Aug 28, 2025
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Venezuela deploys warships, drones to coast as US naval squadron nears
Amid rising tension with the United States after Washington deployed warships to waters off Venezuela to fight drug trafficking, Venezuela’s defence minister has announced new…
International
US-Venezuela tensions rise as US warships arrive in Southern Caribbean
Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are rising amid a large US naval buildup in the Southern Caribbean and nearby waters, which US officials…
Rowley: UNC disrupting years of diplomacy by backing US
Former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley believes the UNC has lit a match in the Caribbean by openly supporting the US naval…
India’s Cheteshwar Pujara retires from international cricket
India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 37-year-old played 103 Tests but has not featured for his nation since the…
Trinidad and Tobago PM says US can use territory if Venezuela attacks Guyana
Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said her government would allow US military access to the country’s territory if Venezuela were to attack Guyana.…
Trump administration to review 55m US visa holders for potential rule violations
The Trump administration is reviewing the records of more than 55 million US visa holders for potential revocation or deportable violations of immigration rules, in…
International collaborations disrupting drug trade
As the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) intensifies its fight against drug trafficking, Director James Singh has praised the pivotal role played by international partnerships. Speaking…
US sends three warships near Venezuela coast
US President Donald Trump is deploying three warships off the coast of Venezuela as part of efforts to curb drug trafficking, a source familiar with…
India celebrates 79th Independence anniversary
India today celebrated its 79th Independence anniversary with much pomp and ceremony. The nation gained independence on August 15, 1947, after 200 years of British…
UK expands ’Deport Now, Appeal Later’ scheme to include Guyanese
More foreign criminals will be deported before their appeals against their removal are heard, as the Home Office adds 15 new countries to its "deport…
Trump doubles reward to US$50 million for arrest of Venezuela’s president to face US drug charges
The Trump administration is doubling to US$50 million the reward for the arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of being one of the…
All set for grand International Building Expo
The Central Housing and Planning Authority’s (CH&PA) annual International Building Expo is officially set for August 14 to 17, with organisers promising another invigorating event…
$850m water treatment plant at Parika commissioned
A new $850 million water treatment plant at Parika, which will deliver treated, 24-hour water access to more than 14,000 residents in Region Three, was…
Guyana’s focus on rehabilitation enables lowest recidivism rate in CARICOM
At 14 per cent, Guyana holds the lowest repeat offending rate in CARICOM compared to Barbados (60 per cent), Trinidad and Tobago (50 per cent),…
Guyana hit with 15 per cent US tariff as White House unveils sweeping new trade measures
The United States has imposed a 15 per cent reciprocal tariff on imports from Guyana, as part of a sweeping package of trade measures unveiled…
Ben Stokes to miss final test
England captain Ben Stokes says his latest injury will not impact his participation in this winter's Ashes after he was ruled out of the fifth…