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Slow pitches hampering Windies return as world beaters — Langer

Australia’s stand-in coach Justin Langer says slow pitches in the Caribbean are preventing the regional side from re-emerging as a powerhouse in world cricket. Langer...

Jamaica not preparing to leave Caricom, says Holness

Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness, yesterday, launched his promised Caricom Review Commission and immediately dismissed speculation that Jamaica is preparing to pull out of...

Istanbul terror attack: 41 killed

airport resumes flights amid blood, shattered glass Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) As passengers at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport waited to board their flights Wednesday, workers picked...

Gold price increase on world market could benefit Guyana – Trotman

The increase in gold prices on the international market could help Guyana surpass its targeted production. The increase follows the UK’s vote to leave...

Deadly attack on Istanbul airport

(BBC) A gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk international airport has killed at least 10 people and injured others, with reports of at least...

IT’S CONFIRMED …Warner Park in St. Kitts & Nevis is 2016 CPL Finals venue

- CEO Damien O’Donohoe says CPL Finals will be held in a “fitting arena” The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) are delighted to announce that...

‘Have never been as fit as I am today’ – Kohli

(ESPNCricinfo) India's Test captain Virat Kohli has said that his outlook towards fitness changed after IPL 2012, and a healthier body has not only...

‘STAND TOGETHER’ – CARICOM Deputy SG urges Member States in wake of Brexit

With the world still reeling after the revolutionary withdrawal of the United Kingdom from one of the largest politico-economic blocs – the European Union,...

Brexit vote: Bitter exchanges in EU parliament debate

(BBC) The European parliament's first debate on the UK's vote to leave has been marked by bitter exchanges. A central figure in the Leave campaign,...

Man arrested in Brazil for attempt to douse Olympic torch

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – A man has been arrested for trying to extinguish the Olympic torch by throwing a bucket of water over...

Recent Articles

GNBS urges importers, manufacturers to get registered

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) is urging all importers, manufacturers, and dealers to register with the agency. Head of Corporate Communications Lloyd David...

WWF supports Guyana’s position as a global leader in biodiversity conservation

A team from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) earlier today paid a courtesy call on Mr. Robert M. Persaud, Foreign Secretary and Chairman of...

My endorsement of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali

Dear Editor, This year, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali will complete his first term in office, having served as the President of the Co-operative Republic...

2 dead, several injured in Mahaicony attack

See below for a statement from the Guyana Police Force on an incident at Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, which left two persons dead and...

$86M cutting-edge equipment to clear backlogs, deliver efficient results at Forensic Lab

The Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL) marked a significant milestone today (January 15, 2025) with the unveiling of its state-of-the-art Zeiss Sigma 360VP Scanning...

Benn hints at stronger penalties for gun-related crimes

As part of its crime-fighting strategy, the Ministry of Home Affairs is currently having consultations with the Legal Affairs Ministry on increasing the penalties...

Over 25,000 Guyanese employed as investors grow in forestry sector

Guyana’s forestry sector has attracted several new investors and expanded to employ more than 25, 000 Guyanese over the past few years due to...

Gaza ceasefire deal reached between Israel, Hamas; truce to begin Sunday

DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Negotiators reached a phased deal on Wednesday to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the U.S. and Qatar said, after...

14-17 Years Old who registered during 2019 H2H exercise have to re-register – GECOM

See below for a statement from the Guyana Elections Commission:  Persons who were 14-17 Years Old During House-to-House Registration 2019 are Reminded to Apply for Registration,...

2 SWAT ranks under close arrest after ganja found in car

Two ranks attached to the Guyana Police Force's SWAT Unit are currently under close arrest after a quantity of marijuana was found in the...