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Friday, April 26, 2024

Thousands in ‘March for Europe’ rally in London

(BBC) Demonstrators at the "March for Europe" rally, which was organised on social media, are holding placards saying "Bremain" and "We Love EU". Protester Mark...

Barbados court rules against fingerprinting at ports of entry

A plan to fingerprint air and sea passengers entering Barbados, including citizens, has been ruled unconstitutional, stopping the government from going through with the...

Taiwan misfires supersonic killer missile toward China

Taiwan accidentally launches missile toward China, kills fishing boat captain (CNN)  A Taiwan warship mistakenly launched a supersonic "aircraft carrier killer" missile toward China...

DEADLY SIEGE ENDS: All 20 hostages killed are foreigners, military says

Dhaka, Bangladesh (CNN) Gunmen seized a bakery in Dhaka overnight, killing 20 hostages and two officers in a standoff that ended Saturday morning, the...

CARICOM Heads to tackle de-risking, Brexit at upcoming meeting in Georgetown

When Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government meet in Georgetown next week, they will do so against the background of a number of threats to the Region’s...

Hostage crisis in Bangladeshi capital

(BBC) Gunmen have stormed a popular cafe in the diplomatic area of the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, taking a number of hostages, officials say. Several foreigners...

Gov’t official in India resigns over ‘rape victim selfie’

(BBC) An Indian official has resigned after she and another women's rights advocate were pictured taking a smiling selfie with a rape victim. First emerging...

Millions of dollars found stashed in buckets at Miami home, police say

(CNN) Authorities found millions of dollars stashed inside buckets hidden in attic walls, along with drugs and a gun, during a search of a home...

Gov’t should convene special meeting to examine possible implications of Brexit – Jagdeo

Dire consequences could be looming ahead for Guyana if it does not take the necessary precautions to secure itself from possible repercussions of the...

Rio’s horror week: Body parts wash up near Olympics beach volleyball site

(CNN) - With just 36 days to go before the Rio Olympics kick off, the situation in the host city just went from bad...

Recent Articles

Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo

The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...

Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo

The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...

Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana

See full statement from Massy Motors:  Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...

Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica

Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.  Shawn Caesar,...

Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...

GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition

The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown. Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...

Fire destroys sections of Linden Market

A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls. The fire began at...

Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...

Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali

Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...

Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus

Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...