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SOMEONE IS TRYING TO SABOTAGE THE OAS LEADERSHIP
Chet Neymour, Bahamas Government fully supports him Last week a nasty article appeared on line just as the Permanent Council of the OAS was about to consider a waiver for Chet Neymour, the Bahamian diplomat to serve as the Chief of Staff of the...

ONE Championship: Eersel knocks out Jarvis to retain lightweight Muay Thai title
Regian Eersel added another emphatic chapter to his reign as ONE’s lightweight Muay Thai king, dispatching George Jarvis with a first-round knockout in the main event of ONE Fight Night 34 on Friday. The Suriname-born Dutchman needed just 84...

Barbados, India, sign ground breaking agreement to establish coconut processing plant
The Government of Barbados and the Republic of India recently signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Coconut Processing Plant on the island. The signing of the MOU is seen as a bold step...

World News | Latin American Content Creators Meet Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari; Explore State's Cultural Heritage
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 10 (ANI): A delegation of 24 content creators from Latin American countries, participating in the Public Diplomacy initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), paid a courtesy visit to Rajasthan's Deputy...

‘The country was hoaxed by the UNC’
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar marked her United National Congress (UNC) Government’s first 100 days in office on Friday. Several Opposition MPs have since expressed their views on the performance of the new UNC administration. They have...

George Jarvis says he will succeed where Sinsamut failed against Regian Eersel: “I’m better”
British striker George Jarvis believes ONE lightweight Muay Thai king Regian Eersel has not faced an opponent like him before. He is confident of dethroning the Surinamese-Dutch champion in their scheduled title match this week. 'G-Unit' looks to...

The cost of living – PPP’s anti-inflationary policies
A RECENT editorial (August 9, 2025) in one of the local newspapers highlighted concern over rising costs, but it omits that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government has acted swiftly and decisively to protect Guyanese households...

PPP/C acted swiftly on cost of living
Dear Editor, The Guest Editorial (August 9, 2025) highlights concern over rising costs, but it omits that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government has acted swiftly and decisively to protect Guyanese households from global...

Regian Eersel says listening to corner is crucial to his success: “I’m the player”
Reigning and undisputed ONE lightweight Muay Thai world champion and former kickboxing king ‘The Immortal’ Regian Eersel of Suriname and the Netherlands knows he has to be at his absolute best when he steps back into the ring this weekend to...

Anton Edmunds | Unlocking private investment for a stronger Caribbean future
The Caribbean stands at a pivotal moment. Across the region, countries are making impressive strides in economic reform, debt management, and climate resilience. Yet, the path to sustainable development remains steep, marked by persistent...

cooking up tunes for three decades
For over three decades, the Muzeekal Chef, Bobby Mohan, has been cooking up tunes. Mohan, 54, the bandleader of the San Fernando-based band Workshop 868, has been a quiet but powerful force in the local musical landscape. Last Wednesday, Mohan sat...

Draw To Be Held For Concacaf W Qualifiers
Bermuda will be among 30 nations competing in the 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers, the preliminary stage for the 2026 Concacaf W Championship. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf has today confirmed key details for the 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers,...

One team, one mission: U.S. and Canadian dental teams deliver critical care during AMISTAD 2025
For the first time in AMISTAD’s history, a Canadian Armed Forces dental team joined U.S. Air Force providers in Suriname to deliver care and strengthen allied interoperability. Their participation in AMISTAD 2025, led by Air Forces Southern from...

NBC’s Special Report- Thursday 31st July,2025
High Commissioner of India to Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Saint Lucia residing in Suriname Subhash Gupta has said his government and the government of St Vincent and the Grenadine enjoy a robust and cordial relation. We hear...

Barbados and India sign agreement to establish coconut processing plant
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Government of Barbados and the Republic of India recently signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Coconut Processing Plant on the island. The signing of the...

Sranan Gold
Investor Insight Sranan Gold offers early-stage exposure to a high-impact gold discovery in Suriname’s Guiana Shield, one of the world’s most underexplored gold belts. Backed by the same technical team behind some of the region’s largest gold...

Regian Eersel believes George Jarvis will fold under the pressure of world title fight: “He’s not ready”
Two-sport ONE world champion Regian Eersel of Suriname and the Netherlands thinks the bright lights of the global stage will be too much for George Jarvis. 'The Immortal' believes his British challenger will be biting off more than he can chew...

Travel advisory updated for popular tourist destination due to risk of kidnapping
The U.S. Department of State is urging residents to exercise increased caution when traveling to Brazil due to crime and kidnapping. The level two travel advisory was updated on Friday to indicate the added threat of kidnapping within the nation....

Jagdeo promises major agri expansion in Corentyne; new wharf a possibility
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, promised a major expansion in agricultural production across the Corentyne should the party be re-elected after the September 1, 2025, polls. “We intend to...

Antigua & Barbuda Falls to The Bahamas in Davis Cup Group B Play
In doubles, the Bahamas pairing of Armbrister and Kofi Bowe proved too strong for Antigua & Barbuda’s Rodain Monelle and Ron Murraine, winning 6-0, 6-2. The result also gave Bowe his first Davis Cup victory. Antigua & Barbuda, competing alongside...