charge

Proceedings in the Georgetown court of acting Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty took an unexpected turn on Wednesday when the case against Marcus, also known...

Diwali transcends boundaries of religion, ignites spirit of unity, radiates hope, happiness – Pres....

      Diwali in Guyana has always been a community affair, given that the Festival of Lights, is one of the most anticipated religious observances for...

Historic significance of National Track & Field Centre highlighted at Deepavali Mahotsav

As Deepavali – the major Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance with light dispelling darkness- got...

Diwali Messages

Peoples Progressive Party  The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends its warmest greetings to all Guyanese, particularly the Hindu community, on the auspicious occasion of Diwali,...

Brutus’ case does not make entire police force bad – Jagdeo

  Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus’ implications in financial crimes cannot be used to paint the entire Guyana Police Force (GPF) as bad, says...

Govt to clamp down on companies rotating foreign workers to avoid taxes

    The Government is beginning to clamp down on companies which are rotating foreign workers to avoid remitting taxes to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). Vice...

Sarah Browne and Vickash Ramkissoon permitted as Parliamentary Secretaries – CCJ

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today (Wednesday, October 30) delivered a ruling which determined that Sarah Browne and Vickash Ramkissoon are permitted to...

Berbice man remanded for raping 9-Y-O girl

A 27-year-old man was today remanded to prison for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl. The court heard that the girl had fallen unconscious and had...