IMF warns of ‘long, uneven’ recovery
(CNN Business) A strong comeback in 2021 is needed to help the global economy heal from the coronavirus pandemic. But the International Monetary Fund...
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus
Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has confirmed.
The Juventus star is asymptomatic and "doing well", the federation said...
Nobel Prize in economics awarded to Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson for auction theory
London (CNN Business) American economists Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson have been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in economics for their contributions to auction...
Covid virus ‘survives for 28 days’ in lab conditions
(BBC) The virus responsible for Covid-19 can remain infectious on surfaces such as banknotes, phone screens and stainless steel for 28 days, researchers say.
The...
China to test whole city for Covid-19 in five days
(BBC) The Chinese city of Qingdao is testing its entire population of nine million people for Covid-19 over a period of five days.
The mass...
Guyana-born Artist Frank Bowling Awarded Knighthood in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Guyana-born artist, Frank Bowling OBE RA, has been given the honour of Knight Bachelor conferred upon him in the Birthday 2020 Honours List by...
US-based Guyanese doctor leads clinical trial on ‘antibody cocktail’ given to President Trump
A Fort Pierce infectious disease physician is leading research at one of the nation's 89 clinical trial sites on the "antibody cocktail" that President...
Nobel Peace Prize goes to UN World Food Programme
(BBC) The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
The Norwegian Nobel Committee said the WFP had...
Louise Glück wins Nobel Prize for Literature
(BBC) This year's Nobel Prize for Literature has been awarded to the US poet Louise Glück.
Glück was recognised for "her unmistakable poetic voice, that...
VP debate 2020: Kamala Harris v Mike Pence outshone by fly
(BBC) If one measure of success is popularity on social media, the vice-presidential debate was a no-contest.
Despite the candidates' best efforts, nothing they said...
Recent Articles
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...