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VILNIUS/WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Parcels that exploded at logistics depots in Europe were part of a test run for a Russian plot to trigger explosions on cargo flights to the United States, according to security officials.

-mental state still in question Elroy Withrite’s sentencing for the 2019 murder of Andrew Drakes has been postponed again and is now scheduled for early December.

(Trinidad Guardian) Court of Appeal Judge Mark Mohammed is encouraging citizens to not be afraid to speak out when they witness misconduct. 

PAIPORTA/MADRID,  (Reuters) – At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, the regional judicial authorities in Valencia said on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking 10.6 billion euros ($11.6 billion) to help victims.

Some 1200 residents of Kangaruma, Tassarene, and Isseneru in Region Seven are now accessing high-speed internet connectivity, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said in a press release on Monday.

BRUSSELS,  (Reuters) – World leaders from major economies including the United States, the European Union and Brazil are planning to skip this year’s United Nations climate change summit, known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

(Reuters) – Tropical Storm Rafael was rapidly picking up steam yesterday afternoon as it chugged toward the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean, and will likely become a hurricane in the next few hours, according to the U.S.-based

Last evening, Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport,  Charles Ramson, sat down with a team from SBM Offshore-Guyana, including Country Manager,  Martin Cheong and Executive Director of NGO National Coordinating Coalition (NCC),  Simone Sills to discuss partnership for the upgrade of the Cummings Park (Sophia) Multipurpose Facility.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans took a step toward winning control of the U.S.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – Investigators searched the offices of U.S. streaming giant Netflix NFLX.O in France and the Netherlands yesterday as part of a preliminary investigation into tax fraud laundering, a French judicial source said.

By Dr Bertrand Ramcharan Seventh Chancellor of the University of Guyana Earlier this year, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali published a policy brief in his book “Achieving Global Food Security.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – The European Union expects to close the trade agreement with South American bloc Mercosur by the end of the year, the EU commissioner for crisis management told Reuters late last week, although noting there were still differences to be solved.

Attorney Mark Conway passed away suddenly yesterday.  President Irfaan Ali last night posted the following message: “Mark Conway is gone too soon.

PHILADELPHIA, (Reuters) – Republican Donald Trump defeated Democrat Kamala Harris in the battleground state of North Carolina in yesterday’s U.S.

In response to mounting concerns about the MV MA Lisha, which serves the Georgetown to North West District route, the government has pledged swift action to address passenger complaints and improve service, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said today.

(Reuters) – A member of Antigua and Barbuda’s parliament was found dead at his home early today and police in the Caribbean island nation are investigating the case as a possible murder, according to local media outlet Times Caribbean Online.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Control of the U.S. Congress is at stake today in elections that could flip both the House of Representatives and the Senate, while still leaving Capitol Hill divided between Donald Trump’s Republicans and Kamala Harris’ Democrats.

(Trinidad Guardian) Five foreign used-car dealerships have been ordered to pay almost $24 million in compensation to ANSA Bank for their roles in a fraudulent loan conspiracy.

The South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) yesterday called for a suspension of mining operations following Saturday’s hair-raising robbery and kidnapping which is suspected to have been carried out by a gang from Brazil.

The Department of Public Information (DPI) yesterday said that President Irfaan Ali has expressed his displeasure at the slothful works at the Maternal and Paediatric Hospital, Ogle, East Coast Demerara and has instructed that these be expedited to facilitate a mid-2025 completion.