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Hungry hippos move into Colombia town
- Biologists in Colombia say a drought has forced two hippopotamuses into a town in search of food.
The...
Commonwealth, CARICOM reiterate support for Guyana in border controversy with Venezuela
- Even as the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) 2015 concluded on Sunday, November 29 the international body, as expected, released the 2015...
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Paraguay head of indigenous affairs sacked over 'kick'
- The President of Paraguay has fired the head of the country's indigenous affairs office after...
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T&T flag-bandanna helps NY cops nab Trini robber
- A TRINIDADIAN robber who evaded US authorities for weeks, was caught on Wednesday. The giveaway...
CARICOM concerned about devaluing of Suriname currency
By Jomo Paul
– The recent move by the Government of Suriname to devalue its currency by more than 20% has sparked some concern...
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PNP hurting itself
- AT least one political analyst believes that Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller’s decision not to go to the polls before...
‘Crime issue has to be addressed collectively’ – CARICOM SG
By Jomo Paul
– As the United States and CARICOM signed a multibillion dollar agreement that would see a lot of emphasis being placed...
Suriname devalues local currency by more than 20%
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) – Suriname has devalued its local currency by more than 20 per cent, four years after it devalued the currency in...
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Security forces urged to be vigilant
- Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has said while there is trepidation in the face of terror attacks,...
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Jamaica to participate in US visa programme
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Homeland...
Recent Articles
Letter: Massive reforms needed in the auto insurance industry
Dear Editor,
It is time for the Government regulatory bodies to step in and rein in the insurance industry. On the one hand, while commercial...
Harris Paints opens new manufacturing plant, flagship store at BV
Harris Paints Guyana Limited has opened its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and flagship retail store at Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, marking a major milestone...
Brazilian miner stabs co-worker to death at ‘Honey Camp’
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating the alleged murder of Ovid James, a 37-year-old Miner from Mahdia Region #8, which...
ExxonMobil Guyana GSL T20: Pretorius, Hope lead GAW to opening victory
Fireworks illuminated the tapestry of the night sky above Providence, East Bank Demerara on Tuesday evening, as four teams lined up in the middle,...
Over 430 persons graduate from GT School of Nursing
The Ministry of Health’s Georgetown School of Nursing on Tuesday hosted its 33rd Biennial Graduation Ceremony, celebrating the institution’s largest cohort of graduates since...
Mashramani 2025 poised to be bigger, better and electrifying
Mashramani 2025, which was officially launched on Tuesday, is expected to be the largest and most electrifying Mash in Guyana’s history, highlighting Guyana’s diverse...
Changes to Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes Act will not infringe on citizens’...
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has explained that the government’s proposed amendments to the Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes Act will not infringe on...
Photos necessary for $100k cash grant registration – Min. Singh
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, has explained that the capturing...
With right systems, Moruca’s produce can feed families in TT, Barbados & beyond –...
President Dr Irfaan Ali has envisioned a future whereby the Moruca subdistrict in Region One (Barima-Waini) can produce enough food to supply other countries...
Sod turned for $4.4B Moruca Regional Hospital
President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony today turned the sod for the construction of the $4.4 billion Moruca Regional...