Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes in mountains, official says

Ebrahim Raisi, May 7, 2024. Iran's Presidency. WANA/Handout via REUTERS
Ebrahim Raisi, May 7, 2024. Iran’s Presidency. WANA/Handout via REUTERS

DUBAI,  (Reuters) – A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed today as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog, an Iranian official told Reuters, and rescuers were making their way to the site of the incident.

President says dissatisfied at stalled Suriname fishing licences

The Government of Suriname has not yet issued the 150 SK fishing licences to Guyanese fishermen, which were promised in 2021 following an agreement between the two countries, and President Irfaan Ali on Thursday said that he was dissatisfied at the situation.

The $110M amphibious excavator that was procured for the MMA-ADA (DPI photo)
The $110M amphibious excavator that was procured for the MMA-ADA (DPI photo)

MMA-ADA gets $110m amphibious excavator to advance agricultural works

The Mahaica/Mahaicony/Abary-Agricul-tural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) at Onverwagt, Region Five yesterday received a $110 million amphibious excavator to aid in the efficient delivery of services for the area, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated yesterday.

Briton John rewrites stage 1 & 2 records on Day 1

NSC Independence 3-Stage Road Race By Michelangelo Jacobus It was a record-breaking performance from Briton John as he shattered the stage one and two records as the highly anticipated National Sports Commission’s (NSC) Independence 3-Stage cycling road race pedalled off with a feverish pace from the Corriverton Police Station in Berbice yesterday.

YMCA, Bullets, Turf President, advance to Round of 16

Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship YMCA, Silver Bullets, Turf President, and DC Ballers secured their berths to the round of 16 segment in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship on Friday evening at the Silver City Hard-court. 

Venezuela opposition candidate says he will guarantee political freedom

LA VICTORIA, Vene-zuela, (Reuters) –  Vene-zuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez said yesterday he will ensure all political parties are free to operate if he unseats President Nicolas Maduro in a July vote, and he urged the military to uphold the country’s institutions as intended by the constitution.