Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne (third from right), Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill (second from right) and Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, Egbert Field (right) at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. (CJIA photo)
Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne (third from right), Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill (second from right) and Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, Egbert Field (right) at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. (CJIA photo)

LIAT (2020) touches down at CJIA

-Antigua PM lauds development The inaugural flight of LIAT (2020) touched down at CJIA  yesterday from Antigua and the development was hailed by the Prime Minister of that country who underlined its importance to regional connectivity.

Calvin Brutus,
Calvin Brutus,

Brutus files civil proceedings against senior cops

-wants independent probe of his allegations Facing over 200 criminal charges, Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus yesterday launched civil proceedings for misfeasance in public office against senior members of the GPF and SOCU and called for an independent inquiry into his claims.

De Rosario hat-trick powers Guyana to 5-3 victory over Barbados

The Golden Jaguars, powered by a first half hat-trick from Osaze De Rosario, sealed their place in the Gold Cup Prelims with a 5-3 victory over Barbados in the second leg of their CONCACAF Play-In series last evening at the National Track and Field Centre, Edinburgh, West Coast Demerara.

Lady Jaguars drawn in Group A with Haiti

CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Qualifiers The Lady Jaguars have been drawn in group A in the 2025 CONCACAF U-20 Women’s Qualifiers, which will be hosted from February 20th-25th in Antigua and Barbuda.

Guyana names team for RAN Sevens in Trinidad & Tobago

The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) has announced the national squad set to represent the country at the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens tournament in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, slated for November 24th-26th.

OPEC Secretary General tells COP29 oil is a gift from God

BAKU,  (Reuters) – OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais today told the COP29 climate summit in Baku that crude oil and natural gas were a gift from God, and that global warming talks should focus on cutting emissions not picking energy sources.

Brazil urges G20 leaders to move faster on net zero climate targets

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) –  Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva yesterday urged leaders of the Group of 20 major economies to accelerate their national climate targets, calling on them to reach net zero climate emissions five to 10 years ahead of schedule.

Putin issues warning to United States with new nuclear doctrine

Putin issues warning to United States with new nuclear doctrine MOSCOW,  (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin today lowered the threshold for a nuclear strike in response to a broader range of conventional attacks, and Moscow said Ukraine had struck deep inside Russia with U.S.-made