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Tips For Saving Money On Your Car Insurance in 2021
Everyone is looking to save money these days, and auto insurance is one of the most common expenses people shop around for in order...
School Teacher Shot Dead in Domestic Dispute
Man Critical Following Attempted Suicide
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO -- Investigators probing the murder of Sangre Grande teacher and mother of five, Margaret Ragoobar-Guevarra, have been...
WORD CUP 2016
Six Bandits Nabbed After Attempted Robbery
Four Guns, Sledgehammer Among Items Seized
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA -- Police say they arrested six men after...
A Dream for Lt. Frank McConnell Park
By Aminta Kilawan Narine, Esq.
What are some signs that a community is flourishing? Could it...
Skerritt, Other Top CWI Officials Set for Talks Over Guyana Cricket Board Crisis
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – High-level Cricket West Indies officials will hold talks with stakeholders in...
WRC Rally Cup
Live Pridefully at Queens Museum
By Aminta Kilawan Narine, Esq.
On Saturday, February 19, community-based non-profit organization Caribbean Equality Project (CEP)...
McDonalds’ Manager Among the Weekend’s Murder Victims in Trinidad
By PETER RICHARDS
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The manager of a fast food restaurant was...
President Calls for Unity to Deal With Destruction Caused by Rains
US Stands in Solidarity with Trinidad & Tobago: New Ambassador
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - President...
SPORT NEWS
CYCLING TOUR
Guyanese Swimmer Nabbed With Cocaine in New York
GUYANA -- National swimmer, Earlando McRae, has found himself in hot water after being busted at New York’s JFK Airport with a little over...
Food Distribution in Queens Continues in Frigid Winter Weather
By Leon Suseran
As families continue to struggle amidst the uncertainty and economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, many food distribution sites have resumed operation.
Many...
President Granger to Meet with Teachers Union
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – President David Granger will meet with members of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) on Monday after union officials walked out of...
GUYANA: PPP Government More People Centered – Poll
By Dr. VISHNU BISRAM
According to an opinion poll conducted by this writer for the North American Caribbean Teachers Association (NACTA) in Guyana, the population...
Cops Kills Himself After Shooting Lover at Police Station
GUYANA -- A policeman is dead and his colleague and lover is in a critical condition after a shooting at the La Grange Police...
TENNIS
Barbeque Sauce Manufacturer Receives ‘Made in Guyana’ Certification Mark
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA (DPI) -- On Friday, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) certified SS Natural Fruit-flavoured Inc under the Made in Guyana Certification...
Obama on Trump’s DACA Decision: “Cruel” and “Self-defeating”
President Obama's Full Statement on Trump's Decision to Scrap DACA
WASHINGTON (September 5, 2017) - Former President Barack Obama on Tuesday slammed his successor President...
OTHER STORIES
Shridath Ramphal Never Apologized for Authoritarianism
By Dr Vishnu Bisram
Sir Shridath S. Ramphal passed away on August 30. There were glowing tributes extolling his role as Secretary General of Commonwealth of Nations (1975-90). That was not the Ramphal that people...
Hindus Worldwide Celebrate Janmashtami – Lord Krishna’s Birthday.
By Chaitram Aklu
On August 26, Hindus around the world celebrate Janmashtami, the 5251st birthday of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar (descendant) of Vishnu. It is one of the most important annual festivals in the...
Demerara River Bridge 64 Percent Complete
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA (DPI) -- The US$260 million New Demerara River Bridge, a key project to alleviate traffic congestion caused by the current Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB), is now 64 per cent complete.
This update was...
Ramayana in the Park 2024
Overview:
The Federation of Hindu Mandirs proudly presents the 15th edition of Ramayan in the Park (RITP 2024). Leading Pandits in the Tri-state area expound on Shree Ram’s Katha with one Kanda each night, starting...
Curacao Joins CARICOM, Pledges to Leverage Cultural, Economic Strengths
CARICOM Secretariat, Greater Georgetown, Guyana - Tuesday, 30 July 2024: Curaçao is now the sixth Associate Member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The country’s Prime Minister said it brings a unique blend of cultural...
Local Grocery Supplier Now Offering Home Delivery of Meals and Groceries Using EBT/SNAP Cards
QUEENS, NY (July 24, 2024) -- All From 1 Supplier, a local leader in West Indian and American groceries for over four years, is pleased to announce significant enhancements aimed at better serving its...
Shiv Chanderpaul: A Batsman for all Seasons!
By Albert Baldeo
“Chanderpaul, eyes focused like a laser on the ball from run up to the moment he demolishes it with his trademark pull/sweep, raises his bat, and kisses the pitch as the ball...
CARICOM Extends Best Wishes to Haiti’s Transition Government
Reiterates its readiness to support the government and people of Haiti as they embark on "this crucial journey"
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CARICOM SECRETARIAT, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA - The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in a press statement on June 19, 2024,...
Men On Mission Initiative Provides New Homes for Two Single Moms
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA (DPI) -- Earlier this month, the Men on Mission initiative handed over two newly constructed homes to two single mothers in Regions Three and Four.
Bhagwattie Ghirao and Bibi Arjune, who have faced...
Indo-Caribbean Federation Hosts 39th Indian Arrival Celebration in New York
QUEENS, NY -- Indian Arrival was celebrated in New York City on Sunday June 2 with a magnificent entertainment packed cultural variety concert and a (talent) pageant that included a spectacular display of singing...