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Pupil started deadly Guyana dorm fire over confiscated phone: source

Georgetown (Guyana) (AFP) - The weekend school dormitory blaze that killed 19 minors in central Guyana is believed to have been started by a disgruntled pupil angry at having her mobile phone confiscated, a government source told AFP on Tuesday.

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Family of Christian Glass to receive $19 million in settlement over son’s 2021 police shooting death

The state of Colorado and three local law enforcement agencies agreed to a record $19 million settlement in the death of Christian Glass, a 22-year-old who was shot and killed by police in June in Silver Plume after he crashed his car and called 911 for help.

The Denver Post

Fire that killed 19 in Guyana school dorm may have been set 'maliciously'

Georgetown (Guyana) (AFP) - The fire at a schoolgirls' dormitory that killed 19 people in Guyana may have been started "maliciously," police said Monday, as anger grew in the small South American country the day after the blaze.

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19 dead in fire at Guyana schoolgirls' dormitory

Georgetown (Guyana) (AFP) - At least 19 youths were killed in a schoolgirls' dormitory blaze in Guyana, officials said Monday, with anger growing in the tiny South American country over the tragedy.

AFP

Bargain buys: Seven Newcastle homes that sold below the suburb's median

The current median house value in the Newcastle region is $825,322.

Newcastle Herald

Dumfries pothole-riddled roads an "accident waiting to happen"

Airds Drive, as well as Georgetown, Barnton, Gillbrae and Craigs roads are driving motorists up the wall

Daily Record

State Sen. Charles Schwertner arrested on suspicion of drunken driving

Schwertner, a Georgetown Republican, was booked into the Travis County jail at 2:12 a.m.

The Texas Tribune

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Stadium starstruck by Kidman and Urban glamour couple

THE hallowed turf of McDonald Jones Stadium isn't foreign ground when it comes to star power. It's played host to football icon David Beckham, turned green and gold for the Socceroos and Matildas and been the playground of rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns. But Newcastle isn't LA, or even Sydney,…

Newcastle Herald

The Bangkok-to-Singapore train voyage that will make you fall in love with overland travel

While the luxe Orient Express is the sole direct train between Bangkok and Singapore, it’s certainly not the only option for crossing southeast Asia. Lucie Grace takes the DIY approach on public trains

The Independent UK

Guyana presidential guard stabbed by attacker at official residence

A presidential guard in Guyana was stabbed five times in capital Georgetown on Thursday by a man who demanded to see President Irfaan Ali after arriving at his official residence, police said.

Reuters

Georgetown officials request state auditor to look into water service amid rate increase proposals

WEKU

Guyana opens bidding for offshore oil blocks

Georgetown (Guyana) (AFP) - Guyana's President Irfaan Ali on Friday opened bidding for the exploitation of offshore oil blocks in the tiny country, which has the world's highest reserves of crude oil per capita.

AFP

Unit block approved for former Georgetown fruit shop site

The building at 42 Georgetown Road will contain 23 residential units. The ground floor will house two commercial units and 33 car spaces.

Newcastle Herald

Georgetown water customers could see bills increase 61%

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Childhood friends MacKenzie Entwistle, Taylor Raddysh, Jason Dickinson amazed by Blackhawks reunion

They grew up as friends and teammates in the relatively small town of Georgetown, Ontario. Now, they’re all in the NHL, playing for the same team — a 1-in-8,000 coincidence that even bewilders them.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle bricklayer Adam Brandt in hunt for Million Dollar Chase with French Martini

After his son, Reece, picked out a winner in the form of Lock Master, Georgetown bricklayer Adam Brandt went back to the same dam to secure a female as a breeding prospect.

Los Angeles Times

Migrant flight never arrives near Biden’s coastal home after Delaware officials launch preparations

GEORGETOWN, Del. — As the Republican governors of Texas, Florida and Arizona continued to wield a political tactic of transporting migrants outside their states, Delaware officials and immigration advocates prepared Tuesday to offer help after reports suggested a private plane bringing a group of migrants could land at an airport…

Reuters

Oil money is flooding into Guyana. Who will benefit?

Ever since Exxon Mobil found vast deposits of oil off Guyana's coastline in 2015, government leaders have pledged that black gold would transform the fortunes of one of South America's poorest countries.

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The Independent UK

British Airways adds new South American gateway from 2023: Guyana

BA will link London Gatwick with the capital, Georgetown, twice a week

Tribune News Service

Capitol Police officer facing criminal charges tied to hit-and-run cover-up resigns, sources say

WASHINGTON — Thomas Smith, a veteran U.S. Capitol Police officer facing criminal charges for trying to cover up a 2020 hit-and-run in Georgetown — which left a motorcyclist injured — has resigned from the department, sources said.

Tribune News Service

John Clay: John Calipari’s autograph tour shows Kentucky basketball is still Kentucky basketball

GEORGETOWN, Ky. — Oh man, the fans are down on John Calipari.

Roll Call

Capitol Police officer charged in 2020 Georgetown hit-and-run on motorcyclist - Roll Call

Thomas Smith, a Capitol Police officer, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges stemming from a 2020 hit-and-run in Georgetown.

The Guardian - UK

‘We can’t eat a new road’: Guyanese voice fears over true cost of Exxon’s oil bonanza

Multibillion-dollar deal promising to lift country out of poverty may be false dawn with dire impact on climate, warn campaigners

AFP

Brazil, Guyana agree to widen energy cooperation

Georgetown (Guyana) (AFP) - Brazil and Guyana on Friday agreed to broaden energy cooperation during a visit by President Jair Bolsonaro to Georgetown, in which the South American neighbors also signed infrastructure and legal deals.

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Brazil, Guayana agree to widen energy cooperation

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