Sri Lanka secure World Cup berth after Windies defeat
Sri Lanka have become the eighth and final team to qualify automatically for the 2019 World Cup, following West Indies' seven-wicket defeat against England...
Mexico: Huge earthquake topples buildings, killing more than 200
(BBC) A strong earthquake has struck central Mexico, killing more than 200 people and toppling dozens of buildings in the capital, Mexico City.
At least...
Hurricane Maria pummels Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AFP) — Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico on Wednesday, pummelling the US territory after already killing at least...
Mexico: Powerful earthquake strikes south
(BBC) A strong earthquake has hit central Mexico, causing panic and sending thousands of people into the streets.
The 7.1 magnitude quake was felt in...
Trump says if threatened, U.S. will ‘totally destroy’ North Korea
By Steve Holland, Jeff Mason
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his threats against North Korea over its nuclear challenge on Tuesday,...
Rohingya villagers in Myanmar beg for safe passage
SITTWE, Myanmar, (Reuters) – Thousands of Rohingya Muslims in violence-racked northwest Myanmar are pleading with authorities for safe passage from two remote villages that...
Sammy denies giving CWI president Cameron the snub
Did Darren Sammy snub Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Dave Cameron at the post-match presentation ceremony at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday?
Sammy was a member of the...
Six Dreamers sue Trump administration over DACA decision
By Dan Levine
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - San Diego attorney Dulce Garcia has regularly defended clients in immigration court. Now, she is the one seeking...
Hurricane Maria to become major storm near Caribbean islands
(BBC) Maria is expected to become a dangerous major hurricane as it nears the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean.
It has been upgraded to a...
T20 leagues are the future, says multi-team owner Zinta
CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – Twenty20 leagues around the world have the potential to eclipse international cricket as the shortest format of the game continues...
Recent Articles
Fire destroys clothing stall in Linden
See full statement from the Guyana Fire Service:
A fire of unknown origin was reported to the Linden Fire Station at 2:14 PM this afternoon...
Jagdeo worried about compromising evidence as elections fraud case drags on
The trial into fraud charges surrounding the 2020 General and Regional Elections is expected to continue on Friday, November 01, 2024, following several delays.
General...
Shooting of 6-Y-O: “Miceman” walks free as DPP withdraws charge
Proceedings in the Georgetown court of acting Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty took an unexpected turn on Wednesday when the case against Marcus, also known...
Diwali transcends boundaries of religion, ignites spirit of unity, radiates hope, happiness – Pres....
Diwali in Guyana has always been a community affair, given that the Festival of Lights, is one of the most anticipated religious observances for...
Historic significance of National Track & Field Centre highlighted at Deepavali Mahotsav
As Deepavali – the major Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance with light dispelling darkness- got...
Diwali Messages
Peoples Progressive Party
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends its warmest greetings to all Guyanese, particularly the Hindu community, on the auspicious occasion of Diwali,...
Brutus’ case does not make entire police force bad – Jagdeo
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus’ implications in financial crimes cannot be used to paint the entire Guyana Police Force (GPF) as bad, says...
Govt to clamp down on companies rotating foreign workers to avoid taxes
The Government is beginning to clamp down on companies which are rotating foreign workers to avoid remitting taxes to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA).
Vice...
Sarah Browne and Vickash Ramkissoon permitted as Parliamentary Secretaries – CCJ
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today (Wednesday, October 30) delivered a ruling which determined that Sarah Browne and Vickash Ramkissoon are permitted to...
Berbice man remanded for raping 9-Y-O girl
A 27-year-old man was today remanded to prison for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl.
The court heard that the girl had fallen unconscious and had...