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Earthquake rocks Barbados

- An earthquake measuring magnitude 6.7 has struck off the Caribbean island of Barbados early Tuesday morning (February 18). The quake hit just before...

CAL recognizes Guyana as key market partner; promises affordable prices

By Kurt Campbell – Trinidad based Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is high on hopes to become more integrated in the local business community and generally...

Caribbean faces threat of biggest tsunami ever recorded

- The Caribbean could be at risk from a mega-tsunami that scientists warn could devastate coastlines from Florida to Brazil following a volcanic...

Trinidad & Tobago records more than 2,500 teenage pregnancies annually

CMC – Education Minister Dr. Tim Gopeesingh said many men were getting away with statutory rape after indicating that more than 2, 500 teenage...

Suriname experiences first “freak” hail storm in decades

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC - “It’s raining ice outside,” a young woman in southern Paramaribo yelled on Thursday night as she ran out into her...

CARICOM Secretary General reiterates call on Dominican Republic to ‘right terrible wrong’

- Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin LaRocque, has reiterated the Community’s call on the Dominican Republic to take steps to...

Venezuelan beauty queen slain; daughter survives shooting

Caracas, Venezuela (CNN) -- In one of her last Twitter posts, Venezuelan beauty queen Monica Spear wished her fans peace, health and love. The 29-year-old...

INTERPOL urges Caribbean to make use of tools to fight crimes against children

LYONS, France (CMC) – The international Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is urging the Caribbean and other developing nations to maximize the use of its...

Ambassador LaRocque wishes CARICOM well in 2014, looks forward to completion of strategic plan

- In his end of year message Secretary General of CARICOM (Caribbean Community)Ambassador Irwin LaRocque said unsurprisingly, sustainable economic growth and development emerged...

World Bank rates The Bahamas as the wealthiest Caricom country

- The World Bank has rated The Bahamas as the wealthiest Caricom country. The Washington-based financial institution said The Bahamas is the most...

Recent Articles

Broadcasters confirmed for Global Super League

The broadcasters for the 2024 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have been confirmed with the tournament available to watch worldwide. The tournament will...

GSL T20: Final batch of tickets for opening match released

The final batch of tickets for the opening match of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have been released for sale at the...

Over 1300 traffic cases recorded in two days

The Guyana Police Force's Traffic Department has embarked on an aggressive Enforcement Exercise and over the last two days, made out some 1,353 cases...

G/town businessman nabbed with illegal gun, ammo

At about 03:15 hrsh today, acting on information received, a Police team led by an Assistant Superintendent proceeded to Middleton Street, Campbellville, Georgetown in...

Teen shot in leg at Sophia

Police are investigating an alleged shooting incident committed on a 17-year-old Labourer from 'B' Field Sophia which occurred at about 02:30h today at A'...

Venezuelan nationals arrested for attacking, stabbing cop at Stabroek Market

A Police Constable stationed at Brickdam Station and attached to the Criminal Investigation Department was attacked, stabbed and injured at about 23:45h on Saturday...

EBD Public Road to Diamond First Ave. alternative connection among $17B road works

The Ministry of Public Works has injected $17 billion to rehabilitate 19 main access roads in Regions Four and Five. Six contracts were signed on...

Seize job opportunities in new, growing sectors in economy – VP to 305 Nations...

The Nations University saw 305 students graduating on Saturday and they were encouraged to not be distracted by the noise of the world and...

Berbice fisherman dies after vehicle plunges into trench

The lifeless body of 34-year-old fisherman, Mitchell Benn, was pulled from his pickup, which was submerged in a canal at Port Mourant, Corentyne, Region...

NWD farmers nabbed with unlicensed shotguns, ammo

Two farmers were arrested this morning in the North-West District, Region One (Barima-Waini) after police found two unlicensed shotguns with matching ammunition at their...