Labour Ministry probing bridge mishap, Chinese worker missing
A Chinese national working on the new Demerara Harbour Bridge went missing on Wednesday night after falling into the river and up to press time there was no sign of him.
- Friday, 10th January, 2025
- Today's Paper
Decision pending on distribution of cash grant for remaining regions
Sukhai: 242 Amerindian communities benefited from $4.7b low carbon funds last year
Guyana must stand united and decisive against Venezuela’s aggression
US Supreme Court declines to halt Trump’s sentencing in New York hush money case
GECOM assures of credible 2025 elections
Seven overseas companies shortlisted for high-span Berbice River bridge
Steps being taken to transform pit latrines at hinterland schools – Sukhai
`It’s a work in progress’ Acknowledging that pit latrines still exist in hinterland schools, Amerindian Affairs Minister Pauline Sukhai has stated that steps are being put in place to transform those.
Soup vendor in $3.4m robbery case gets bail as questions continue over video footage
Lorry crashes into metal arch on new interlink road
Police are investigating an accident that occurred at approximately 10:50 am yesterday on the Diamond New Interlink Road and Mocha Access Road, East Bank Demerara.
Power and water in the hinterland
The recent deployment of power ships to stabilize coastal Guyana’s national electricity grid was a stark step by the Government of Guyana to address the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) rapidly dysfunctional electricity demand and supply.
What climate justice means for Latin America and the Caribbean
2025 will further raise the global profiles of Guyana and Suriname
BIT training regime mindful of ensuring adequate access for women – Labour Minister
Jamaica gov’t prioritising sugar industry growth for 2025, says Green
T&T productivity grew ‘significantly’ over last four years – IDB Report
Guyana should pre-emptively take the lead in adopting an ‘upstream carbon tax at the wellhead’
Withdraw our Ambassador in Caracas with immediate effect
Systemic changes needed to avert a terrible driving culture in Guyana
Ongoing construction and rehabilitation during the school term are posing learning challenges to hinterland secondary students
Roll out and simplify the small contractors’ empowerment process in all ten administrative regions
Compared to Ali’s salary, the Joint Services pay increase is ‘chicken feed’ money
Enterprise to get police outpost before weekend
-Ali instructs senior brass during outreach The community of Enterprise along the East Coast of Demerara will soon enjoy a greater sense of security with a new police outpost after President Irfaan Ali’s instruction to senior officers to establish a police outpost in the community by weekend, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated yesterday.
Govt to work with Melanie Damishana on agri innovation project— President
President Irfaan Ali yesterday said that his Government will work with a group from Melanie Damishana on the East Coast of Demerara to develop several acres of land to support an agricultural innovation programme in the community.
T&T plumber pleads guilty to simple larceny
New Demerara bridge worker missing after falling into river
Guyana condemns Venezuela’s plans to elect governor of Essequibo
Fire service HQ commissioned
Cop charged over Giftland Mall abduction, wanted man captured
Disciplined Services minimum salary upped to $130,000 – President announces
US EXIM Chair to visit
American teen drowns during outing with family at Linden
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Guyana condemns Venezuela’s plans to elect governor of Essequibo
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New Demerara bridge worker missing after falling into river
Cop charged over Giftland Mall abduction, wanted man captured
US EXIM Chair to visit
Fire service HQ commissioned
Guard charged with shooting outside of Chinese store
Herstelling couple still waiting to hear from Massy following August explosion
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Guyana to compete in “Nations Cup” Basketball Tournament
-GBF Shortlists 23 Players for Trials The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has announced that Guyana’s Senior Men’s Basketball Team will participate in the highly anticipated “Nations Cup” tournament from January 24 to 27 in Paramaribo, Suriname.
Ankle problem makes Cummins a doubt for Champions Trophy
(ESPN) Australia captain Pat Cummins is in doubt for the Champions Trophy after it was revealed that he had been managing an ankle problem during the Test series against India.
Julius Randle helps Timberwolves top Magic for 3rd straight win
(Field Level Media) Julius Randle collected 23 points and 10 rebounds and Anthony Edwards added 21 points, lifting the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a 104-89 victory over the Orlando Magic yesterday.
Williams set for Valentine’s Day F1 car reveal
Hallgrímsson cites poor working environment for Reggae Boyz departure
Knicks, Thunder set for Round 2 of potential Finals preview
Sinner favourite at Australian Open as Djokovic eyes elusive record
Adams wants basics covered in warm-up match
South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott
Venezuela opposition leader Machado free after brief detention, government denies involvement
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was freed today, her Vente Venezuela movement said, shortly after she was detained amid gunshots while leaving a protest in eastern Caracas.
Stuart Young in limbo as PNM MPs refuse to sign Trinidad PM ‘endorsement’ letter
(Trinidad Guardian) Days after Stuart Young was chosen as Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley’s successor at a parliamentary retreat in Tobago, he is now in limbo, as several MPs who were in that caucus are said to now be refusing to endorse him on a document indicating he will have majority support in the House of Representatives when Rowley eventually steps down.
Mexico president chides Trump: Mexican America ‘sounds nice’
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum yesterday suggested North America including the United States could be renamed “Mexican America” – an historic name used on an early map of the region – in response to U.S.
Venezuela’s opposition decry arrests ahead of anti-Maduro protests
In first, Cuba leases farmland to foreign firm
Trinidad man killed while driving home with mom
Argentina privatizes state metal firm in Milei era first
Jamaica PM, Integrity Commission to face off October 13 in court over report on financials
Incoming Trinidad PM says won’t be distracted by Kamla’s ‘nasty’ attacks
Former US President Jimmy Carter remembered for a life that rose above politics
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Jimmy Carter, the late U.S. president who served only one term in office and was widely admired for his humanitarian work after leaving the White House, was remembered during his state funeral yesterday as a man who put honesty and kindness above partisan politics.
Lebanon’s army chief elected president, showing regional shifts
BEIRUT, (Reuters) – Lebanon’s parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun head of state today, filling the vacant presidency with a general who enjoys U.S.
Los Angeles surrounded by out-of-control wildfires; at least 5 dead
LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Raging wildfires surrounded Los Angeles yesterday, killing at least five people, destroying hundreds of homes and stretching firefighting resources and water supplies to the limit, as more than 100,000 people were ordered to evacuate.
Trump says Putin wants to meet him, meeting being set up
US Supreme Court lets Trump sentencing proceed in New York hush money case
Los Angeles wildfires devour more homes even as fierce winds start to ease
As Panama remembers bloody past, a message for Trump: the canal is ours
US determines Sudan’s RSF committed genocide, imposes sanctions on leader
Trump vows unity in Capitol visit but no clear path for his agenda
Down memory lane
Lucas Stock Index
Deja vu for Worrell
Guyana: Is it a case of, if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it, or going forward on exchange rate reform?
Armageddon Sound Clash for National Park on Jan 25
Jagan’s letter to Gorbachev
What climate justice means for Latin America and the Caribbean
What tariffs can and can’t do
China won’t save Labour’s Britain
‘Project 2025’ and America’s future role in the World
Australia’s Great Social-Media Experiment
What next for CARICOM after COP 29?
