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Ramaleela & Ravan Dahan in Georgetown revitalises living bridge of shared culture, traditions
Coinciding with Dussehra, the High Commission of India in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Surabhi – an Indian community ladies group affiliated to the High Commission, and members of the Indian community and diaspora...
Dutch roots run deep in family of Detroit Mercy Law student
By Sheila Pursglove Legal News Law student Giselle (Gigi) DeJong holds a unique undergraduate degree—she is one of two students who were the first in the world to study all three national varieties of the Dutch language: Netherlands Dutch, Belgian...

OP-ED: Big Tobacco Calls It Harm Reduction, Caribbean Youth Calls It Profiting From Addiction
Why is the Caribbean suddenly the focus of lobbying by groups like the World Vapers’ Alliance, Smoke Free Sweden and We Are Innovation? The answer is clear: our region is being targeted as an entry point for industry-driven narratives designed to...

Assuria launches holiday cheer with Christmas Giveaway
Assuria says it will begin to spread the holiday cheer with the launch of its Christmas Giveaway, “Live Life with Assuria.” A press release from the Suriname based insurance conglomerate said that local customers with an active insurance policy...
Panama names 24-man squad for World Cup qualifiers
PANAMA CITY, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Marseille right-back Michael Amir Murillo and Norwich City center-back Jose Cordoba were among 24 players named in Panama's squad on Thursday for World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador and Suriname. Manager Thomas...
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: Meet the former Chelsea striker competing on this year’s Strictly
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink will be competing on this year’s edition of Strictly Come Dancing, joining a rich history of footballers who have competed on the show. On joining Strictly, the 53-year-old Dutchman said: “Swapping the pitch for the...

Guyana’s maritime sector gets timely boost with two pilot boats
THE Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation, on Friday, commissioned two new pilot vessels, which represent a new standard in maritime safety and service in Guyana. The two new pilot boats, named Haiakwa and Haiama, which are indigenous names...

How to watch Australia vs New Zealand: FREE Rugby Championship 2025 streams, TV schedule, preview
The Rugby Championship 2025 has entered its final week and there is still plenty on the line for New Zealand and Australia. In what has been one of the most competitive tournaments for years, both sides know that a victory in Perth would give them...

Mexico, Paraguay back Guyana’s candidacy for IICA top post
MEXICO and Paraguay, two countries with governments of different political leanings but with significant agricultural development policies in common, officially announced their decision to support Guyana’s candidacy for the position of...

Lusignan Golf Club Tees Off with Trophy Stall Golf Tournament this Sunday
Oct 04, 2025 Sports LGC PRO Dr. Joaan Deo (center) alongside LGC Club Captain Ayube Subhan and Trophy Stall’s Emma Hussain, daughter of the proprietor Ramesh Sunich (Kaieteur Sports) – The lush greens of the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) will come...

Attin-Johnson, Briggs join senior women’s staff
Two new members have been added to the senior women’s football team ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers starting in November. Confirmation came yesterday that former national midfielder Maylee Attin-Johnson has been recruited...

4 Strong Buy S&P 500 High-Yield Dividend Stocks With Low PEs Are Bargains
The S&P 500 Index, weighted by market capitalization, currently has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25, which is way above its historical average. This is primarily due to the dominance of mega-cap tech companies, which account for nearly...

Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken
BOGOTA, Colombia — Droughts have withered crops in Peru, fires have scorched the Amazon and hydroelectric dams in Ecuador have struggled to keep the lights on as rivers dry up. Scientists say the cause may lie high above the rainforest, where...
Behind the Curtain: If Venezuela’s Regime Changed, What Could It Mean for Organized Crime?
Why you should care about tensions between the Trump and Maduro administrations, what a power vacuum could mean for Venezuela’s armed groups, and the impact of more US military action on the international cocaine business: InSight Crime’s...
“It’s Just As Horrific As It Sounds”: 50 Disturbing Truths About Animals You Might Wish You Didn’t Know
There are over two million animal species that scientists have identified and described, with many more still undiscovered. A lot of them are the kind we instantly find adorable—fluffy, cuddly, and sweet. But with such an enormous variety, there...

Trophy Stall golf tournament set for October 5 at Lusignan
The lush greens of the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) will come alive this Sunday, October 5, when golfers from across the country gather for the highly anticipated Trophy Stall Golf tournament. Known for its vibrant competition and camaraderie, this...

Second suspect arrested after body is found in cornfield near Belgian border
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of 41-year-old Sherwin Peterhof from Suriname, the AD has reported. Peterhof’s body was discovered on August 15 in a cornfield in Hazeldonk, near the Belgian border. Prior to his...
Steve Backshall: ‘The last thing I want to do is depress kids by talking about climate change’
“I am never completely comfortable if I’ve got shoes on,” grins Bafta-winning adventurer and wildlife presenter Steve Backshall, as he removes a pair of battered desert boots and gives his be-socked toes a cheery wiggle. Mildly eccentric behaviour...

Yorke: Trinidad and Tobago a match away from turnaround
Sports Jelani Beckles 3 Hrs Ago Trinidad and Tobago men's football head coach Dwight Yorke. - (FILE PHOTO) WITH 12 points still up for grabs to determine if TT will qualify directly for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, head coach of the national men’s...

FIFA imposes fine on El Salvador over racist incidents
El Salvador: FIFA has penalised the Salvadoran Football Federation (FESFUT) over racist and discriminatory behaviour by fans during El Salvador’s World Cup qualifying match against Suriname. According to FESFUT, the world football body has ordered...