Zurich introduces ‘drive-in’ sex
New regulations for sex workers are coming into force in Zurich this week, designed to provide some safety to women who work in the...
Egypt’s Mubarak released from jail
- Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been released from prison after appealing against his detention.
He was flown out of Tora prison in...
Egyptian Court removes last bar to setting Mubarak free
— An Egyptian court on Wednesday ordered former President Hosni Mubarak released from prison, saying all appeals by prosecutors to keep him behind...
Facebook founder launches campaign to give internet access to the “next 5 billion” of...
- An initiative to bring internet access to the "next five billion" people has been launched by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
The social network...
‘Blade runner’ indicted for murder
- Olympian Oscar Pistorius cried in court on Monday and friends of slain model Reeva Steenkamp were "visibly distressed" as the double-amputee was...
Girl of 7 raped in Indian train toilet
(CNN) -- A 7-year-old girl was raped in a train's toilet compartment in central India over the weekend, police said Tuesday.
The incident comes amid...
Israel frees Palestinian prisoners
Israel has freed a group of 26 Palestinian prisoners, whose release was agreed as part of the deal that allowed peace talks to resume.
The...
Lifetime of love: Couple married 75 years die a day apart
- When Les and Helen Brown became high school sweethearts more than 75 years ago, their parents didn’t believe the match would last.
Les’...
China Set to Build Its Way Past U.S.
The Wall Street Journal - After decades of blistering construction, China could overtake the U.S. as the world’s wealthiest nation in terms of built...
For Cuba, a harsh self-assessment
HAVANA — There was a time, Alexi remembers, when life in Cuba was simpler. People dressed properly. Children respected their elders. Stealing was stealing.
“My...
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Woman freed of cocaine, ganja trafficking charges
Deneve Ramzan, who was charged in 2023 with trafficking cocaine and cannabis following the discovery of narcotics at a Mabaruma resort, was on Thursday...
5 foreigners detained as authorities dismantle illegal mining operation
As part of its ongoing campaign against illegal mining, the Ministry of Natural Resources wishes to report that five non-nationals, including Venezuelans, were detained...
Draft modernised Public Service Rules expected early 2027
The government is advancing work on the modernisation of Guyana’s Public Service Rules, with a draft expected to be ready for discussion in early...
Limacol WCPL: Bhatia keeps Knight Riders unbeaten
The Trinbago Knight Riders made light work of the Jamaica Empress in Match 3 of the Limacol WCPL at Kensington Oval on Thursday. TKR...
Chief Magistrate warns haste could lead to mistakes in Mohameds’ extradition case as hearings...
Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman on Thursday made it clear that the extradition proceedings involving Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, businessman Nazar Mohamed,...
Guyana Govt signs Mineral Agreement with Mako Mining for Eagle Mountain Gold Project
The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Natural Resources is pleased to announce the signing of a Mineral Agreement between the Government of...
78lbs of ganja, cash recovered following police chase at Ituni
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Police in Regional Division #10 are investigating the discovery of 35.4 kilograms (78 pounds) of suspected cannabis...
46-Y-O miner killed at Toroparo Backdam; suspect arrested
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Police are investigating the alleged murder of Sceon Elias, a 46-year-old miner of Victoria Village, East Coast...
Businesswoman arrested as Police seize suspected smuggled goods at Port Kaituma
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Police in Regional Division #1 are investigating the discovery of a quantity of suspected uncustomed goods during...
Govt’s goal is to bring public services to citizens’ homes – Min. Ally
Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation Minister Zulfikar Ally has emphasised that the ultimate goal of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration is to...
