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May 9, 2026
WISDOM OF THE WEEK
In today’s world, many of us are carrying childhood wounds without even realising it. Often, these wounds are not understood until a much later stage of life. Even when recognised, we usually do not…
May 9, 2026
Poems
Ode to Mother
Mother, you bore me for nine months in that hallowed space,
And caressed me with your virtual embrace.
My birth was met with joy and pain,
But the bundle you held in your hands
Made…
May 9, 2026
How you store produce can make it last longer
A few small changes to how you store fruits and vegetables can have big benefits for the planet, and your wallet.
From herbs that wilt in days to berries that seem to mould even faster, what we toss…
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May 9, 2026
Trade partnership with Brazil deepens
Trade between Guyana and Brazil has expanded sharply in recent years, opening fresh opportunities for investment, private-sector growth and regional integration, according to Dr Peter Ramsaroop, chief…
May 9, 2026
Exxon wins appeal in environmental permit case
The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), overturning a 2023 High Court decision on financial assurance requirements tied to…
May 9, 2026
Four found guilty of conspiracy in Haiti president assassination case
A Florida jury yesterday convicted four men of conspiracy in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, whose death led to extraordinary turmoil in the Caribbean nation.
May 9, 2026
US isn’t looking at imminent military action in Cuba
The United States is not looking at imminent military action against Havana despite President Donald Trump’s repeated threats that “Cuba is next” and that American warships deployed in the Middle East…
May 9, 2026
Young Spanish Town scholar overcomes odds with AFJ Support
Long before Kimone Martin became a Ralph and Ricky Lauren scholar, she was a shy girl in Spanish Town, learning the foundations of her future at her mother’s stall.
May 9, 2026
by Olivia Brown