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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Orlando gunman’s wife, Noor Salman, ‘may face charges’

(BBC) The wife of the gunman who killed 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando could face charges in connection with the attack,...

World’s largest cruise ship to sail into Jamaica

Harmony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, is slated to make its inaugural call to Jamaica in November. The vessel, owned by Royal...

No decision yet on venue for CPL finals

Just 15 days away from the opening match of the Hero Caribbean League (CPL) 2016 and  there is still no word on the venue...

Morne Morkel says ‘super excited’ to be part of CPL 2016

St. Lucia Zouks fast bowler Morne Morkel is relishing the prospect of being a part of the fourth edition of the Hero Caribbean Premier...

Witness: Orlando shooter laughed during rampage

(CNN) Norman Casiano crawled into a bathroom and wedged himself into a stall, crammed with at least a dozen people. They were hiding, crying...

IPL 2017 might be played outside India, claims BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur

The BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur has revealed that the members of the Indian Premier League Governing Council will deliberate over whether the IPL 2017 edition can...

Moody hails growth of CPL, predicts bright chapter in sunshine State

Australian two-time ICC Cricket World Cup winner Tom Moody believes that this year’s Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will be the most competitive yet...

ACS, OAS to help Venezuela through open and inclusive dialogue

Heads of Government and the State of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) at a recent Summit held in Cuba, embraced an Organisation of...

Inter-American press body concerned at cyber-bullying of several T&T journalists

(IAPA) MIAMI, Florida:  The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed concern about actions of cyberbullying against journalists in Trinidad and Tobago who have...

PPP/C says looking forward to debate on Rodney CoI Report

As thousands in Guyana and many other countries observe the 36th anniversary of the assassination of Dr Walter Rodney, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) said...

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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...

Armed suspects nabbed by Lusignan residents, 2 firearms recovered

Residents of Lusignan on the East Coast of Demerara battled gunfire in the wee hours of today and managed to capture two armed male...

Prison officer jailed 3 years after busted with ganja at Mazaruni Prison

Joel Johnson, a 21-year-old Prison Officer of Lot 1 Section 'C', Clonbrook, East Coast Demerara, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment after he...