‘Exam topper’ sent to jail for cheating
(BBC) An Indian student has been sent to jail for cheating after she failed a retest.
Ruby Rai, 17, ranked first in the Bihar state...
Cricket’s Olympics question gains urgency
(ESPNCricinfo) Opposition to cricket's entry into the Olympics is set to become increasingly problematic after the ICC was advised that the sport's preferred path...
Pope says Christians should apologize to gay people
Aboard the Papal Plane (CNN) - Pope Francis said Sunday that Christians owe apologies to gays and others who have been offended or exploited...
Italian mafia boss caught after 20 years on run
(BBC) One of Italy's most wanted mafia bosses has been caught after 20 years on the run, with the authorities finding him asleep in...
First voyage through new Panama canal
(BBC) A Chinese container ship has become the first vessel to sail into the newly expanded Panama Canal.
Thousands gathered today as the ship, called...
Asian millionaires now ‘wealthiest in the world’
Asian millionaires now control more wealth than their peers in North America, Europe and other regions, according to a new World Wealth Report from...
West Indies target final hurrah
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The Preview by Brydon Coverdale (ESPNCricinfo)
And then there were two. This tri-series, played across three Caribbean countries - Guyana, St Kitts and Nevis,...
At least 26 dead in West Virginia flooding
(CNN) West Virginia rescue crews worked steadily overnight and into the morning to answer emergency calls from residents stranded by fast-moving floodwaters that...
Hundreds rescued in deadly U.S. floods
According to a BBC report published today, hundreds of persons stranded by floods have been rescued in West Virginia, with the death toll now...
Bernie Sanders: I’ll probably vote for Clinton
(CNN) Bernie Sanders said Friday he will likely vote for Hillary Clinton for president in November, the strongest expression of support yet from the Vermont...
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...