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US to expand pool of people targetted for deportation

(AP) The Trump administration is greatly expanding the number of people living in the US illegally who are considered a priority for deportation, including...

Dozens of migrants drown off Libya

(BBC) The bodies of 87 African migrants have washed ashore in the Libyan city of Zawiya, in the latest drowning tragedy to hit the...

Outspoken general named Trump’s top security adviser

By Jeff Mason and Patricia Zengerle | WEST PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday named Lieutenant General Herbert Raymond McMaster as...

Pope decries ‘populist rhetoric’ fuelling fear of immigrants

By Philip Pullella, Vatican City Pope Francis called on Tuesday for a radical change of attitude towards immigrants, saying they should be welcomed with dignity...

Brexit: 4.2 million migrants still wait to learn their fate

It's one of the core tenets of the European Union: Citizens should be able to move freely between countries -- no questions asked. But what...

Stokes and Mills in shock after ‘life-changing’ IPL auction

Ben Stokes and Tymal Mills both believe that their lives have been changed overnight, after being signed for record-breaking fees by Rising Pune Supergiants...

Trump supporters see a successful president — and are frustrated with critics who don’t

By Jenna Johnson and David Weigel (Washington Post) MELBOURNE, Fla. — Many of President Trump’s most dedicated supporters — the sort who waited for hours...

Airport killing seen on CCTV, probe strains Malaysia-North Korea ties

By Rozanna Latiff and Joseph Sipalan | KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Monday his government's investigation of the killing of...

Trump savages media at Florida rally

US President Donald Trump has launched another fierce attack on the media at a "campaign rally for America" event in the state of Florida. He...

EU citizens ‘denied residency documents’

By Ross Hawkins Political correspondent, BBC Radio 4 Today (BBC) EU citizens living in the UK say they are being denied a guarantee of permanent residency...

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No progress without the working-class – GAWU

GAWU’s President, Seepaul Narine Labour Day address 2024 Comrades, on this momentous occasion of Labour Day, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends...

GPF acquires modern ‘crime scene’ vehicle to improve crime-solving efforts 

With the recent acquisition of a cutting-edge crime scene vehicle, the Guyana Police Force has taken a monumental step towards fortifying its crime-solving prowess. This...

Opposition’s case to remove Jagdeo from Parliament “premature” – Nandlall

  Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall on Tuesday criticised legal action filed by Opposition Members of Parliament to remove Vice President...

$4.1B money laundering case against father, son discharged

    Money laundering charges against Kenneth Kellawan Ramnarine and his son, Damian Brandon Ramnarine were dismissed by Magistrate Rhondel Weaver after she upheld a no-case...

GRA’s false declarations scandal: ExxonMobil cuts ties with brokers, taking steps to avoid reoccurrence

  Days after reports emerged that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) had flagged false declarations on oil well equipment imported on behalf of ExxonMobil, the...

Soesdyke Junction to Timehri Road to be upgraded into 4-lane

The government is planning to upgrade the two-lane road from the Linden/Soesdyke Junction to Timehri Police Station into a four-lane carriageway. This initiative was announced...

Labour Day 2024: More than 23% in across-the-board salary increases paid to public servants...

  On the occasion of Labour Day 2024, President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed that more than 23 per cent in across-the-board salary increases have been...

Edghill leads Guyana delegation at ICAO’s symposium in Punta Cana

A delegation from Guyana comprising Minister of Public Works, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, and Mr. Saheed Sulaman, Deputy Director General of the Guyana Civil...

Labour Day an opportunity to reflect on solidarity among workers of different backgrounds –...

See full statement from the Ethnic Relations Commission:  The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends heartfelt appreciation to all Guyanese as we celebrate Labour Day, a...

Labour Day Message: PPP says it remains steadfastly committed to welfare of workers

See full statement from the Peoples Progressive Party: On the occasion of Labour Day, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends best wishes to all workers...