May 22, 2023

Four cousins were among those killed in the Mahdia Secondary School dormitory fire. Bibi Rita Fiona Jeffery was one of the 19 girls who perished. Her sister, Rihana Jeffrey said she and other relatives are in a state of shock. "I…

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect new information from the authorities. We originally reported 20 people had died. Six of the students who suffered injuries in the devastating Mahdia fire Sunday night/Monday morning…

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect new information from the authorities. We originally reported 20 people had died. A five-year-old boy, identified as Adoni, perished in the fire which engulfed the dormitory for girls…

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect new information from the authorities. We originally reported 20 people had died. An estimated 56 children were housed in the dormitory of the Mahdia Secondary school, in Region Eight,…

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect new information from the authorities. We originally reported 20 people had died. “Brave, determined” pilots risked “dangerous conditions” to fly into the mountain town of Mahdia as a…

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect new information from the authorities. We originally reported 20 people had died. Three girls have been admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), having been flown…

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect new information from the authorities. We originally reported 20 people had died. Twin girls Mary and Martha Dandrade are among 19 girls confirmed dead after the dormitory at the…

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect new information from the authorities. We originally reported 20 people had died. See the full statement from DPI below: It is with great sadness that we bring to you a…

Miami Heat are within one win of the NBA finals after a comfortable 128-102 victory over the Boston Celtics in game three of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Heat lead 3-0 in the best-of-seven series, thanks to 29 points from point…

Residents of Chesney, along the Corentyne Coast; Gangaram, East Canje and Mara, East Bank Berbice will benefit from improved access to healthcare services, with the construction of three new health centres. This is in keeping with…