Two die after police open fire during drug addict’s rampage
-another severely injured A drug addict went on a bloody rampage with a knife in several parts of Mahaicony and he died along with another man he attacked after the police opened fire.
- Thursday, 16th January, 2025
- Today's Paper
Two SWAT ranks arrested over ganja
New microscope to help forensic lab with wide range of testing
Bishops’ High for $129m Library Block, improved facilities
Mobile and mental health courts in judiciary’s seven-year plan
Miner dies in Bartica motorbike accident
At least one person has been confirmed dead following two motorcycle accidents at Five Miles, Bartica.
US$604m Palmyra-to-Moleson Creek road project nearing start
Persons 14-17 during 2019 House-to-House Registration must apply now – GECOM
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) yesterday said that many persons have been contacting it regarding the registration status of persons who were under 18 years of age by the qualifying date that was used for registration during the 2019 House-to-House registration exercise, and who were registered during this exercise.
Two men suspected of planning crime detained by East Coast residents
Chinese arrival:
2025 marks the 172nd anniversary of the arrival of Chinese in Guyana. On January 11th, the first drama based on the story of Chinese arrival in Guyana was staged at the National Cultural Centre. A GEMS Theatre Productions, ‘From Whence We Came – The Chinese Experience’ is based on research by Scott Ting-A-Kee and scripted for stage by playwright, novelist and artist, Harold Bascom. This Chinese Embassy photo shows a scene from the play.
Value for money
On January 10, Education Minister Priya Manickchand referenced the phrase “full value for money” when addressing costs related to the University of Guyana (UG) now that tuition is free.
Revealing an invisible health threat
As Trump returns, Sino-Indian relations are changing
Guyana could call urgently for an open meeting of the UN Security Council and seek its backing for the ICJ’s order of provisional measures
Trump’s Greenland grab
Clauses such as PSA 2016 Article 32.3 should be balanced with the state’s right to regulate its own affairs including laws to protect its people
The term ‘corruption’ is not prohibited in British and other Commonwealth countries’ parliamentary discourse
There is no choice but to fix this QC building
Nascimento clarifies that the President’s position on renegotiation was not about contract sanctity but rather electoral calculations
The government must give a disaggregated account of the cash grant by registrants and recipients
One Communications needs to better organize customer service at its Giftland Mall branch
Huge Matthews Ridge cocaine bust: Persons arrested but no charge -Minister Benn
While there has been no charge in relation to the 4,400 kilogrammes cocaine bust at Matthews Ridge, Region 1 in September last year, Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn on Monday said that there have been local and overseas arrests in relation to the matter.
Interview Waivers for Nonimmigrant Visa Renewals
Ask-the-Consul Installment 25-01 What is the Interview Waiver Program for Nonimmigrant Visa renewals?
CARICOM reaffirms endorsement of Suriname minister for OAS Secretary-General
Chancellor upholds ‘Taliban’s appeal, reduces sentence
Festival City: Trio charged with using abusive language
Man remanded over armed robbery on Commerce St
Edghill meets Palestinian team
Clonbrook prison officer jailed for three years over drugs
Bauxite output up 225% over 2023
Bar association calls again for confirming of justices Cummings-Edwards, George
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Missing Le Ressouvenir construction worker found dead in Parika hotel
Regularisation of lands facing several hurdles
Bar association calls again for confirming of justices Cummings-Edwards, George
Western wing of QC to be demolished
Two die after police open fire during drug addict’s rampage
Exxon urges state agency not to disclose agreement terms for Texas CO2 project
Acting CJ lauds `game changer’ e-litigation portal
Clonbrook prison officer jailed for three years over drugs
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Mahaica Determinators, Mainstay Goldstar to clash in final
GFF Elite League Qualifiers By Michaelangelo Jacobus In a thrilling night of football at the National Training Centre at Providence, the Mahaica Determinators edged out Pele FC with a 2-1 victory, securing their place in the final of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League Qualifiers.
CWI launches high-performance initiatives on spin bowling, coaching development
(CWI) ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) started 2025 with three groundbreaking high-performance programmes aimed at elevating the standard of West Indies cricket across all levels.
Djokovic, Sabalenka progress as Zheng, Ruud make early exits
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz swept into the third round of the Australian Open in the wake of women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka yesterday as the rain returned and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen bowed out.
Jomel Warrican to ‘stick to the basics’
Sinclair, Ali-Mohamed tons push Smith’s XI to 472 on day 1
South Africa fast bowler Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy
Former England coach Eriksson died heavily in debt
India’s struggling batters return to domestic cricket looking for form
Grizzlies uses strong second half to roll past Spurs
Cuba begins releasing prisoners following Biden announcements
LA GUINERA, Cuba, (Reuters) – Cuba yesterday began releasing prisoners jailed following anti-government protests in 2021, making good on a deal agreed with the Biden administration this week.
GraceKennedy announces new CEO as Don Wehby retires
(Jamaica Gleaner) GraceKennedy Limited has named Frank James as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as it announced the retirement of Don Wehby from the post.
Biden looks to relax Cuba sanctions in final days before Trump
WASHINGTON/HAVANA, (Reuters) – The Biden administration said yesterday it would remove Cuba from its terrorism blacklist, while Cuba said separately it would release upward of 500 prisoners from its jails, dual announcements poised to reshape U.S.-Cuba
Top Haiti internet provider partially restores network after fire
More than 1 million people displaced by raging Haiti gang violence, UN says
Trinidad Top Cop: Police not hiding in the stations
Biden looks to relax Cuba sanctions in final days before Trump
Trinidad PM: Fearful police officers hiding in stations from criminals
Venezuela AG requests Interpol red notice for opposition’s Leopoldo Lopez
Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal to end 15 months of war in Gaza
DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – Hamas and Israel reached a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza that mediators said would take effect on Sunday and include a release of hostages held there during 15 months of bloodshed that devastated the Palestinian enclave and inflamed the Middle East.
South Africa accused of ‘horrific’ crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from illegal mine
STILFONTEIN, South Africa, (Reuters) – At least 78 dead bodies have been pulled from an illegal gold mine in South Africa where police cut off food and water supplies for months, in what trade unions called a “horrific” crackdown on desperate people trying to eke out a living.
Trump team asks three US senior career diplomats to resign, sources say
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Aides to President-elect Donald Trump have asked three senior career diplomats who oversee the U.S.
Los Angeles wildfires rage as strong winds put millions on alert
Mali holding seized Barrick gold at state-owned bank BMS, sources say
US issues fresh round of sanctions against Russia ahead of Trump return to White House
Congo jails three Chinese citizens in illegal mining crackdown
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan out of danger after stabbing at Mumbai home
Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire agreement meant to end 15-month Gaza war, official says
Heartfelt collaboration on statement quilt offered support to migrant Haitians facing challenges here
Moving and adapting: A migrant’s story
Trailblazing music manager Chenille Bowen is breaking barriers
‘Emilia Pérez’ wants you to look closer
Made Stew. Thinking Cook-up
Australia Day thriller
Revealing an invisible health threat
As Trump returns, Sino-Indian relations are changing
Guyana could call urgently for an open meeting of the UN Security Council and seek its backing for the ICJ’s order of provisional measures
Trump’s Greenland grab
Accountability Watch’s Year in review: A summary of the main issues discussed (Part III)
Death of SIDS: Death to Planet Earth
