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“Someone I look up to growing up” - Nabil Anane interested in potential superfight with two-sport king Regian Eersel
Nabil Anane has great respect for those who paved the path before him. The interim ONE bantamweight MMA world champion has even taken inspiration from some of the best strikers in the world, which has helped him achieve greatness at just 21 years...

Canada will play role in ensuring integrity of elections – High Commissioner
Canada’s High Commissioner to Guyana, Sébastien Sigouin speaking at the event (Office of the President photo) Canada’s High Commissioner to Guyana, Sébastien Sigouin, says his country will play an active role in ensuring the integrity of Guyana’s...

Similarities in traditional values strengthen cooperation — Surinamese Ambassador
The Surinamese Ambassador, Fidelia Graand-Galon, has reaffirmed her country’s commitment to deepening ties with Ghana in the areas of cultural exchanges, tourism and trade for the mutual benefit of the two countries’ peoples. She said this at the...

Canada to help monitor elections in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Canada says it will join with other international countries and organisations in monitoring Guyana’s regional and general elections, scheduled for September 1 this year. “Canada will work with the Guyana Council of...
Havana will Host International Conference on the Environment
Havana, June 24 (ACN) Havana will host the 15th International Convention on the Environment and Development, July 2-5 with the attendance of representatives from 10 countries. The president of Cuba’s Environment Agency, Maritza Garcia, told...

Crude supply from Guyana integral to Petrotrin refinery restart -says T&T Minister
TRINIDAD and Tobago plans to refine oil from Guyana when the state-owned Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago (Petrotrin) refinery restarts operations, Energy Minister, Dr. Roodal Moonilal, told Parliament on Monday, as part of a broader push...

Canada teaming up with Commonwealth, Carter Center for Guyana’s general elections; 24 parties signal interest in contesting polls
Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 22:40 by Denis Chabrol Canada’s High Commissioner to Guyana Sebastien Sigouin on Tuesday indicated that the Commonwealth and the Carter Center would play roles in ensuring the September 1 general and regional...

The Dragon Can’t Dance: Trinidad, Venezuela, and Late Petro-State Politics
By J. Brent Crosson, Associate Professor, UT Austin “Dragon Gas”—that was the phrase on the lips of Trinidadian commentators following the 2024 US presidential elections. As Trinidad and Tobago1 prepared for its own national elections in April...
Gender parity gap on women’s political representation a priority of CARICOM Regional Gender Equality Strategy -Secretary-General
“In the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), we have seen the rise of formidable women leaders in government, the private sector and civil society, yet women remain underrepresented in formal political institutions and upper management roles. Only 2 of...

Energy Minister confirms: Gov’t on the verge of implementing Refinery Restart Committee
Minister of Energy and Energy Industries Dr Roodal Moonilal has confirmed that the government is working with members of this country’s trade unions, including the Oilfield Workers Trade Union (OWTU) to restart the Petrotrin Refinery–as indicated...

Moonilal announces Shell TT gas production increase, partnership with Suriname
News Mya Quamie 2 Hrs Ago Oropouche East MP abd Minister of Energy Roodal Moonilal speaks during the mid-year review at Parliament, Port of Spain on June 18. - Photo by Angelo Marcelle A ten per cent increase in gas production has been reported as...

Trinidad plans to refine Guyana’s oil- energy minister
Last Updated on Monday, 23 June 2025, 18:33 by Writer Trinidad and Tobago’s (T&T) energy minister Roodal Moonilal on Monday said when the Petrotrin plant restarts operations, the facility would refine oil from Guyana, Suriname and other countries....

International Big Cat Alliance holds its first assembly in Delhi
New Delhi: The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) held its first assembly at its Delhi headquarters on Monday. A pair of Asiatic lion and lioness, seen in their enclosure on a hot summer day, at Sarthana Nature Park in Surat, India. (PTI) The...

Suriname plans to turn tables with Dutch-born players in bid...
From Rijkaard to Van Dijk, footballers from Suriname, a former Dutch colony, have changed the fortunes of the Netherlands' national team over the last 30 years. Now, it's Dutch-born players who could help Latin America's smallest nation achieve...

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...

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Launches First-Ever Yoga Policy on 11th International Yoga Day
On the 11th International Yoga Day, Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches the state’s first Yoga Policy, announces Spiritual Economic Zones in Garhwal and Kumaon From Gairsain, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami’s pledge: “Yoga in Every Home, Health for Every Person”...

On 11th International Yoga Day, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Launches Uttarakhand's First Yoga Policy In Bhararisain
Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches the state’s first Yoga Policy, announces Spiritual Economic Zones in Garhwal and Kumaon. | On the 11th International Yoga Day, Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches the state’s first Yoga Policy, announces Spiritual Economic...

On 11th International Yoga Day, Uttarakhand CM Dhami Launches State’s First Yoga Policy, Announces Spiritual Economic Zones In Garhwal And Kumaon
The summer capital of Uttarakhand, Bhararisain, witnessed a historic moment on Friday as Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami officially launched the state’s first Yoga Policy on the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day. He declared,...

President Ali hails launch of Guyanese subsea services firm
President Ali hails launch of Guyanese subsea services firm Jun 13, 2025 News – Orinduik Marine Services (OMS) to train Guyanese in subsea diving services, support O&G industry President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali flanked by Orinduik Marine Services’...

"Panchayat elections in Uttarakhand to be held in two phases on July 10 and 15": State Election Commissioner
Uttarakhand State Election Commissioner Sushil Kumar on Saturday said that Panchayat elections 2025 will be held in two phases across 12 districts, except Haridwar. He also said that the first phase of the 2025 Panchayat elections in Uttarakhand...