Approach made to China for financing of Corentyne bridge
With financing of the bridge over the Corentyne River a major problem for Suriname, an approach has been made to China for funding on behalf of Paramaribo and Guyana.
- Tuesday, 16th April, 2024
- Today's Paper
Corentyne men remanded over murder of woman
Woman, son charged with murder of Festival City labourer
UN Security Council urges maximum restraint by Venezuela, Guyana
IDB-Invest to provide US$25m for Unicomer complex at Farm
Security guard crushed to death on Water St
Karawab man dies in mining pit collapse
Starbucks opens new store at MovieTowne
Ramlochan family to build mall at Mahaica
Hot peppers
Twenty-five shade houses are being set up at the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) to cultivate two varieties of hot peppers, bull nose and tiger teeth, to supply an already secured market in St Lucia. A post on President Irfaan Ali’s Facebook page said that each cycle of the 25 shade houses is expected to have around 11,250 plants, yielding approximately 75,000 pounds of pepper per cycle.
The PNCR’s leadership tussle and the party’s political endgame
It is not uncommon for instances of internal bickering to arise within political parties in Guyana though, in the final analysis, those rarely if ever escalate into anything that shakes their foundations, since, in the heat of whatever those differences might be, there usually exists a singular sense of purpose embedded in the deeply polarizing nature of Guyanese politics.
Taxing polluters is the key to climate justice
Revisiting the audit of Exxon’s post-contract recoverable costs for 2018-2020
Reflections on the Haitian Crisis Robert Fatton Jr
It is hoped that we will be graced with adequate information along with access to the GtE’s finalized commercial arrangements
Residents from far-flung Rupununi communities facing tough conditions at Lethem bank
Bullying of Venezuelan student is not consistent with the values Guyanese are recognized for
Ministry of Education seems disinterested in non-violent means to heal schools from the culture of violence surrounding them
I, Amna Ally, am not prepared to ignore atrocities in government or in my party
Elder Green should not cast stones if he lives in a glass house
Women-owned logistics firm receives financing from NewHayven
NewHayven Merchant Bank (NHMB), has issued a press release stating that it has “effectively organised, collateralised, and secured financing” for Sure Gig Inc.,
Public service credit union gets down to business
Several members of the Guyana Public Service Co-operative Credit Union (GPSCCU) have raised concerns about the burdensome need to secure several guarantors for small loans.
Gov’t hiring firm to conduct reservoir audit of Stabroek Block
Town Clerk issues notices of removal to Holmes St wharf residents
Kitty man remanded over 52 lbs ganja
Man knifed to death by drinking buddy at Arakaka
Two refused bail on armed robbery charge
City Mayor pressing for more work on incomplete admin building
City doing extensive research on Carifesta Ave lands before going to court – Mentore
Ministry says police probing reports of human trafficking
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Gas to energy contractor in US$50m dispute with gov’t
Guytrac owner Hareshnarine ‘Chiney’ Sugrim dies
Corentyne men confess to murdering single mother – police
Bullying of Queenstown student to be treated as ‘urgent and serious’ – Ministry of Education
US Embassy consular team for New Amsterdam
Man dies after crashing into utility pole at Corentyne
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Inexperienced Guyanese pugilists finish second at OECS tourney
A Guyanese boxing team that fielded several first timers at the international level, finished second overall when the curtains fell on Saturday night at the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) ‘Champion of Champions’ Boxing Tournament which was staged in St.
Ramsammy, Mickle propel Tucber Park into BCB/Premier T20 Final
On Saturday, National U-19 all-rounder Zeynul Ramsammy struck 62 while Kwesi Mickle snared 3/16 to push their Tucber Park Cricket Club side into the final of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)/Premier T20 competition with a 50-run win over rivals Albion Community Centre in their semi-final encounter.
Chase’s Academic Foundation confident ahead of Milo Schools Football Q/finals
By Michaelangelo Jacobus The Milo Schools U-18 Football competition is heading into the business end of things with the Round-of-16 phase done and dusted over the last weekend as the title challengers separated themselves from the others, some easing their way to the quarter-finals while others had challenging games en route to progression.
Inter-Ministry Tapeball competition set for Saturday
Pat Cummins, Nat Sciver-Brunt named as Wisden’s Leading Cricketers in the World
Five Pakistan players return for WI cricket series
Lemma wins men’s Boston Marathon, Obiri retains women’s title
England’s highest wicket-taking spinner Underwood dies at 78
Online videos show Chinese runner being gifted win in Beijing half marathon
US ties renewal of easing of Venezuela oil sanctions to progress on elections
WASHINGTON/HOUSTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. will not renew a temporary license that widely eased sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector unless progress is made by President Nicolas Maduro on commitments for free and fair elections this year, a State Department spokesperson said on yesterday, three days before the license is to expire.
Cuba calls on US to ease sanctions on eve of migration talks
HAVANA, (Reuters) – Cuba yesterday said it would insist the U.S.
World Bank sounds alarm on ‘historical reversal’ of development for poorest nations
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Half of the world’s 75 poorest countries are experiencing a widening income gap with the wealthiest economies for the first time this century in a historical reversal of development, the World Bank said in a report on Monday.The
Panama Canal increases crossings as drought eases
Chile indigenous communities suspend dialogue with SQM, Codelco over lithium
Trinidad: Three houses destroyed in suspected trash fire
Massy: Parisot-Potter wanted $100 million to exit company
Families of babies who died at Trinidad hospital to file negligence lawsuit
Iran ally Venezuela follows ‘worrying events’ in Middle East
Israeli military vows response to Iran attack as calls for restraint mount
JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – Israelis awaited word on how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would respond to Iran’s first-ever direct attack on their country as international pressure for restraint grew amid fears of an escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
Jury selection under way in historic Trump criminal trial
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – The judge in Donald Trump’s trial dismissed dozens of potential New York City jurors yesterday who said they could not fairly decide whether the 2024 Republican presidential candidate illegally covered up a hush money payment to a porn star.
Protesters rally, lawmakers brawl as Georgia debates ‘foreign agent’ bill
TBILISI, (Reuters) – Thousands of Georgians protested yesterday and lawmakers came to blows as ruling party legislators gave the initial go-ahead for debate on a bill on “foreign agents” that has been criticised by Western and domestic critics as Russian-inspired.
Floods grip Kazakhstan and Russia as tributaries of Ob rise
FBI opens criminal probe in Baltimore bridge collapse; fourth body recovered
Tesla laying off more than 10% of staff globally as sales fall
At Trump trial, prosecutors say gag order violations could mean fines, jail
Lawmakers brawl as Georgian parliament considers ‘foreign agent’ bill
Rusal says new Western sanctions won’t hurt its aluminium supply
Sport physiotherapist Jana Edghill is focused on helping athletes get to the next level
Rosanne Farley’s newly opened autism centre offers training and awareness
Exploring Guyana with knowledge, honesty and sympathy
Extraordinary People – Jock Campbell
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‘Argylle’ and its crisis of imagination
More thinking out loud, GDPs, and boats
‘Twelfth Night ‘opens at the National Cultural Centre for six performances
Engaging in, causing, or inciting sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder
My Cheat Metemgee
Stained-glass windows
A tough pill to swallow
Dave Martins at 90
Latin American festival to showcase regional culture
Guyana Budget 2024 confirms budget 2023 moniker – the Americas fastest emerging Petrostate
At close to halfway point, Candidates still anyone’s game
Why Haiti matters: A summary of resistance, tragedy, and foreign intervention
Danny and Sydney face off!
Taxing polluters is the key to climate justice
Revisiting the audit of Exxon’s post-contract recoverable costs for 2018-2020
Reflections on the Haitian Crisis Robert Fatton Jr
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s twisted fantasy
Bullies
How Guyana became Latin America’s leading development lab
