ANOTHER 77-year-old pensioner, Sumintra Harripersaud, a resident of Friendship on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) has been gifted with a new, elevated flat through the Men on Mission

THOUSANDS of Venezuelans marched across the South American country on Saturday over its contested election, as President Nicolas Maduro told supporters some 2,000 people had been arrested during protests

–after weekend of escalating violence   THERE will be an emergency response meeting in Downing Street today after more than 150 people were arrested following violent disorder in UK

VICE-PRESIDENT Kamala Harris is interviewing potential contenders to be her running mate on Sunday, ahead of a battleground tour next week. Among those travelling to Washington, DC, to meet

–as gov’t clamps down on security firms OVER $130 million in deductions have been paid to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), as the government continues to investigate security firms

THE Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has been making massive efforts to revitalise and enhance local neighbourhoods by investing in infrastructure, fostering community engagement, and promoting sustainable

POLICE are investigating a shooting incident which occurred around 21:15hrs at Lot 47 Norton Street, Lodge, on Saturday. The victim was identified as a 70-year-old electrician, Raymond Knipe, who

THE government is currently constructing 40 turn-key houses at Five Miles Housing Scheme, Phase II, in Region Seven, which are expected to be completed by the end of September.

–declining quotations for major cereals offset increases in those for vegetable oils, meat and sugar THE benchmark for world food commodity prices was broadly unchanged in July for the