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Holness calls for bold, united action to dismantle gangs, tackle climate crisis and support Haiti
WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has declared that dismantling criminal gangs across the Caribbean must be treated with the urgency of the global war on terror. Holness warned that organised violence now poses a public health...

T&T checkmates rivals at halfway mark of CARICOM Chess Classic
At the midpoint of the CARICOM Classic Chess Team Tournament, defending champions Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) have planted their flag firmly atop the leaderboard, maneuvering to a commanding 18‑point total and eyeing a repeat crown. In a marquee...

MMG fraud accused granted bail
Mohamed Ali Mohamed Ali, 38, who had previously been remanded on a charge of fraud committed on the mobile money platform MMG, was granted bail when he reappeared last Friday before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown...
Cooperatives in the Caribbean: A proven path to decent work and sustainable development
The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to leave too many behind. Amid these challenges, a powerful and time-tested...

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 30 to July 6, 2025
Every Monday, we bring you UPSC Current Affairs Pointers—a concise, exam-focused guide to help you stay ahead in your Prelims and Mains preparation. Polity — The Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the RailOne App as a one stop...

Respected political journalist and ‘Caribbean man’ Rickey Singh passes on
Photo of Guyana-born regional journalist Rickey Singh via Wesley Gibbings and courtesy of his daughter, Donna Ramsammy, used with permission. Guyana-born Rickey Singh, a well-known, fearless and sometimes controversial voice in regional media,...

People, Partnerships, Prosperity: Promoting A Secure & Sustainable Future
Advertisement MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA – Preparations for the 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting have been underway for some time in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the Our News team visited the convention center ahead of the opening as the country’s...

British cocaine dealer fled to South American bolthole after masterminding brutal murder of 'love rival' - only to end up in hellhole prison
A British cocaine dealer who masterminded the brutal killing of a love rival tried to evade justice by fleeing 4,500 miles away to South America - only to end up in a hellhole jail after being was arrested by local police for drug offences. Days...

Havana hosts Int’l Convention Cubambiente 2025
Held every two years, the event officially begins this Wednesday with the attendance of professionals from Argentina, Canada, Chile, Spain, the United States, Haiti, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Saint Lucia, and Suriname, among other nations....

Caribbean Cooperatives: A proven path to sustainable development
The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to leave too many behind. Amid these challenges, a powerful and time-tested...

Mexico and United States Clash in Exciting 2025 Gold Cup Final
Houston, Texas – Mexico will face the United States on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in the final of the Gold Cup, where the new champion of Concacaf will be determined. Before the highly anticipated match, Santiago Giménez spoke to the media and...

Mexico vs. Honduras: Gold Cup Semifinals Preview, Predictions and Lineups
Mexico 2–0 Saudi Arabia - 6/28/25 Panama (4)1–1(5) Honduras - 6/28/25 Mexico 0–0 Costa Rica - 6/22/25 Honduras 2–1 Curacao - 6/24/25 Suriname 0–2 Mexico - 6/18/25 Honduras 2–0 El Salvador - 6/21/25 Mexico 3–2 Dominican Republic - 6/14/25 Canada...

The crucial mistake that caused downfall of ruthless gang who tortured drug dealer to death in quiet cul-de-sac
Planned with military precision, the plot to attack and torture Thomas Campbell could have easily remained unsolved today. Despite leaving his bloodstains all over the hallway of his £350,000 townhouse, and ransacking the bedrooms, the gang who...

Preview Gold Cup Final
The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup final between the United States and Mexico is scheduled for today, July 6, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Mexico is slightly favored due to their higher Elo rating (1837 vs. USA’s 1721), but the United States’...

First Amazon country declared free of malaria
Add topic to email alerts Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Back to Healio Key takeaways: Suriname is the 12th country in the...

Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal Recap: USA and Mexico make Final yet again
Apr 14, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; The championship trophy at the CONCACAF Gold Cup Draw at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The 2025 Gold Cup has been an entertaining tournament. Some of the region’s giants have...

TT chess team dominant at halfway mark of Caricom Classic
Sports Newsday Reporter 14 Hrs Ago - GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Trinidad and Tobago are in a strong position to repeat as champions of the Caricom Classic Chess Team tournament after establishing a comfortable lead at the halfway stage. Playing at the...

Transfer: Zepiqueno Redmond Joins Aston Villa, Ansu Fati Joins AS Monaco
Zepiqueno Redmond is just 19 years old and has never played professional football outside his home country. The 19-year-old Suriname-born winger has represented the Netherlands at the under-16 and under-19 levels, but he still maintains dual...

Best betting apps for Gold Cup Final: USA vs. Mexico
The United States and Mexico have climbed through the Concacaf Gold Cup tournament and will now meet in the final on Sunday, July 6, in Houston. Mexico has won this tournament nine times, including the most recent event in 2023, while the U.S. has...

KLM commences Georgetown service
On 4 June KLM launched flights to Georgetown in Guyana. This is KLM’s fifth new route in 2025. Georgetown is a new destination for Schiphol, and our tenth in South America. All ten are served by KLM, with Paramaribo also flown by Surinam Airways....