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Canada sends 55,000 AstraZeneca vaccines for Guyana

Another tranche of 55,000 AstraZeneca vaccines on Friday arrived in Guyana, adding more resources to continue the vaccination campaign in the wake of COVID-19. This...

Sadhguru to visit Guyana today as part ‘Save Soil’ movement

Fresh off the heels of his scintillating performance at this year’s MahaShivRatri celebrations in India on March 1, Soca superstar Machel Montano will join...

Efforts must be redoubled to create zone of peace in South America – PM...

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, recently attended the Presidential PROSUR Summit and called for enhanced and consolidated security cooperation strategies, as well as...

Pres. Ali extends condolences on horrific train crash in India

President Dr Irfaan Ali has written Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend condolences on the devastating three-train collision which killed at least 288 people...

CARICOM calls for immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza

Full statement below: The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) remains deeply distressed by the ongoing violence and deteriorating situation in Gaza, which has resulted in the...

Chris becomes second hurricane of Atlantic season

MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Tropical Storm Chris surged Tuesday into hurricane strength as it churned away from the US East coast and became...

Zimbabwe’s MDC Alliance says Chamisa beat Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe's opposition says its candidate, Nelson Chamisa, has won Monday's presidential election. The MDC Alliance says the ruling Zanu-PF party is attempting to rig the...

Trump announces ‘incredible’ trade deal with Mexico

(BBC) The US and Mexico have reached common ground on key trade terms as pressure mounts to complete renegotiation of the North American Free...

US Coast Guard nabs three smugglers, seizes millions in cocaine in Caribbean Sea

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (CMC) — The United States Coast Guard says crew members from the cutter Joseph Tezanos have transferred custody of three...

Portugal hit by hurricane-force winds

Hurricane-force winds have struck central and northern Portugal, leaving 300,000 homes without power. The remnants of Hurricane Leslie swept in overnight on Saturday, with winds...

Recent Articles

Man found dead in car on Heroes Highway

Police ranks from Regional Division #4B today discovered the body of a male in a motorcar along the Heroes Highway, East Bank Demerara. Based on...

WCD labourer busted with ganja

A 30-year-old labourer has been arrested after police found a quantity of marijuana at his Best Village, West Coast Demerara home. The discovery was made...

Pensioner killed on EBD roadway

A pensioner was killed Saturday night on the East Bank Demerara Public Road after a motorcar crashed into his electric bike. Dead is 81-year-old Donovan...

Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes, search under way

DUBAI, May 19 (Reuters) - A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain...

New ramp, dredging, road upgrades for fisherfolks at Ogle outfall

Fisherfolks operating at the Ogle Outfall on the East Coast of Demerara will benefit from a new ramp to bring their boats onshore and...

“Every single person must be employed” – Pres. Ali as Welding Certification programme rolled...

Employment has been guaranteed for Guyanese participating in a new welding programme being facilitated by the Guyana Government through the School of the Nations...

MMA-ADA receives $110M excavator to advance agricultural works

The Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary- Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) at Onverwagt, Region Five on Saturday received a $110 million Amphibious Excavator to aid in the efficient...

Nearly 5lbs of ganja found at La Grange

Police in Regional Division #3 have unearthed close to five pounds of marijuana in an abandoned workshop at La Grange, West Bank Demerara. The discovery...

Guyana to host regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July

See below for a statement on Guyana hosting the regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July: The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s...

Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 set for February 18-21

See below for a statement on the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...