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Five perish in Long Creek crash
Five persons perished this morning in a crash at Long Creek, Soesdyke-Linden Highway.
- Monday, 13th May, 2024
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Machine operator stabbed to death by teenagers
Education Ministry seeks 11th hour conciliation as teachers’ protest action set to start
Amendment passed to correct anomaly in Constitutional Reform Commission Act
Mother and Daughter pageant crowns 31st duos under ‘Timeless Love’ theme
Police say complaint received against Dharamlall
Relative to questions from the media regarding the sexual assault allegations against former minister Nigel Dharamlall, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum has indicated that a formal report was made by the complainant to Police at the Cove and John Police Station.
Press association questions police silence on Dharamlall case
The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has questioned the silence of the Guyana Police Force on the matter of whether a new complaint has been lodged against Minister of Local Government, Nigel Dharamlall.
Carifesta Road upgrade commences
NRF balance US$2.357B at the end of March
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service Dr Ashni Singh has presented Notification of Receipts to the National Assembly of all petroleum revenues paid into the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) during the period 1st January 2024 to 28th March 2024, pursuant to Section 33 (2) of the NRF Act 2021.
Mother’s Day treat:
Regional Police Division #9 Senior Superintendent, Raphael Rose and his admin team treated mothers within the division to breakfast at the Lethem Police Station.
Permanent secretaries
Last week on his Facebook page, attorney at law Darren Wade queried the presence of Education Ministry Permanent Secretary, Shannielle Hoosein-Outar at the just concluded PPP Congress.
Student Demonstrations – Then and Now
Guyana EITI 2021 Report (Part II)
The quiet parts
It is unacceptable to compulsorily acquire a citizen’s property and force them to wait years before any compensation is paid
Locating a moral compass and clean governance for our country is well beyond the ideological boundaries of the two major parties
Is there a hidden agenda behind gov’t’s refusal to negotiate with our teachers?
Gov’t’s housing program is commendable but it carries long-term detrimental impacts within the housing market
What’s the furore over a presidential religious invitation?
I am most aghast when I hear criticisms of press intimidation against this PPP/C gov’t
CARICOM, US discuss measures to tackle illicit firearms trade
As part of efforts to reduce the high rates of crime and violence which are fuelled by illicit firearms trafficking, the Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS) recently hosted a meeting at its headquarters in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, where the matter was discussed at length, an IMPACS release stated recently.
How the Cost of Living is affecting people Part 75
Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in Rasville and Roxanne Burnham Gardens, Georgetown about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.
Narcotics convict ‘Cat Paw’ held after three years on the lam
Unidentified man dies after hit by police constable’s car
Teenager held over alleged arson of mother-in-law’s house
Woman, 75, found dead in yard
Teen labourer granted bail on narcotics charge
‘Tom’ jailed on larceny charge
Probe launched after mechanic found dead in bed
Mill operator held with CZ gun at Westminster
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QC captures Girl’s U-15 Georgetown North Zone football title
Queen’s College (QC) was crowned the north zone champion of the Georgetown division in the Blue Waters Girl’s U-15 Football Championship on Saturday at the National Training Centre, Providence.
Drayton, Joshi among the leaders after round two
– GCF National Championship Qualifiers After two rounds on Saturday in the Guyana Chess Federation’s (GCF) 2024 National Open Championship Qualifiers, FIDE Master (FM) Anthony Drayton and National Women’s Championship runner-up, 13-year-old prodigy Aditi Joshi, were among the leaders from a field of 42 participants.
Ravens, Kobras victorious in U-23 basketball league
Ravens and Kobras secured hard-fought victories when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) U-23 League continued on Saturday evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.
Jamaica: Two brothers shot dead while playing dominoes in Westmoreland
(Jamaica Gleaner) Two brothers were shot and killed while playing a game of dominoes at a shop in the community of Burnt Savannah in Westmoreland on Saturday night.
Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul may have more record level flooding
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (Reuters) – Less than two weeks after floods devastated Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state leaving at least 143 dead, the state is again on alert this Sunday with the risk of water rising once more to record levels.
Canadian police arrest fourth man for murder of Sikh leader Nijjar
TORONTO (Reuters) – A fourth person has been arrested and charged with the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, Canadian police said on Saturday, in a case that strained diplomatic relations with India.
Strong earthquake strikes near Mexico-Guatemala border
Sandals Group delays J$6b in payouts to ‘Butch’ beneficiaries
Death toll from rains in Brazil’s south reaches 143, govt announces emergency spending
Criminal gangs caught spying on Trinidad police
Trinidad radio station found in breach after degrading statements about judge
Trinidad: Nutrimix cuts flour prices 5 to 17%
‘Choose France’ investment push bags record $16 billion in pledges
PARIS, (Reuters) – France won a record 15 billion euros ($16.17 billion) in foreign investment pledges today, allowing President Emmanuel Macron to bask in the limelight with global CEOs and forget about strained public finances and weak polls for a while.
India’s election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens
HYDERABAD/SRINAGAR, India, (Reuters) – India voted today in the fourth phase of a seven-week long general election, as campaign rhetoric became more strident over economic disparities and religious divisions.
Putin proposes moving Russia’s defense chief Shoigu in surprise reshuffle
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a surprise new defence minister, nominating civilian Andrei Belousov, a former deputy prime minister who specialises in economics, for the job more than two years into the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said.
Kuwait forms new government headed by Ahmad Abdullah Al-Sabah
Afghanistan floods devastate villages, killing 315
Western Canada blazes cause evacuation orders, air quality concerns
Seinfeld speech at Duke commencement prompts walkout protesting his support for Israel
Israel lacks ‘credible plan’ to safeguard Rafah civilians, says Blinken
Afghanistan floods devastate villages, killing 315
The law and the arts: Christopher Belfield’s balancing act
Swim mom, hotelier, advocate, wife: Dee George shares on juggling many hats
My Mom’s Mauby
LUCAS STOCK INDEX (LSI)
The Indestructible Tardigrades
Showcasing Guyana
Guyana beyond Budget 2024, introducing risk and uncertainty considerations
Local indigenous leader benefits from carbon design forum in Peru
Extraordinary People: Rex Nettleford
Marxism in the news
Breaking Down Sexual Offences
Learning on the job
Wuh Part You Is? … Dennis de Caires in his words
BBC makes moves with new factual commission Chess Masters
Edgar Mittelholzer and Creole Chips
This week-in-review April 28th to May 4th
‘Until We Meet Again’: Slingshot and Ingrid Drepaul open up on the loss of their daughter
‘Old Toy Train’ pulls emotional response from creators, viewers
Student Demonstrations – Then and Now
Guyana EITI 2021 Report (Part II)
The quiet parts
Climate change is a worse health threat than we think
The future of Guyana after fossil fuels are gone
US-China cooperation remains possible
