Toronto’s controversial ‘crack cocaine’ Mayor, Rob Ford, dies – age 46
(CNN) - Former Mayor of Toronto Rob Ford has died, according to his chief of staff, Dan Jacobs.
Ford, who had been battling an aggressive form...
Political ‘tsunami’ sweeps U.S.
Washington (CNN) Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump won pivotal primaries Tuesday, while Gov. John Kasich's long-awaited debut victory in his home state of Ohio...
Angelina Jolie urges world powers to do more for Syrian refugees
U.N. special envoy Angelina Jolie urged world powers, today (Tuesday), to do more to end Syria's five-year war and help the millions who have...
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,...
Recent Articles
Guyana’s average homeownership age now under 30 – Pres Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that, due to the aggressive housing policies of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government, the average age for...
“Remarkable, outstanding, historic, record-breaking” – Minister Ramson on 2024 sport
The year 2024 has been a glittering one for sport in Guyana, according to Sport Minister Charles Ramson jr, who has measured the success...
Over 5,000 Guyanese earn Master’s Degrees through GOAL, 378 secure PhDs
Some 5,602 Guyanese, including teachers have achieved master’s degrees and 378 have earned PhDs through the Government’s Online Academic Learning (GOAL) initiative, marking a...
Over $300 M spent to renovate Cliff Anderson Sports Hall
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has invested over $300 million in the comprehensive overhaul of the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Homestretch...
Govt to work with Buxton, Strathspey on transformative agricultural projects – Pres. Ali
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government will support the development of innovative agricultural projects in Buxton and Strathspey on the...
Timehri man nabbed with ganja
Adrian Stoll, a 28-year-old resident of Timehri North, East Bank Demerara, was arrested Friday evening after 12 grams of marijuana was found in his...
“Ignore distractors; we are here to build a stronger community” – Pres. Ali tells...
President Dr Irfaan Ali earlier today engaged residents in several communities along the East Coast of Demerara, where he addressed a number of issues...
Faizal Khan returns as head of BritCham Guyana
See below for a statement from the British Chamber of Commerce in Guyana on its newly elected Executives:
The British Chamber of Commerce in Guyana...
Education Ministry battling teacher shortage for TVET, music, foreign languages & PE
As more students display interest in subject areas such as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and music, there has been a noticeable...
Treat pensioners with respect, care they deserve – Jagdeo to Human Services Ministry staff
In a bid to improve the delivery of public services, Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has called for greater empathy and efficiency from officers...