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July 3, 2026

Local Government Ministry receives US$1 Million to support Hurricane Melissa recovery

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has received US$1 million in resources and cash to assist ongoing Hurricane Melissa recovery and humanitarian efforts.
July 3, 2026

Transportation allowance for senior citizens in Guyana to begin next week

Guyana’s senior citizens' transportation allowance of GUY$20,000 will be rolled out next Wednesday, July 8.
July 3, 2026

Egypt defender Mohamed Hany becomes first player with two own-goals in same World Cup

Egypt defender Mohamed Hany has become the first player in World Cup history to have two own-goals in the same tournament.
July 3, 2026

Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia

Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Friday.
July 3, 2026

Update | St Catherine woman pleads guilty over false firearm claim against man during dispute

A 45-year-old St Catherine woman was remanded on Friday in the parish court after pleading guilty to a charge of creating public mischief for falsely reporting to the police that a man had assaulted…
July 3, 2026

Venezuelans are rushing to identify the bodies of their loved ones as earthquake deaths multiply

Speaking in a hushed voice, Rosa López recalled how she had to sidestep the rows of bodies lying under a harsh sun as she helped her daughter search for her missing husband.
July 3, 2026

Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16

Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final…
July 2, 2026 by Andre Williams

Former JCF senior cop Terrence Bent sworn in as Turks and Caicos Assistant Commissioner

Former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Dr Terrence Bent, was on Wednesday, July 1, sworn in as Assistant Commissioner of Police with responsibility for…