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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Sarwan set to retire from international cricket

Former West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan is set to announce his retirement from international cricket. Sarwan's last international match was an ODI against India...

Hard work, dedication key to success – Bolt

(Jamaica Gleaner) Usain Bolt, the first man in history to complete a historic 'triple-triple' of Olympic gold medals, has encouraged his legion of young...

Dhaka flooding: Why are there ‘rivers of blood’ at Eid?

(BBC) As Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Adha, people in Dhaka have been sharing pictures showing streets flooded with blood-stained water. The blood...

Powell: Trump is ‘an international pariah’

Washington (CNN) Leaked emails from former U.S.  Secretary of State Colin Powell show him strongly criticizing Donald Trump, labeling him a "national disgrace and...

NZ ‘blade runner’ beats Pistorius record

(BBC) New Zealand's Liam Malone has broken a Paralympic Games record held by South Africa's Oscar Pistorius. The 22-year-old, from Nelson, won gold in the...

Thompson dominates IAAF Diamond League series

...US$100,000 woman (Jamaica Observer) Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson earned a cool US$100,000 in prize monies from the IAAF Diamond League series in what has been a...

Neesham seeks return to ‘laissez faire’ approach

James Neesham's last Test match, in Brisbane last November, wasn't the happiest of experiences. Having just come back into the New Zealand side after...

Judge to woman in rape case: ‘Why couldn’t you just keep your knees together?’

(CNN) A judge in Canada is facing removal from the bench for his conduct when he asked a woman in a rape case why...

IMF boss Lagarde to go on trial in France on December 12

PARIS, France (AFP) – IMF chief Christine Lagarde will go on trial in France on December 12 over a massive state payout to tycoon...

Barack and Michelle Obama’s Essence photoshoot thrills web

(BBC) A romantic magazine photoshoot of Barack and Michelle Obama has left the internet swooning. America's first couple look very much in love as they...

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Guyana renders assistance following medical emergency onboard AirEuropa

See full statement: Medical Emergency Onboard AirEuropa Flight Prompts Swift Response at Cheddi Jagan International Airport The control tower at Cheddi Jagan International Airport received a...

Semi-submersible vessel found in creek near Port Kaituma River

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: On Saturday, April 20, 2024, at approximately 16:35 hours, the police discovered a semi-submersible vessel in Paiana...

Elite Cricket Academy nears completion – Ramson Jr.

The elite sports academy for cricket is set to be completed within the next month and a half, marking a significant milestone in Guyana’s...

Consultations ongoing for construction of solar farms in Essequibo

Efforts to accelerate the construction of solar farms in Charity and Onderneeming, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), have begun with a series of consultations and site...

Team Guyana Drone Soccer in San Diego for World Cup

Team Guyana Drone Soccer has touched down in San Diego, California, to participate in the prestigious Academic Drone Soccer World Cup and associated events,...

Persons urged to wear denim on April 24 to show support for survivors of...

See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security:  As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) winds down communities around the world are...

Guyanese diaspora plays key role in achieving ‘One Guyana’ – President Ali

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has expressed his disapproval and dismay at the verbal attack launched against the Guyanese diaspora who engaged him during...

From ‘corner shop’ to thriving retail/wholesale business – former boxing champion recalls moving from...

Nestled in the heart of Albouystown, Howard’s Groceries stands as a testament to dedication, hard work, and deep understanding of community needs. Over a...

GMSA calls for tax-free overtime work

The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) wants overtime work to be tax-free along with the removal of property tax and VAT on locally-produced...

Fire destroys Providence house

A fire of so far unknown origin this morning destroyed a house located at Old Road, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD). The one-storey wooden house...