Thousands need shelter, healthcare in Caribbean after #Irma — UN
(AFP) Hurricane Irma has left about 17,000 people in desperate need of shelter and has devastated hospitals and health clinics across the eastern Caribbean...
Hurricane Irma: More than 100 high risk prisoners escaped
(BBC) More than 100 prisoners escaped when Hurricane Irma hit the British Virgin Islands, Foreign Office minister Sir Alan Duncan has confirmed.
He told MPs...
World XI series a ‘huge leap’ for Pakistan – Najam Sethi
The World XI side, led by coach Andy Flower along with head of the ICC's Pakistan Task Team (PTT) Giles Clarke, arrived at Allama Iqbal International Airport...
Mexico earthquake: Death toll rises to 90
(BBC) At least 90 people have died in Thursday's 8.1 magnitude earthquake in Mexico, officials have confirmed.
A government spokesman said 71 people had been...
Hurricane Irma: Cuba hit with strong winds and heavy rain
(BBC) Hurricane Irma is lashing Cuba with strong winds and heavy rain after devastating several Caribbean islands.
The hurricane made landfall on the Camaguey Archipelago,...
Hurricane Irma may cut power to over 9 mln people in Florida -utility
(Reuters) Hurricane Irma threatens to knock out power to more than 4.1 million homes and businesses served by Florida Power & Light (FPL), affecting...
Antigua PM says Barbudans have no choice but to leave
(CMC) Prime Minister Gaston Browne Friday reiterated that Barbuda, which was hit by Hurricane Irma earlier this week, is “uninhabitable” and that there will...
Hurricane Irma will ‘devastate’ part of United States –FEMA official
(Reuters) The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said today Hurricane Irma will devastate part of the United States and that U.S. officials are...
Irma powers toward Florida, leaving behind path of death, destruction
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos (Reuters) - Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in a century, drove toward Florida on Friday after...
Thai police probe teen’s claim that 40 men raped her
(CNN) Police in Thailand are investigating the alleged gang rape of a 14-year-old student last year.
The victim from Koh Raed, a small island in Thailand's...
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...