Houston reels as Storm Harvey bears down on Louisiana
(BBC) Tropical Storm Harvey has made landfall again in the US state of Louisiana after hovering in the Gulf of Mexico.
Flash-flood warnings have been...
Windies win was Atherton’s biggest Test upset
(AFP) West Indies' stunning second Test win over England at Headingley was the biggest upset in the recent history of Test cricket, according to...
New meningitis test ‘could save lives’
(BBC) A hospital A&E department in Northern Ireland is to start using a new, rapid test for meningitis that should speed up diagnosis and...
Ottis Gibson confirmed as South Africa’s head coach
Ottis Gibson has been appointed as the head coach of the South Africa team.
Gibson, the former West Indies seamer, will leave his role as...
Houston dam begins overspill amid floods
(BBC) A major dam outside Houston has begun spilling over as Storm Harvey pushes the reservoir past capacity, Texas officials say.
Engineers have tried to...
Houston floods spark chaos, much more rain to come
(AFP) Massive flooding unleashed by deadly monster storm Harvey left Houston — the fourth-largest city in the United States — increasingly isolated Sunday as...
West Indies set 322 after Moeen onslaught turns tables
The Report by Andrew McGlashan
West Indies 427 and 5 for 0 (Brathwaite 4*, Powell 1*) need 317 more runs to beat England 258 and 490 for 8...
British woman heading to prison after falsely accusing 15 men of rape
(FOX NEWS) – A British woman dubbed an “attention-seeking” liar for falsely accusing 15 men of rape and sexual assault during four separate encounters was...
China says sanctions won’t help as Trump targets Venezuela
BEIJING (Reuters) - Venezuela’s close ally China said on Monday that history shows external interference and unilateral sanctions only make things more complex and...
Guatemalan president orders out UN anti-corruption investigator
(BBC) Guatemala's president has ordered the expulsion from the country of the head of the UN anti-corruption mission.
President Jimmy Morales ordered Iván Velásquez Gómez's...
Recent Articles
2 injured in late-night shooting at Onderneeming Sandpit
Two persons are currently hospitalised following an alleged shooting incident at Red Village, Onderneeming Sandpit, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Wednesday night at about 23:00h.
Injured...
PM Phillips reaffirms Guyana’s commitment to clean energy transition at OLADE meeting
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips reaffirmed Guyana’s ongoing commitment to sustainable energy development through its Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, during his...
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...