Articles published on Monday, February 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Donald Trump today signed an executive order directing the Justice Department to pause prosecutions of Americans accused of bribing foreign government officials while trying to win business in their countries.
The Ministry of Home Affairs today announced the launch of a ten-year e-Passport which comes with an electronic chip that will enable smoother border crossings.
GUATEMALA CITY, (Reuters) – A bus veered off a highway bridge into a polluted ravine in Guatemala City early today, killing at least 51 people and trapping survivors, a spokesperson for the city’s fire department said.
(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley says the region ought to be alert for aftershocks in the aftermath of a 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck and triggered a tsunami warning across parts of the Caribbean on Saturday evening.
(Trinidad Guardian) On February 7, 2024, Tobago’s coastline was devastated when a barge capsized, spilling thousands of gallons of fuel into the sea.
(Reuters) – Nicaragua’s government described the Vatican as “depraved” and “pedophile” yesterday, two days after an interview on Catholic television channel EWTN with exiled Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Alvarez, one of the fiercest critics of President Daniel Ortega.
(Reuters) – A federal judge in New Mexico yesterday granted a preemptive restraining order to block the U.S.
WILMINGTON, Delaware, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s furious pace of orders slashing foreign aid, sending troops to the border and pardoning violent criminals has met little resistance in Congress.
(Field Level Media) NEW ORLEANS — The Philadelphia Eagles earned their second Super Bowl championship in franchise yesterday, using two first-half interceptions to build a 24-0 halftime lead before defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 at Super Bowl LIX in the Caesars Superdome.
A fire that broke out around 01:45 hrs yesterday at Lot 1A Hydronie, East Bank Essequibo, was likely caused by a loose electrical connection, tragically claimed the lives of Haywattie Bahudur, 52, a teacher of Parika Salem Primary and Hansraj Narine, 57, a bus driver.
The contracted salary of the Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) before Sherwyn Greaves was $690,000 per month with the agreement noting that any other engagement or employment had to be with consent of the government.
Sixty of the 102 Venezuelans who were intercepted in Wakenaam on Wednesday and Saturday were returned to Venezuela yesterday, as confirmed by Commander of Region Three Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Sewnarine.
East Coast Mash Cup 2025 The East Coast Mash Cup 2025 has reached its climax, with Fruta Conquerors FC and Victoria Kings FC set to face off in the final on Saturday, February 15, at the Golden Grove Community Centre Ground.
People who want to switch to another mobile network provider but keep their current numbers can now do so, as the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) yesterday announced that the number portability service is effective from today.
Mashramani Street Football Championships The Mashramani Street Football Championships delivered another thrilling night of action on Saturday at the National Park, as defending champions Stabroek Ballers and North East secured their places in the semi-finals after hard-fought victories.
A potentially tragic incident was avoided in a local home in Tuschen on February 6, owing to the vigilance and quick thinking of a concerned daughter.
The police are investigating a robbery committed against a 51-year-old vendor and money changer, who was held up and had $440,000, US$200, and a gold chain worth $300,000 taken from him.
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill clarified the current status and addressed concerns over the delay in the Linden to Mabura Hill Road project’s timeline.
(Reuters) – In Ghana and Kenya, insecticide and mosquito nets sit in warehouses because U.S.
Gaico Contracting Incorporated, the company responsible for the construction of the Sister’s Village road, has stated that work will begin today.
FATENG TSE NTSHO, South Africa – The township of Fateng Tse Ntsho houses some 7,000 Black South Africans, its huddle of corrugated metal roofs surrounded on all sides by vast tracts of mostly empty grassland owned by prosperous white farmers.
A 59-year-old man was remanded to prison on Wednesday last after he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty charged with assault.
In anticipation of the General and Regional Elections to be held later this year, representatives from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss their ongoing collaboration and shared objectives for the upcoming electoral cycle, according to a PNCR release.
MOSCOW (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone about ending the war in Ukraine, the New York Post reported, the first officially acknowledged conversation between Putin and a U.S
Interviews and photos by Mia Anthony Stabroek News spoke to members of the public at Parika, East Bank Essequibo about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.
Dear Editor, I have been following all commentaries regarding the disgraceful and shameful revelations involving a senior official at Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA.
(Reuters) – Congo authorities will put at least 75 soldiers on trial on Monday for fleeing the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels into the eastern province of South Kivu and for violence against civilians, including murder and looting, the military prosecutor’s office said on Sunday.
Traffic Chief Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh has drawn attention to the extensive efforts of the Guyana Police Force to raise road safety awareness, while giving an in-depth explanation into driver’s licence suspensions as a tool to enhance road safety.
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said on Sunday she has informed President Gustavo Petro of her resignation from the post.
Dear Editor, I give unsolicited advice to President Ali; a stream of spittle flowed.
(Trinidad Express) The event, originally scheduled to feature Jamaican dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel (Adijah Palmer) performing controversially in Trinidad and Tobago on Carnival Friday (February 28), has been postponed.
LONDON (Reuters) – A British junior minister was sacked by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday and suspended from the governing Labour Party over WhatsApp messages which the minister said were “badly misjudged”.
(Cricinfo) Rohit Sharma silenced the doubters and showed his readiness to lead India into the Champions Trophy, as he powered through to his 32nd ODI century to set his side up for an unassailable 2-0 series lead in the second ODI against England at Cuttack.
By Henry Muttoo, Cayman Islands In his foreword to the 1963 publication, The Artist in West Indian Society, the eminent West Indian educator and novelist, John Hearne opined: “The…true story of the West Indian artist for the past generation is a record of the anguished attempts to make our landscape symbolically significant.”
MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid salvaged a 1-1 draw against city rivals Atletico Madrid in LaLiga on Saturday with Kylian Mbappe scoring a second-half goal to cancel out Julian Alvarez’s first-half opener for the visiting side.
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (Reuters) – Wessly Madhevere’s unbeaten 61 kept alive Zimbabwe’s slim hopes of success in their one-off test against Ireland at the Queens Sports Club on Sunday where they need 109 runs to win while Ireland are three wickets from victory.
Citizens of Indigenous desent travelling from the hinterland regions, who use the Amerindian Hostel in Georgetown have complained that conditions there remain deplorable despite promised renovations.
(SportsMax) Barbados captain Kraigg Brathwaite was singled out for special praise following his Player of the Match performances in the recent regional first-class match against West Indies Academy at the Kensington Oval.
(SportsMax) Dubai Capitals captain Rovman Powell delivered a match-winning performance when it mattered most, guiding his team to their first ILT20 title with a thrilling four-wicket victory over the Desert Vipers in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
(SportsMax) Shai Hope’s outstanding performances in the 2025 ILT20 season were rewarded with multiple individual accolades as he played a pivotal role in Dubai Capitals’ title-winning campaign.
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On February 4th, following a series of questions about real estate he might own in New York, the Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) Sherwyn Greaves resigned abruptly.
QUITO/GUAYAQUIL (Reuters) – Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa looks likely to win Sunday’s presidential election, as voters rally behind his promises to fight crime, despite critiques from his opponents that he has not done enough and the possibility the vote could move to a run-off.
Say NO to corruption. It hurts us all. The economic consequences for countries with high levels of corruption are indeed very grave.
