Concerns grow as Artic river turns ‘blood-red’
Red river near Arctic nickel plant examined by inspectors
(BBC) Russian environmental inspectors are trying to establish why a river near the Norilsk Nickel industrial...
US ‘Dreamer’ Daniela Vargas ‘facing deportation’ after speech
(BBC) A 22-year-old woman brought illegally to the US from Argentina at the age of seven has been arrested after speaking about her plight...
Samsung warns about ‘listening’ TV
- Samsung is warning customers to avoid discussing personal information in front of their smart television set. The warning applies to TV viewers...
No-deal Brexit ‘could cost 600,000 jobs worldwide’ — study
(Reprinted from AFP)
A British departure from the European Union without a deal could put 600,000 jobs around the world at risk, with Germany...
Indian woman wins top bravery award for dramatic sea rescue
(BBC) Seven fishermen owe Captain Radhika Menon their lives.
After their engine failed and their anchor was lost off the coast of India's Andhra Pradesh...
West Indies beat India by 1 run in first T20
West Indies have won the first T20 International against India in Florida.
West Indies 245 for 6 (Lewis 100, Charles 79) beat India 244 for...
Rio declares state of emergency ahead of Olympics
(CNN) Just under 50 days before the Olympics, Rio de Janeiro's state governor has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency that...
Only woman on FBI’s 10 most-wanted list arrested in Mexico
(Reprinted from CNN)
After months on the run, a woman who allegedly plotted the death of a romantic rival in Texas has been captured in...
Yellow vest protests ‘economic catastrophe’ for France
The "yellow vest" protests have been "a catastrophe" for the French economy, the finance minister says.
France has seen four consecutive weekends of demonstrations against...
Ohio man with HIV charged with murder after girlfriend dies of AIDS
(NY POST) A married man accused of not telling his longtime girlfriend that he was HIV-positive was charged with murder after the woman died of...
Recent Articles
Deaths of Berbice siblings may not be dengue-related, samples sent to lab for diagnosis...
As investigations continue into the deaths of the Berbice siblings who died a day apart from each other, health officials have sent samples to...
Stabroek Market Wharf cleanup is 85% complete
Efforts to clear the rubble and debris from the collapsed Stabroek Market Wharf are swiftly underway, with approximately 85 per cent of the clearing...
Govt to appeal ruling on teachers’ strike – AG
The government will be moving to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the ruling handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Supreme...
Jurassic-themed promenade, boating activity, golf course, shops, boardwalk among plans for National Park
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has revealed a new zone plan for the enhancement of the National Park, which will see the introduction of...
Saharan Dust plume projected to pass over Guyana from Friday-Sunday – EPA
See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency:
The Environmental Protection Agency hereby issues an advisory on a forecasted Saharan Dust plume projected to be...
2 mining operations in Puruni flagged for unsafe conditions
Two operations in Puruni Mining District in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were flagged by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Labour...
Berbice siblings died from dengue complications – Dr Anthony
The Berbice brother and sister who died a day apart had complications associated with dengue fever, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed.
Speaking to...
Vreed-en-Hoop to G/town water taxi operation back to normal
See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD):
Waters taxis have received the green light to resume use of the Stabroek stelling for the...
President Ali receives UWI American Foundation Legacy Award
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, championing a robust Caribbean identity, has urged the region to actively embrace and value its unique culture and abundance...
Govt/contractor dispute on GtE will not affect US EXIM Bank loan – Jagdeo
The ongoing dispute between the Guyana Government and its contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, Lindsayca CH4 Guyana Inc. (LNDCH4), will not affect...