South Africa cricketers could resume training next week after government nod
Subject to government approval, South Africa's national and franchise cricketers could be back in training from next week, and may be involved in an...
World leaders to stay at home in first ‘virtual’ UN General Assembly
The general debate of the General Assembly, traditionally the most high-profile UN event of the year, will be a slimmed-down affair this September, with...
Quick Covid-19 test to roll out in 133 nations
(BBC) A test that can accurately diagnose coronavirus in minutes will dramatically expand testing in low and middle-income countries, the World Health Organization (WHO)...
Kapil Dev, legendary Indian cricketer, hospitalized after heart attack
(CNN) Indian cricketing legend Kapil Dev is recovering in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU) after suffering a heart attack, a spokesperson for the...
US Supreme Court overturns limits of congregations
(BBC) The US Supreme Court has temporarily blocked New York from enforcing attendance limits at places of worship in areas hit hard by coronavirus.
In...
International food prices continue rising in April
6 May 2021, Rome - International food commodity prices rose for the 11th consecutive month in April, with sugar leading the increase and cereals resuming their...
First US case of Omicron coronavirus variant reported
Public health officials in California have confirmed the first known case of the Omicron coronavirus variant in the US.
The Centers for Disease Control...
Guyana makes more submissions as border controversy case continues before ICJ
STATEMENT ON THE SUBMISSION TO THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA OF ITS MEMORIAL ON THE...
Pres Ali extends condolence on “senseless” killing of former Japanese PM; flags to be...
President Dr Irfaan Ali has extended his sincere condolences to the Government and people of Japan on the "senseless" assassination of the country's former...
Covid global health emergency is over, WHO says
(BBC) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that Covid-19 no longer represents a "global health emergency".
The statement represents a major step towards ending...
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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.
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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
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“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production
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Teens charged with murder of excavator operator
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Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise
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Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine
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