Lightning strikes kill 50 in Bangladesh
(BBC) More than 50 people across Bangladesh have died after being struck by lightning in the past two days, police say.
Many of the dead...
World’s biggest plane makes rare flight
(CNN) - The undisputed superstar of the skies -- the biggest airplane in the world -- is taking flight on a rare delivery...
Car swallowed by giant sinkhole in London
London (CNN) - A car has been swallowed by a giant sinkhole in a residential street in London.
The Metropolitan Police were called to the...
Brazil Senate puts Rousseff on trial, ending 13 years of leftist rule
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazil’s Senate voted today to put leftist President Dilma Rousseff on trial in a historic decision brought on by a deep...
Rousseff impeachment vote: Brazil Senate set to decide
(BBC) Brazil's Senate is debating whether President Dilma Rousseff should face a full impeachment trial.
If a simple majority votes in favour, as is expected,...
WICB salutes Tony Cozier for “outstanding” work…says his life was dedicated to the game
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) moments ago has paid tribute to Winston Anthony Lloyd Cozier, the legendary cricket journalist, who died this morning in...
Indian woman, 72, gives birth to first child
New Delhi (AFP) - Doctors in India on Wednesday raised ethical and health concerns after a woman gave birth to her first child in...
Guyanese students to benefit from Rihanna’s scholarship programme
Barbadian-born Grammy-winning singer Rihanna has announced a global scholarship programme that would fund education for students from seven countries, including her home country and...
Barack Obama to visit Hiroshima on Japan and Vietnam trip
Barack Obama is to visit Hiroshima this month - the first serving US president to travel to the Japanese city since it was hit...
French ‘sex pest’ resignation leaves bitter taste
France's Baupin sexual harassment case leaves bitter taste
(BBC) - Hard not to feel depressed and disenchanted by the allegations of sexual harassment now swirling...
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Broadcasters confirmed for Global Super League
The broadcasters for the 2024 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have been confirmed with the tournament available to watch worldwide. The tournament will...
GSL T20: Final batch of tickets for opening match released
The final batch of tickets for the opening match of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have been released for sale at the...
Over 1300 traffic cases recorded in two days
The Guyana Police Force's Traffic Department has embarked on an aggressive Enforcement Exercise and over the last two days, made out some 1,353 cases...
G/town businessman nabbed with illegal gun, ammo
At about 03:15 hrsh today, acting on information received, a Police team led by an Assistant Superintendent proceeded to Middleton Street, Campbellville, Georgetown in...
Teen shot in leg at Sophia
Police are investigating an alleged shooting incident committed on a 17-year-old Labourer from 'B' Field Sophia which occurred at about 02:30h today at A'...
Venezuelan nationals arrested for attacking, stabbing cop at Stabroek Market
A Police Constable stationed at Brickdam Station and attached to the Criminal Investigation Department was attacked, stabbed and injured at about 23:45h on Saturday...
EBD Public Road to Diamond First Ave. alternative connection among $17B road works
The Ministry of Public Works has injected $17 billion to rehabilitate 19 main access roads in Regions Four and Five.
Six contracts were signed on...
Seize job opportunities in new, growing sectors in economy – VP to 305 Nations...
The Nations University saw 305 students graduating on Saturday and they were encouraged to not be distracted by the noise of the world and...
Berbice fisherman dies after vehicle plunges into trench
The lifeless body of 34-year-old fisherman, Mitchell Benn, was pulled from his pickup, which was submerged in a canal at Port Mourant, Corentyne, Region...
NWD farmers nabbed with unlicensed shotguns, ammo
Two farmers were arrested this morning in the North-West District, Region One (Barima-Waini) after police found two unlicensed shotguns with matching ammunition at their...