Three people were killed, and several others were injured after a shooting broke out during the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday evening. The incident happened at the Seattle Center, near the city’s famous Space Needle, where thousands had gathered for the annual event. According to Seattle police, two people are believed to have […]
A Boston airport near-collision nearly happened after a false cockpit warning delayed one plane’s takeoff and an air traffic controller became confused. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says the incident involved Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 and American Airlines Flight 3161 on June 20. The Delta flight had clearance to land on Runway 33L. […]
Guyana Tightens Ferry Safety Procedures After MV Barima Tragedy The Guyana government is tightening ferry safety procedures after the deadly sinking of the MV Barima. Officials say they will strengthen passenger checks and ticketing rules while recovery teams continue searching for those still missing. President Irfaan Ali said recovery crews found one more body on […]
Former MP Arthur Nibbs is among the first Barbudans approved to receive a freehold land certificate after Cabinet endorsed the island’s first set of freehold titles. The announcement came on Thursday during the weekly post-Cabinet briefing. Maurice Merchant, Director General of Communications in the Office of the Prime Minister, shared the decision. The first certificates […]
A jury has found a man guilty in a sexual offence case involving a 14-year-old girl after rejecting his denial. The court heard that the incident happened in February 2023. The complainant told the court that the accused entered her home while she was alone and committed the offence. During the trial, the defence challenged […]
Police are seeking information from Canadian divers as they investigate reports of possible human remains near Parham. Police Commissioner Everton Jeffers said officers are contacting the Canadian Consulate to identify researchers who may have conducted underwater dives in the area. He said investigators need more details before they can confirm the reports. “We are trying […]
Police Commissioner Everton Jeffers is advising business owners to protect their lives during armed robberies. He said people should hand over money if criminals threaten them and avoid actions that could put them in danger. Jeffers gave the warning after the fatal shooting of Eleazer “Fresshy” Francis, a 60-year-old Freeman’s Village businessman. Francis operated a […]
Rising tensions in the Middle East are creating fresh concerns for the global oil market. Analysts warn that the latest escalation in the conflict could push oil prices much higher if supply disruptions continue. Oil has remained surprisingly stable during months of fighting, but experts say that resilience is now being tested. Oil prices climbed […]
The World Bank says the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 caused at least US$19.6 billion in direct physical damage. The Bank released its estimate on Thursday. It warned that the country must speed up reconstruction to reduce long-term economic losses. The disaster claimed at least 5,398 lives. Another 16,740 people were injured. […]
A Friars Hill Road crash involving a white commercial van and a blue Mini Cooper caused traffic disruption on Thursday. The crash damaged both vehicles. The van left the roadway and entered a drain after the collision. The vehicle suffered major damage to its front. The Mini Cooper also suffered heavy damage to its front […]
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