Last Chance for Former Sugar Workers

(ZIZ News) -- This is the final week for former sugar workers to process claims for their outstanding gratuity payment. That is the word from Head of the Sugar Workers' Restoration Fund Secretariat, Reginald George. In an interview with…

France, UK issue heat warnings as high temps hit Europe

Lisbon, Portugal (AP) -- A mass of hot air moving north from Africa is bringing unusually hot weather to Western Europe, with France the next in line for a scorching day. Forecasters said southern France could see temperatures over 40 C…

Suriname president fires acting House speaker

Paramaribo, Suriname -- In a move said to avoid a possible legislative vacuum, the president of Suriname on Sunday night dismissed acting speaker of the newly elected parliament. As the oldest elected legislator, Paul Somohardjo was sworn…

Electricity disrupted, houses damaged in Guyana storm

Georgetown, Guyana -- Major repairs are being carried out today after high winds tore off roofs, downed power lines, billboards and other structures, and disrupted electricity supply yesterday afternoon. The East Bank Demerara, North…

Grenada to get funds from IMF

Washington, United States (CMC) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Monday announced that Grenada would receive US$2.8 million after the island successfully completed the second review of its economic performance under a three-year…

Windies to play crucial tri-series against Zimbabwe, Pakistan

Bridgetown, Barbados (CMC) -- The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has announced that the West Indies team will take part in a three-nation series with Zimbabwe and Pakistan. The tri-series will take place from mid-august to September this…