Massive earthquake hits western Japan, triggering tsunami warnings
(CNN) A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on Monday afternoon, collapsing buildings, causing fires and triggering tsunami alerts as far away as eastern...
New US citizens gladly take oath despite toxic debate
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Argenoves Pinales, a 25-year-old medical assistant and restaurant manager working two jobs is over the moon to become...
Record heatwave across Northern Hemisphere
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Canada: Liberals scrap controversial family reunification lottery, accepting more applications
(CBC News) Justin Trudeau's Liberal government is dropping its controversial lottery system for reuniting immigrant families and returning to a first-come, first-served system following backlash...
Deadly typhoon lands in south China
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Guangdong is on its highest alert for the...
Hurricane Michael: Category four storm lashes Florida coast
Hurricane Michael - a category four storm with winds reaching 155mph (250km/h) - has made landfall in Florida's north-west Panhandle region.
According to the National...
FBI arrests man in Florida suspected of sending parcel bombs
PLANTATION, Fl., (Reuters) – Federal authorities arrested a man in Florida today suspected of sending at least a dozen parcel bombs to high-profile critics...
Kabul explosion kills 40 at gathering of clerics
At least 40 people have been killed in an explosion at a meeting hall in the Afghan capital, Kabul, the health ministry says.
At least...
Brexit in turmoil as May pulls vote to seek changes to EU divorce
LONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday postponed a parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal to seek more concessions but the European...
Democrats to take on Trump as divided US Congress gets to work
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Democrats take over the US House of Representatives on Thursday, ushering in a new era of divided government in...
Recent Articles
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...
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...