Judge throws out Trump’s $15 billion lawsuit against New York Times, citing improper content
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – A federal judge today threw out U.S. President Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times NYT.N
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Judge throws out Trump’s $15 billion lawsuit against New York Times, citing improper content
Private Sector Commission welcomes President’s plan to revive Georgetown
Election for Region Four Council will test alliance politics
Farmers awaiting paddy price relief as gov’t promises help
Magistrate raps police over statement about acid throwing case
Onions coming: Onions are now being introduced on the Essequibo Coast. At Golden Fleece, Region 2, farmer Mr. Kandai has planted a half-acre of the Aquarius onion variety in collaboration with NAREI. (PPP/C Facebook page) More photos >
DDL Group’s after-tax profit for first half of 2025 up slightly
-turnover in international markets dropped by 10% Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) Group’s after-tax profit for the first half of this year was slightly up over the same period last year and its Chairman in a statement referred to uncertainty in international markets as a result of the new United States tariff policy.
Chinese company in Stabroek Block bids for three Trinidad deepwater blocks
(Trinidad Guardian) The auction for deepwater exploration blocks in T&T has yielded underwhelming results, with foreign investor interest falling short of expectations.
Magistrate grants Brutus’ application to present police welfare fund bank records
Former Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday where his application for broader financial disclosure in relation to bank records of the police welfare fund was granted by Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty.
Golden Grove biker charged over pillion rider’s death
A biker, Emanuel Elias was yesterday charged with causing the death of his pillion rider, Kevin Nedd on September 15th. The accident involved motor car #PAL 8365, owned and driven by a 40-year-old man from Haslington, ECD; motor lorry #GAC 5625, driven by a 49-year-old man from Vigilance; and motorcycle #CM 3708, ridden by Elias, a 21-year-old from Victoria, ECD, with pillion rider Nedd.
Sexual assault complaint lodged against Mabaruma mayor
Mayor of Mabaruma, Region One, Trevi Leung is being investigated over the alleged sexual assault of a female on September 7.
U.S. Immigrant Visas: Visa Bulletin, Priority Dates, and Appointment Eligibility
Ask-the-Consul Installment 25-09 Navigating the immigrant visa process can be complex, especially when trying to understand key concepts like the Visa Bulletin, priority dates, and appointment eligibility.
David Hinds say elections fell below what could be considered credible
-will focus in parliament on poverty relief, constitutional reform At a virtual press conference held on Wednesday, Dr. David Hinds, Executive Member of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), strongly criticized the recently concluded 2025 national and regional elections, describing them as “far below what is universally considered to be credible elections.”
Man fined $50,000 for dangerous driving
Dexroy McGarrell, a 29-year-old resident of Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara, and driver of motor car #PAB 2147, was arrested on Tuesday for the offence of dangerous driving, a police release said yesterday.
Motorbikes seized in East Coast campaign
On Tuesday, September 17, 2025, between 17:00 hrs and 18:00 hrs, Deputy Superintendent Delph, Assistant Superintendent Gobin, and seven other ranks from the Cove and John Police Station conducted a motorcycle campaign along the Nabaclis public road, East Coast Demerara.
Home Affairs Minister conducts site visit to new US$28m Brickdam Police Station
Newly appointed Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, on Wednesday conducted a site visit at the new Brickdam Police Station currently under construction describing it as being designed “to set the standard for public infrastructure in our country – strong, safe, modern, and responsive to the needs of our citizens,” a Ministry of Home Affairs release stated.
Biker charged with causing death of pillion rider
A biker, Emanuel Elias was today charged with causing the death of his pillion rider, Kevin Nedd on September 15th. The accident involved motor car #PAL 8365, owned and driven by a 40-year-old man from Haslington, ECD; motor lorry #GAC 5625, driven by a 49-year-old man from Vigilance; and motorcycle #CM 3708, ridden by Elias, a 21-year-old from Victoria, ECD, with pillion rider Nedd.
Gov’t forging ahead with US$15m InterEnergy consultancy
-despite procurement controversy Government is forging ahead with the US$15 million contract for Dominican Republic company – InterEnergy (IEG) – to begin consultancy on the gas-to-energy project here.
Enforcing tint regulations
Recently in Barbados, the police approached Prime Minister Mia Mottley informing that heavily tinted vehicles were hampering their crime fighting and putting officers’ lives at risk.
The first AI Government Minister
Eroded buffer, capacity crisis among key issues at Haags Bosch landfill
Vehicles are endangering lives by forming third lanes intended for pedal and motor cyclists
The definition of efficiency according to two utility companies
Addressing corruption requires a powerful tool such as digital transformation
Labour and transportation
Recent social media comment by the police reflects a total lack of understanding of the relevant law
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Popeyes on Camp St closed
Former senior cop acquitted of conspiring to murder MFK owner
Election for Region Four Council will test alliance politics
AFC leader Nigel Hughes resigns following poor elections showing
Over 6,200 Guyanese employed by ExxonMobil and its contractors – statement
Magistrate grants Brutus’ application to present police welfare fund bank records
Passport applications to be done online by year end – Ali
Police disappointed at granting of bail to acid-throwing accused
Gov’t forging ahead with US$15m InterEnergy consultancy
The first AI Government Minister
Trump the Useful Idiot
Monitoring and accountability of poverty reduction strategies
The US Will Rue Trump’s Trade War on India
Is Brazil’s Democracy out of the woods?
GST Reforms in India would strengthen India-Guyana economic and developmental partnership
Dispatch from TIFF 2025: Complicated choices in “Retreat”, “To the Victory!”, and “It Would Be Night in Caracas”
Mother Mary Comes to Me: A book launch with Arundhati Roy in Toronto
The President’s inaugural address
Indigenous people’s advocate Faye Stewart urges authorities to listen and act
Rising Guyanese gospel singer making waves on international stage
Eight-year-old Sunjay Gonzalez wins this year’s Miss Guyana Princess pageant
Two day Lokono language workshop concluded in Santa Rosa
End the silence around prostate cancer – survivor urges
Local cultural practitioner to showcase Guyanese digital archive efforts at Caribbean conference in Boston
When mountains break
Enjoying living alone
The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act: Definitions and other important innovations
Unprompted advice
Vivienne Daniel, Guyanese dance icon honoured at Carifesta
The mark of a champion
The election results pose more questions than answers
Misfortune
Feed yourself with your hands
Lucas stock index
Violence as policy in Trump’s America
Five mo’ years pon dem
Dispatch from TIFF 2025: Family crises in “Forastera”, “As We Breathe”, and “Nika and Madison”
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Lyles surges late to win fourth successive 200m gold
TOKYO, (Reuters) – Noah Lyles scorched to a fourth successive world 200 metres gold today as he delivered his trademark drive to the line to triumph in 19.52 seconds, pipping compatriot and perennial bridesmaid Kenny Bednarek, who took silver in 19.58.
Number 63 Beach to become major tourism hub – Rodrigues
The Number 63 Beach is undergoing a transformative upgrade, positioning it as a premiere tourism destination. This was highlighted by newly-appointed Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, during a site visit on Wednesday along with Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh, to assess ongoing works and the current condition of the facility.
Grandchildren now eligible for T&T citizenship as Senate passes bill
(Trinidad Guardian) The Constitution (Amendment) (Citizenship) Bill, 2025, was passed in the Senate early yesterday morning by a slim margin after hours of heated debate.
Brazil’s Congress fast-tracks amnesty bill that could include Bolsonaro
Trinidad AG apologises to Brent Thomas over ‘gross abuse of power’
Canada, Mexico vow closer ties ahead of trade pact review with US
Brazilian minister intervenes in JBS slave labour investigation
US judge keeps block on Trump effort to deport Guatemalan unaccompanied children
Trump says US seeks control of Afghanistan’s Bagram air base given up in withdrawal
LONDON, (Reuters) – The United States seeks to regain control of Bagram air base in Afghanistan, President Donald Trump said yesterday during a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but an Afghan official dismissed the need for any U.S.
