Saturday, June 6, 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026
International
UK lifts visa requirement for Guyanese visitorsThe United Kingdom (UK) has lifted the visa requirement for Guyanese seeking to visit the country. This was announced by…
China’s economy has rebounded, foreign investment encouraged – Communist partyBy Fareeza Haniff in Beijing fareeza@newsroom.gy Despite major setbacks as a result of the pandemic, China’s economy rebounded in a…
China’s future is bright but still a long way to go – President Xi tells Party CongressBy Fareeza Haniff in Beijing fareeza@newsroom.gy China’s President Xi Jinping says the next five years will be “crucial” to building…
China’s ‘Zero COVID’ policy led to low infection, death rates & economic stability – Party SpokespersonBy Fareeza Haniff in Beijing fareeza@newsroom.gy Despite the majority of the world returning to normalcy two years after the deadly…
Russia is giving soldiers Viagra to rape Ukrainians: UN official(New York Post)- A UN official claimed Russia is using rape as its “military strategy” in Ukraine — providing soldiers…
China’s Communist Party set to host historic congressChina’s ruling Communist Party is preparing for a historical congress this weekend and it is widely expected that President Xi…
Amitabh Bachchan, the familiar presence in our lives for almost six decades(The Wire) When a young, lanky man, accompanied by a friend, walked into the office of K.A. Abbas to ask…
Guyana supports UN-backed strategy for larger Caribbean presence within IPUBy Kurt Campbell in Kigali Kurt@newsroom.gy Guyana’s Parliament is participating in the ongoing 145th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in…
Guyana-born US powerball winner defrauded by lawyer buys US$4M luxury home(New York Post) - What would you do if you won the lottery? A Staten Island Powerball winner, one who struck…
Cubans approve gay marriage by large margin in referendum(Reuters) - Cubans approved gay marriage and adoption overwhelmingly in a Sunday referendum backed by the government that also boosted…
US to resume full immigrant visa processing in Havana in early 2023(Reuters) - The United States plans to resume full immigrant visa processing in Havana for the first time since 2017,…
Trump, adult children sued by New York attorney general for fraudReuters - Donald Trump and his adult children were sued for "numerous acts of fraud and misrepresentation" on Wednesday by…
Guyana makes pitch for more US support amid focus on production, tradeThe United States (US) government restated its pledge of US$28 million to boost food production in the Caribbean but President…
US restates US$28M to Caribbean as President Ali, other leaders meet Kamala HarrisThe United States government has reiterated its pledge of US$28 million in financing for Caribbean countries. The announcement was made…
Queen’s funeral: Gail Teixeira to represent GuyanaGail Teixeira, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance will attend Monday's funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the…
President declares Sept. 19 day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth IIPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali has declared September 19, 2022 a national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II in sympathy…
Royal rebranding: What will happen to stamps, coins, banknotes and passports?After 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II had become an intrinsic part of our everyday lives. We're accustomed…
