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‘Asafa is no fool’ – Sprinter’s parents defend son after positive drug test

The Gleaner - The parents of embattled former world record holder Asafa Powell have thrown their full support behind their son, saying they were...

Tobacco smuggling linked to organised crime, Bahamas workshop told

NASSAU, Bahamas -- There’s a “tangible” link between the smuggling of tobacco products and organized crime. That’s the view of Rhys Campbell, head of...

Brazil takes important step on Lethem Road, Hydro Project

The governments of Guyana and Brazil have agreed to establish a joint commission on infrastructure development, which will see this this country benefiting from...

Trini caught stealing containers of coconut water from Pomeroon

By Rajendra Prabhulall   A Trinidadian who was contracted by a company of the Twin Island Republic to transport a quantity of bottled coconut water from...

Guyana gets US$7.3M from CDF

Guyana and the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) on Saturday July 6 signed a country assistance programme agreement that will inject US$7.32M into Guyana’s agriculture...

‘Time to de-stigmatize agriculture’ – Ramotar to Caricom

By Radha Motielall President Donald Ramotar is of the view that for agriculture to prosper in this region, it will first need to be de-stigmatized...

PM Christie urges U.S, Canada to fulfill obligations

By Radha Motielall in Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Perry Christie of The Bahamas is urging his colleague Heads to impress on the United...

OAS report shows increase in drug consumption in South & Latin America

  By Radha Motielall in Trinidad and Tobago There is change in the drug market and this was highlighted in a report prepared and presented by...

Regional Transportation high on Caricom’s agenda

By Radha Motielall in Trinidad & Tobago Matters pertaining to transportation within the Caribbean Community will be the focus in a special session of the...

Time to put words into action – President Ramotar tells Caricom

President Donald Ramotar said Caricom needs more dynamism. Addressing the re-enacting of the treaty signing at Chaguaramas, the Guyanese President said the Region has...

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High Court dismisses Opposition’s challenge to declare Jagdeo’s seat vacant in Parliament

See statement from the Attorney General Chambers:  Today, the Honourable Justice, Nareshwar Harnanan, upheld the jurisdictional objection made by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo disputing...

India outlines seven-point plan to boost CARICOM development

With deep historical and cultural ties to the CARICOM region, India is taking steps to establish itself as a key development partner. Prime Minister of...

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire

Nov 20 (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, drawing criticism of the...

Global Super League announces changes to fixtures

There has been a change to the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) schedule with the final now set to take place on 6...

Ali, Modi advance talks on military defence cooperation, energy, healthcare, infrastructure

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi have held extensive discussions on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual...

Calvin Brutus files $400M lawsuit against SOCU, senior police ranks

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Calvin Brutus has filed civil proceedings against several senior members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Special...

Antigua PM assures of financial stability as LIAT returns to Guyana

The arrival of LIAT 2020 at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Timehri on Tuesday, marked another important milestone in the development of Guyana’s...

PM Modi arrives in Guyana for historic three-day State visit

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali welcomed the Prime Minister of India, the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Tuesday night, at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The...

US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect

(CNN) The United States has formally recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s president-elect following the disputed July 28 presidential election, Secretary...

Sheriff St. crash highlights challenge of ensuring compliance with traffic laws – Edghill

Minister of Public Works Statement on the Tragic Accident on Sheriff Street It is with profound sadness that I address the tragic accident that occurred...