World holds breath as U.S. government shuts down
Washington (CNN) -- The game of chicken failed. Neither side blinked. Now millions will pay the price. Americans watched a colossal failure by Congress...
US mulls ban on flavoured e-cigarettes amid youth ‘epidemic’
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US regulators said Wednesday they are considering an immediate ban on flavored e-cigarettes, as the Food and Drug Administration...
Maduro supporters storm Venezuela’s National Assembly
(BBC) Dozens of government supporters have burst into Venezuela's opposition-controlled National Assembly, reportedly injuring several lawmakers and journalists.
Witnesses said the fracas came after an...
Two Republican senators propose bill to slash legal U.S. immigration
(Reuters) Two Republican senators proposed steps to slash the number of legal immigrants admitted into the United States by half on Tuesday, but the...
Malinga omitted from ODIs against Pakistan due to poor form
Lasith Malinga has been omitted from Sri Lanka's squad for the Pakistan ODIs, while Angelo Mathews is again unavailable through injury. Sri Lanka Cricket...
UK’s May plans to quit before 2022 election — MPs
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May told her MPs Wednesday she plans to quit before the 2022 election, as she...
After 1,000-year split, pope and Russian patriarch embrace in Cuba
HAVANA (Reuters) - Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill embraced and kissed on Friday in a historic meeting, uniting to issue a global...
Macron seeks to cut number of MPs by a third
(BBC) French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed a radical overhaul of the country's government.
Speaking at the historic Palace of Versailles, he said he planned...
Egypt orders Brotherhood head arrest
(BBC) - Egypt's state prosecutor has issued an arrest warrant for the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohamed Badie, and a number of other...
Drug lord ‘El Chapo’ recaptured after jail break
Law enforcement authorities in Mexico have recaptured drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, six months after he escaped from a maximum-security jail.
In a post...
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DEMTOCO announces after-tax-profit of $2.27B amid rise in cigarette smuggling
At the 90th Annual General Meeting held today at the Marriott Hotel, Demerara Tobacco Company Limited (DEMTOCO), a leader in the tobacco industry, shared...
CARICOM should explore joint legislation to improve cricket governance – Pres. Ali
Chairman of CARICOM and President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has signalled a call for common legislation in the region to streamline and strengthen the...
Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector
The Ministry of Education has embarked on aligning TVET with current and future labor market demands at both secondary and post-secondary education levels.
A critical...
Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting wildfires
In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training...
Essequibo resident, Vera Florence, celebrates 100th birthday
Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, a remarkable soul celebrates 100 years on earth. Vera Florence Venture, a name synonymous with resilience and community...
Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo
The 32nd Congress of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is set for May 3-5, 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.
The Congress is the...
Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal
The government has relocated over 190 families who were squatting in the Success Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, and the riverbank along the East...
Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...
T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally
A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors.
The 19-member...
GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI):
Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks
The...