Pope says Mother Teresa to be made a saint
canonization date set for September 4
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Mother Teresa will be made a saint on Sept. 4. Pope Francis set the canonization...
Nigeria’s oil revenues of US$16 billion missing – in massive scam
(BBC) Nigeria's state-owned oil firm failed to transfer US$16bn to the treasury in 2014, the government says.
An audit of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) showed the...
Russia begins withdrawing forces from Syria
(CNN) Russia began withdrawing its forces from Syria this morning in a move that will leave behind both significant destruction and a Syrian...
Indian student hacked to death for intercaste marriage
An Indian student from the lowest Dalit caste was hacked to death and his wife critically injured in southern India in a suspected "honour...
Deadly blast in Turkey – 27 killed
(CNN) An explosion ripped through a busy square in the Turkish capital Sunday afternoon, killing at least 27 people and wounding 75 others,...
Think this is a photo? Think again
These hyper-realistic photos are actually oil paintings
(CNN) Water droplets slide down the faces of children as they stare directly at what you could...
UN head calls for “solid funding, courageous advocacy” to achieve gender equality …in message...
Here is the full text of the UN Secretary General's message to mark International Women’s Day (IWD):
As a boy growing up in post-war Korea,...
Former U.S. First Lady Nancy Reagan died today, age 94
(CNN) Former first lady of the United States of America, Nancy Reagan, who joined her husband on a storybook journey from Hollywood to...
RACE TO WHITE HOUSE: Clinton and Trump tighten election grip
(BBC) - Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump have each won the most States on the biggest day of the race for the...
Twice as many girls as boys will never start school – according to new...
Almost 16 million girls between the ages six and 11 will never get the chance to learn to read or write in primary school...
Recent Articles
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...
Global Super League trophy unveiled
The trophy for ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) has been unveiled by Guyana’s President, His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and shown...
3 cops under close arrest as OPR probes shooting incident at Lethem
See below for a statement from the Guyana Police Force:
The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is looking into the circumstances surrounding the alleged shooting...
23-Y-O woman hospitalised after stabbed, chopped by GDF rank
Litisha Reynolds, a 23-year-old female resident from No. 30 Village, West Coast Berbice, is now hospitalised in critical condition after she was stabbed multiple...