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EU agrees ‘best possible’ Brexit deal, urges Britons to back May

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders finally sealed a Brexit deal on Sunday, saying the package agreed with Prime Minister Theresa May was the...

Migrant caravan: US to investigate after child dies in custody at border

An investigation has been launched after a seven-year-old girl died while in the custody of the US Border Patrol. The Guatemalan child, named as Jakelin...

Journalist who exposed soccer corruption in Ghana shot dead

A journalist who exposed corruption in soccer in Ghana was killed by two gunmen, an attorney for his employer told CNN. Ahmed Hussein-Suale was near...

Missing Kenyan activist found dead

The BBC reported that missing Kenyan activist Caroline Mwatha has been found dead. Mwatha worked for the Dandora Community Justice Centre (DCDJ), documenting extra-judicial police...

New Zealand mosque shootings: 49 people killed in terrorist attack on worshippers

Dozens of worshippers were killed after mass shootings during Friday prayers at two mosques in New Zealand. Police Commissioner Mike Bush told a 4 a.m....

Notre-Dame cathedral on fire in Paris

(BBC) A fire has broken out at the famous Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris and has spread rapidly across the building. The cause is not yet...

Cost of basic foodstuff, medical services on the rise in Guyana – BoG report

The price of basic foodstuff including milk, fish and eggs, have steadily increased over the past year, with the price for at least one...

Boxer who suffered severe brain injury during Friday fight, has died at 28

Russia-born boxer Maxim Dadashev has died from injuries suffered in the ring. He was 28. His death was first confirmed by his trainer James “Buddy”...

How cells sense oxygen wins Nobel prize

(BBC) Three scientists who discovered how cells sense adapt to oxygen levels have won the 2019 Nobel Prize. Sir Peter Ratcliffe, of the University of...

US kills top Iranian general in Baghdad air strike; Iran says ‘revenge awaits criminals’

(BBC) Iran's most powerful military commander, Gen Qasem Soleimani, has been killed by a US air strike in Iraq. The 62-year-old spearheaded Iranian military operations...

Recent Articles

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...

Porter falls to death from Norton Street building after receiving electric shocks

A porter died on Friday morning after being electrocuted and falling from a three-story building on Norton Street in Georgetown. Dead is Bryan Hardilall of...

Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West

A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...

Duo charged for murder of security guard

Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...

NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders

Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...

“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production

Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...

Teens charged with murder of excavator operator

Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...

Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise  

A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...

Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine

The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...