US woman jailed for feeding stray cats
A 79-year-old woman has been given a 10-day jail sentence after she was repeatedly cited by police for feeding stray cats in her...
Puerto Rico governor resigns after mass protests
Puerto Rico's Governor Ricardo Rosselló has announced his resignation after days of mass street protests in the US territory.
Mr Rosselló, who had only...
US government orders first federal executions since 2003
The US federal government is to resume executing death-row inmates after a 16-year hiatus, the justice department has announced.
Attorney General William Barr said...
Boris Johnson becomes UK’s new prime minister
Boris Johnson has given key cabinet roles to leading Brexiteers after becoming the UK's new prime minister.
Dominic Raab and Priti Patel return to government...
Boxer who suffered severe brain injury during Friday fight, has died at 28
Russia-born boxer Maxim Dadashev has died from injuries suffered in the ring. He was 28.
His death was first confirmed by his trainer James “Buddy”...
Boris Johnson wins race to be Tory leader and PM
(BBC) Boris Johnson has been elected new Conservative leader in a ballot of party members and will become the next UK prime minister.
He beat...
India launches second Moon mission
India has successfully launched its second lunar mission a week after it halted the scheduled blast-off due to a technical snag.
Chandrayaan-2 was launched at...
Powerful earthquake shakes Athens
(Excerpted from BBC) A strong earthquake has shaken the Greek capital of Athens, knocking out phone networks and power in parts of the city.
The earthquake...
Stansted ‘disruptive passenger’: Woman faces £85,000 bill
(BBC) A woman who allegedly caused a flight to be diverted due to "extremely disruptive behaviour" has been given an £85,000 bill by an...
Drug Lord ‘El Chapo’ sentenced to life in prison
(BBC) A US judge has sentenced Mexican drug kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán to life in prison plus 30 years.
Guzmán, 62, was found guilty...
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With right systems, Moruca’s produce can feed families in TT, Barbados & beyond –...
President Dr Irfaan Ali has envisioned a future whereby the Moruca subdistrict in Region One (Barima-Waini) can produce enough food to supply other countries...
Sod turned for $4.4B Moruca Regional Hospital
President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony today turned the sod for the construction of the $4.4 billion Moruca Regional...
Eccles building on fire
The Guyana Fire Service is currently responding to a fire at Eccles, East Bank Demerara.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Venezuelan nationals remanded for stabbing policeman at Stabroek Market
Four Venezuelan nationals were today remanded to prison after appearing at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, jointly charged with attempted murder.
The...
Over 6,000 calls made to 914 hotline this year
Over 6,000 calls have been made to the 914 toll-free, hotline between January and now, reflecting an increase in reported cases and interventions.
The statistics...
Nappi Primary School library commissioned
A milestone in the journey to enhance literacy and foster a culture of reading in hinterland communities was marked with the commissioning of a...
Camille’s Academy to launch Diamond Campus in January 2025
As the world of technology creeps upon the doors of every teaching institution within Guyana, Camille’s Academy has opened its doors to the fraternity...
Soldier remanded on attempted murder charge
Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Corporal Philon Edwards was today remanded to prison on an attempted murder charge when he appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabier...
Guyana signs Open Skies Agreement with The Bahamas to enhance air connectivity
On Monday, November 25, 2024, in Nassau, Bahamas, Guyana and the Bahamas signed an open skies Air services agreement to promote and facilitate airlines...
Govt seeking over $84B in supplementary funds for $100k cash grant initiative, GtE project
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has approached the National Assembly, seeking its approval for more than $84 billion in supplementary funds for projects...