Harbour bridge inoperable after fuel vessel smashes into it
The Demerara Harbour Bridge has been rendered inoperable after a vessel, MV Tradewind Passion, collided with the bridge, a statement by President Irfaan Ali said this morning.
- Saturday, 8th October, 2022
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Elections inquiry hearings set for early November – AG
Gov’t still procrastinating on collective bargaining – Yarde
US Dept of Labor orders ExxonMobil to reinstate employees suspected of whistleblowing
Jamaica can help Guyana with accreditation for food exports to US – Minister
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Demerara River taxis to operate 24 hours per day, no fare hike – MARAD
Giving Hope Foundation launches second edition of cancer ‘Survivor’ e-magazine
Corentyne mother remanded on charge of attempted murder of child
Sterling Products launches contempt proceedings against Pritipaul Singh over waterfront land
Cubana remembrance
Members of the Guyana Defence Force on Thursday participated in the 46th Cubana Air Disaster Commemorative Wreath Laying Ceremony. The ceremony took place at the Cubana Air Disaster Monument Site, located in the compound of the University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus. As part of the order of ceremony, the ranks performed the Last Post and Reveille. Also, in attendance were Dr. Frank Anthony, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cuba’s Ambassador to Guyana, Narciso Socorrro (in photo). Cubana de Aviacion Flight 455 was brought down on October 6, 1976, by a terrorist bomb attack. A total of 73 passengers perished in the bombing, including 11 Guyanese students. (GDF photo)
Boondoggle – `an unnecessary or wasteful project’
On Tuesday President Ali announced that his government would be inviting expressions of interest from investors for the construction of a 30,000 barrels per day modular oil refinery.
Where are our brothers and sisters’ keepers?
Ten teenagers sashed for participation in Division Eight Police Youth Ambassador Pageant
On My Plate – Pigtails and Corn
Weldaad representative wins Miss Regional Division Five Police Scout pageant
Forgettable carnival costumes
Budget questions for the senior minister with responsibility for finance
An astounding amount of profit oil is being given away
The overall objective of the PSA is to obtain a higher profit share after fully recouping investment costs
Empty promises made to the Wai-Wai Nation
We gather in our thousands to embrace lawlessness
One off grant is nothing to behold in the prevailing economic circumstances
West Ruimveldt contractor charged with attempted murder
Vishaul Kumar, 35, a contractor of West Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, Georgetown was yesterday charged with the attempted murder of Ravindra Dhari.
Lethem couple granted bail over marijuana, cocaine
A Lethem couple was granted bail after they were busted by ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) with 8,045.4 grams of marijuana and 1314.8 grams of cocaine in the trunk of the vehicle that they were in.
Ministry denies dragging feet on strike at Linden utility
Froggy’s Grille restaurant to open in time for Christmas
Mackenzie businessman charged with assault, damage to property
Eight selected for ‘Know India Programme’
Region Ten wins primary school teachers’ Jeopardy competition
AFC calls for higher old-age pension
Bascom facing another defamation lawsuit over Fagundes claims
Sophia woman fined for pepper spraying another
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Guyana-born transport official in NY fired for giving jobs to family
Corentyne man slashed ex-wife’s face after she threatened to call cops
Trinidad group distances self from claim that companies will move to Suriname over Ramps
How the cost of living is hitting people
Porter charged with murdering La Grange woman
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West Indies batsman Campbell gets 4-year anti-doping ban
KINGSTON, (Reuters) – West Indies batsman John Campbell has been slapped with a four-year ban for violation of an anti-doping rule, according to a Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) decision seen by Reuters.
Local coaches successful at World Athletics certification
The profile of Guyana’s sprinters and hurdlers is envisioned to ascend after seven local coaches successfully completed the World Athletics Coaches Education Certification System (CECS) Level 2 Sprints/Hurdles course recently in Suriname.
Ounce of gold at stake in Benjamain Memorial cycle road race
A pure ounce of Guyana’s world famous gold will go to the winner of the Urban Benjamin Memorial road race which rides off tomorrow on the streets of Essequibo.
C/bean cycling c/ships off through lack of funding
Sterling Products, Petra Organisation on board with Courts Pee Wee U11 football
Hetmyer named in Permaul-led Berbice senior inter-county squad
PSG’s Mbappe beats Messi and Ronaldo to top Forbes rich list
Host Jim Furyk tied for lead at Furyk & Friends
Russell leads Hamilton in practice at soaking Suzuka
OAS head faces probe of romantic relationship with staffer – report
(Reuters) – The chief of the Organization of American States (OAS) is facing an internal probe into allegations he had a romantic relationship with a staff member that may have violated the organization’s ethics policies, a media report said on Friday.
Parking spot argument ends in killing of dad, witnessed by his children
(Trinidad Express) A Pleasantville man was fatally shot in Cocoyea, San Fernando yesterday afternoon during an altercation allegedly over a parking spot with an off-duty police officer.
Calypso legend Explainer dies weeks before 75th birthday
(Trinidad Guardian) A concert was scheduled to be held next month to celebrate the 75th birthday of calypso icon Explainer (Winston Henry).
Body found of Trinidad woman swept away in flood
Haiti to seek foreign military assistance to combat gangs – newspaper
Ecuador seeks $2 bln investment for oil blocks in tender launch
IDB apologises for inappropriate survey in Barbados
Ex-Barbados Minister loses appeal against laundering conviction in US
UN calls for ‘humanitarian corridor’ in Haiti as gang blockade drags on
Blast damages prestige Crimea bridge central to Russia war effort
KYIV, (Reuters) – A powerful truck explosion seriously damaged Russia’s road-and-rail bridge to Crimea today, hitting a prestige symbol of Moscow’s annexation of the peninsula and the key supply route to Russian forces battling to hold territory captured in southern Ukraine.
Iranians keep up the heat on leaders with protests, strikes
DUBAI, (Reuters) – Iranians enraged over the death of a young woman in police custody braved bullets and tear gas today, a human rights group said, pressing ahead with protests against clerical rulers facing a relentless popular uprising.
In echo of Cold War, Nobel Peace Prize goes to Ukraine, Russia, Belarus rights campaigners
OSLO, (Reuters) – Jailed Belarusian activist Ales Byalyatski, Russian rights group Memorial and Ukraine’s Center for Civil Liberties won the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize yesterday, amid a war in their region that is the worst conflict in Europe since World War Two.
Putin orders seizure of Exxon-led Sakhalin 1 oil and gas project
Colombia reaches ‘historic deal’ to buy land from cattle ranchers
Haiti to seek a foreign armed force to combat gangs, decree says
Venezuela’s Maduro not ruling out early elections -presidency
Putin orders Russia to seize Exxon-led Sakhalin 1 oil and gas project
In echo of Cold War, Nobel Peace Prize goes to Ukraine, Russia, Belarus rights campaigners
As a face for HIV, Mandesa Williams hopes to allay fears
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Government Take & Reported Reserves – Part 2
Breast cancer survivor underscores that family support is key
FIDE commission to probe Niemann cheating allegations
Jailing or threatening to jail lawyers
A bridge to nowhere
Love poems
Some no-nonsense reasons why men should workout
Monstrosity is self-defence in Zin E Rocklyn’s horror stories
National School of Theatre Arts and Drama returns to public stage with The Performance 13
Activist, consultant and princess Shabakie Fernandes to be named among 100 influential people of African descent
National art gallery reopens after pandemic closure
Cassava: Beyond cassareep and bread
Banchikilli music remains a fence post in indigenous culture
Controversy over suspected cheating rocks chess world
The pursuit of purpose
Where are our brothers and sisters’ keepers?
The Bahamas and marital rape
Great Floods: From Georgetown to Fort Myers
Saudi Arabia and the Caribbean
The 2022 IMF Article IV Consultation Report on Guyana (Part II)
Renegotiation
Giving Hope Foundation launches second edition of cancer ‘Survivor’ e-magazine
Ten teenagers sashed for participation in Division Eight Police Youth Ambassador Pageant
On My Plate – Pigtails and Corn
Weldaad representative wins Miss Regional Division Five Police Scout pageant
Forgettable carnival costumes
Agro processors seeking support for strengthening sector: SN mini survey
Guyana World Trade Center aims to build bridges between local small businesses, foreign partners
Indian refiners scout for oil deals ahead of EU ban on Russian crude
Caribbean not out of COVID-19 economic woods yet
Jamaica tourism makes impressive comeback against COVID 19
