International
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgradedGeorgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead with a $2.8 billion Georgetown Enhancement Programme. The funding came under close scrutiny on Thursday in the Parliamentary Committee of Supply, where Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul and Duarte Hetsberger pressed Minister of Local Government and...
Extreme cold in New York City leaves 18 dead[BBC] – A total of 18 people have died as a result of a period of extreme cold weather in...
Home Alone’s Catherine O’Hara dies at 71(Reuters) – Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor who brought the eccentric Moira Rose of “Schitt’s Creek” to global acclaim, has...
US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concernsMove in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made promised electoral reforms.
Border Controversy: UN Security Council against threats, use of force & escalation of tensionsSee below full statement: The members of the Security Council expressed their concern about the possible escalation of tensions between...
Biden tells Netanyahu US will not participate in counter-strike against Iran(CNN)- President Joe Biden and senior members of his national security team, seeking to contain the risk of a wider...
UN Security Council to meet Sunday on Iran attack after Israel requestThe United Nations Security Council is set to meet on Sunday after Israel requested the council condemn Iran’s attack on...
Iran launches drones, missiles at Israel in retaliatory attack after consulate strike in SyriaAir raid sirens and loud booms sounded across Israel as Iran on Saturday evening launched dozens of drones and missiles...
$72.5 million raised at ‘Ramadan Village’ to support Palestine A grand total of $72.5 million to support Palestine was raised from donations Saturday night at the Guyanan’s National Ramadan...
Earthquake shakes U.S. East Coast[NBC News] – An earthquake struck the East Coast of the United States on Friday morning, according to the U.S....
Slavery tribunal? Africa and Caribbean unite on reparations[Reuters] – Support is building among Africa and Caribbean nations for the creation of an international tribunal on atrocities dating...
Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel wins appeal over murder convictionReuters – Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel’s conviction for the murder of an associate more than a decade ago was...
From Guyana to Kenya, a Massachusetts Guardsman finds a taste of homeU.S. Army [Massachusetts National Guard] – Born in Guyana, a small country in South America, one Massachusetts National Guard Soldier received...
China’s Import & Export Fair opens on April 15See below full release issued by the Chinese Embassy in Guyana: The 135th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair)...
UK ‘confident’ in management of Guyana’s economy, increases funds for gov’t, private sectorWith confidence in the current management of the Guyanese economy, the United Kingdom (UK) has increased the amount of designated...
Music maestro Pankaj Udhas passes away at 72(Times of India) Music legend and Padmashri winner Pankaj Udhas took his last breath on Monday. The veteran ghazal singer...
Guyana calls for ceasefire in Gaza as it celebrates 54th Republic AnniversaryGuyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali called for a ceasefire in Gaza as he commemorated his country’s 54th anniversary as a...
Guyana argues that Israel engaged in ‘military conquest, annexation’ in Palestine territoryDozens of countries are engaging the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the legality of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory...
UN officials back Guyana’s focus on tackling food insecurityGuyana hopes more countries will recognise the existing threat climate change and conflict pose to food security. That’s why it...
Guyana pledges US$150,000 in support of Palestinians affected by Gaza crisisSee below full release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: The Government of Guyana has pledged USD...
Guyana firm on call for Gaza ceasefire as it takes up presidency of UN Security CouncilGuyana has taken up its presidency of the United Nations Security Council and at a press briefing on Thursday, Ambassador...
