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Guyana being positioned as Caribbean’s major oil and gas services provider
Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 21:37 by Writer Dive vessel, CALAMAR – Orinduik Marine Services launches remote offshore vehicles and diving services President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said the Local Content Act has helped to position...

USA vs. Costa Rica starting lineups, team news: Gold Cup knockouts begin
The United States have a difficult road ahead if they wish to reach deep into the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, with Group A runners-up Costa Rica first on the slate. To lift the trophy this summer, the USMNT will likely have to beat the three best...

Tucker Carlson Blasts Trump for Being ‘Complicit’ in Israel’s Attack on Iran
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson made waves on Friday when he criticized not only President Donald Trump, whom he described as being “complicit” in Israel’s attack on Iran, but also former Fox News pals like Sean Hannity and Rupert Murdoch...

2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Scouting Costa Rica
The United States Men’s National Team took care of business in the first phase of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup by finishing atop Group D with victories over Trinidad and Tobago (5-0), Saudi Arabia (1-0), and Haiti (2-1). However, there is still work...

Renee Cummings to Trinidad and Tobago: Start the AI conversation
Features Melissa Doughty 3 Hrs Ago TT-born AI ethicist, criminologist and University of Virginia assistant professor Renee Cummings. - TT-born AI ethicist, criminologist and University of Virginia assistant professor Renee Cummings’ trek to...

Trinidad air conditioning company in soft launch here
The reception last night The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) last evening hosted a reception at the Pegasus Hotel to mark the arrival of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) Trade Mission to Guyana. The occasion...

Children’s Court commissioned at Charity
A Children’s Court was officially commissioned yesterday morning at Charity, Region Two by the Ministry of Legal Affairs and the Judiciary of Guyana in collaboration with UNICEF. The initiative, valued at $72 million, aims to provide restorative...

Caricom alters (CET) on paints, varnishes to 35%, effective July 1, 2026
CARICOM Takes Bold Step to Support Regional Industry: Alteration of the CET on Paints and Varnishes to 35% The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) welcomes and strongly supports the decision taken at the Sixtieth Regular Meeting of the...

US restricts visas for family, close personal and business associates of sanctioned drug traffickers
As part of its ongoing global crackdown on the drug trade and the importation of drugs into the United States, the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has announced visa restrictions for family, close personal and business associates of sanctioned...

Gold Cup kicks off with absent stars
Sports Newsday Reporter 2 Hrs Ago United States midfielder Quinn Sullivan leaps past the sliding tackle of Switzerland’s Ricardo Ivan Rodriguez as Dan Ndoye looks on during an international friendly, June 10, in Nashville, Tennessee. - AP PHOTO...

Four Jamaican Referees selected for 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup
Jamaica will be well represented not only on the field but also officiating at the upcoming 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, with four referees selected by the regional governing body to take part in the tournament. Leading the quartet is referee Oshane...

More jail time for convicted rapist after failing to tell authorities he was a sex offender
This article contains references to rape. Reader discretion is advised. By Niamh O’Donoghue A convicted rapist who was deported from the UK and was jailed at the Central Criminal Court last March for a rape he committed in Dublin in 2023, has been...

JDF Coast Guard and CBA rule inaugural Jamaica Dragon Boat Festival
The rhythmic splash of paddles slicing through the waters of Kingston Harbour signaled the dawn of a new sporting chapter in Jamaica. Over the weekend, hundreds gathered at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Port Royal to witness the Inaugural Jamaica...

“I’m excited for this one” - Freddie Haggerty backs George Jarvis to impress in world title tilt vs Regian Eersel at ONE Fight Night 34
British striking dynamo George Jarvis has earned enthusiastic support from fellow countryman Freddie Haggerty ahead of his massive showdown at ONE Fight Night 34 on Friday, Aug. 1. That evening, 'G-Unit' dukes it out against divisional king Regian...

Guatemala brings pride and passion to the Gold Cup fan experience
This article is part of our Finding Fútbol series, a special feature produced by The Athletic to chronicle how the U.S.’s Hispanic communities celebrate and enrich the beautiful game. CARSON, Calif. — It is still working hours on a Monday, but...

CDEMA and NEMO host sixth BRICS Project Steering Committee meeting
St Vincent and the Grenadines played host to a regional meeting that focussed on issues of climate change, disaster management and building resilience. It was the sixth meeting of the BRICS Steering Committee which took place on June 19 and 20,...

US tells Latin America to choose a side in Iran conflict
Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean must choose "which side they are going to be on" in the conflict with Iran, a US State Department official said Monday. Speaking on the eve of an Organisation of American States (OAS) General Assembly,...

Guyanese subsea oil and gas company launched
-focusing on remotely operated vehicles, diving services The Guyanese owned subsea oil and gas support training services company, Orinduik Marine Services (OMS) was yesterday launched as President Irfaan Ali underscored that with continued similar...

One year out from World Cup 2026 in Dallas, safety and security have become No. 1 priority
FRISCO — As the one-year countdown to the World Cup began on Wednesday, some questions remain unanswered. Still, there is one issue about which there is no doubt. “Safety and security is our No. 1 priority,” said Monica Paul, President of the...

Guyana building deepwater capability, capacity that C’bean nations could tap into – Pres. Ali
With several countries across the Caribbean now exploring their oil and gas (O&G) resources, President Dr Irfaan Ali says that Guyana is developing the necessary capability and capacity that could be tapped into by its neighbours. The Head of...