BP, Trinidad’s NGC receive licence to develop gas fields with Venezuela
(Reuters) – British oil major BP BP.L and Trinidad and Tobago’s state energy firm NGC have received a two-year licence from the U.S.
- Wednesday, 29th May, 2024
- Today's Paper
Linden Mayor lashes back at gov’t over flooding
Heavy rain floods Linden
Police say WPA activist Amsterdam arrested for inciting murder of Head of State, other officials
Mocha/Arcadia residents allege injustices by gov’t in meeting with US congressman
Man charged with murdering taxi driver at Bourda Market
Port Mourant training school closed over dengue outbreak
GuySuCo’s Port Mourant Training School has been temporarily closed after a dengue outbreak which has left at least two students hospitalized.
Remaining Constitution Reform Commission members sworn in
Woman gives birth after GPHC surgery on blocked fallopian tubes
Canefield family protests over death of children at NA hospital
The Canefield family who lost two children days apart last month protested outside the New Amsterdam Public Hospital last week calling for answers from the authorities over pathology tests.
Main Street landmark
Over the time of its lengthy existence, Main Street in Georgetown has served as the location of many iconic edifices, which have had, and in some instances still have, significant bearing on the course of our history.
The Indian election and the country’s economic future
Environmental Assessment Board court ruling
A politically neutral and professional Public Service is indispensable to good governance (Part II)
Strike widening education gap between privileged and marginalized communities
Let’s see what the PPP does about Dharamlall
There must be unity after the PNCR elections
Improper display of flag colours
Article 15 of the Guyana Independence Order should be recited at every Independence Day celebration
Let the cases begin unhindered
Two denied bail over Albouys St larceny
Thirty-year-old Cuban national, Lyon Sanchez Santy and 44-year-old Shazim Khan both appeared before Chief Magistrate (ag), Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with larceny.
Gov’t says deeply concerned about flooding in Region 10
The Government today said that it was deeply concerned about severe flooding in Region 10.
Climate change threatens low-lying hospitals in Guyana, other parts of Caribbean, UN says
Electrical technician burnt in accident at National Stadium
Toshaos council seeking consultant on Free, Prior and Informed Consent talks
Teachers strike to enter 49th day today
Ministry hails international recognition of local forest certificates
Miner who died in latest pit collapse was from Zeelugt
Worker was seriously injured in toppling of shore base crane – ministry
Toyota in urgent Takata airbag recall
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Palm Court acquires neighbouring property
SOL’s minimum wage now $160,000 per month – Ministry of Labour
Police say WPA activist Amsterdam arrested for inciting murder of Head of State, other officials
Dedication, determination drove GOAL graduates
Mocha/Arcadia residents allege injustices by gov’t in meeting with US congressman
Second industrial incident at Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase lands worker in hospital
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Australia chase a rare treble, cricket eyes toehold in US market
(Reuters) – Australia will be aiming to become the first team to possess all three of cricket’s global titles at the same time, but a bigger success will be if the T20 World Cup next month can help the game crack a lucrative market in the United States.
Back Circle B crowned ‘Settlement of All Arguments’ street-ball champion
Newcomer Back Circle B won the ‘Settlement of All Arguments’ street-ball championship, defeating Taliban 2-1 on penalty kicks in the final on Sunday evening at the Mocha Community’s Centre ground tarmac.
LTI, GSA, UG record tense wins in Tertiary Basketball League
Linden Technical Institute (LTI), the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA), and the University of Guyana (UG) registered hard-fought wins when the Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) Tertiary League continued at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.
Venezuela revokes invitation for EU election observers during presidential vote
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela has revoked its invitation for the European Union to send election observers for a presidential contest in July, Elvis Amoroso, the head of the National Electoral Council (CNE) said yesterday.
Haiti transition council taps former PM Conille to again lead country
PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – Haiti’s transition council yesterday tapped former Prime Minister Garry Conille, who briefly led the country over a decade ago, to return to the role as the Caribbean nation works to restore stability and take back control from violent gangs.
Colombia court upholds ruling allowing companies to deduct royalties from taxes
BOGOTA, (Reuters) – Colombia’s Constitutional Court denied yesterday proposals from the finance ministry to modify a ruling that struck down a ban on oil and mining companies deducting royalties from their taxes, in a move the leftist government has said will force an increase in the 2024 fiscal deficit.
No bids on 9 of 13 Trinidad shallow blocks
Mexico election front-runner Sheinbaum faces tall order to cut cartel violence
Argentina’s Milei swaps cabinet chief in major government shakeup
Trinidad couple killed in crash into the sea
Five conferred with Ansa McAl Foundation awards
Trinidad: ‘Locked up: I am in plenty problem’
Rare spat shows China, North Korea still at odds on nuclear weapons
SEOUL, (Reuters) – North Korea’s rare swipe at China this week underscored how Beijing and Pyongyang do not entirely see eye-to-eye on the latter’s illicit nuclear weapons arsenal, despite warming ties in other areas, analysts and officials in South Korea said.
UK’s first Black woman lawmaker ‘dismayed’ by prospect of being barred from running for Labour
LONDON, (Reuters) – Britain’s first Black woman lawmaker, Diane Abbott, said today she was dismayed the opposition Labour Party looked set to bar her as an election candidate over comments she made over a year ago about Jews and racism.
Putin makes former bodyguard Alexei Dyumin secretary of State Council, says Kremlin
MOSCOW, (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Wednesday that President Vladimir Putin had appointed Alexei Dyumin, an aide and former bodyguard, as secretary of the State Council, an advisory body to the Russian head of state.
Israel denies strike on camp near Rafah that Gaza officials say killed 21 people
Trump sought to ‘hoodwink’ voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury
Hess shareholders sign off on US$53 billion sale to Chevron
Former China Huarong International executive sentenced to death for bribery
Israeli attack on Rafah tent camp kills 45, prompts international outcry
Peru’s president faces constitutional complaint in Rolex case
This week-in-review May 18th to May 25th
Farming and business magnate Deleep Singh is big on giving back to society
Nine of the best TV shows to watch this May
Blunders
Inter-prison impromptu speech competition concludes
Wanderlust offers dark tourism with overnight tour to Jonestown
Extraordinary People – Arthur McDonald
Administering a substance with intent
Guyana at 58
From grandma’s kitchen to restaurants and a catering business: food is Reyon Bernard’s anchor
Try this: Cassava-stuffed Roti
Applications for Miss Guyana Teen Scholar Pageant open on Independence Day
The Indian election and the country’s economic future
Environmental Assessment Board court ruling
A politically neutral and professional Public Service is indispensable to good governance (Part II)
How G7 Leaders can unlock financing for Africa
Insurance and its adequacy (Part 3 final)
A big step forward for liver health
