Fresh talks promise a new chapter for French Guiana’s self-g...

The French government has signaled a fresh willingness to tackle long-standing demands for greater local control in French Guiana, while also addressing economic pressures across overseas territories. French Guiana's long-held dream of greater...

Husband assisting police investigating death of wife in French Guiana

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC): Police say that the husband of a 34-year-old woman, whose body was found in neighbouring French Guiana over the last weekend, is assisting their investigations into her death. They said that the body of Coretta Blair...

Suspect remains in custody over murder of woman in French Guiana

Terrence Glasgow remains in police custody as investigations continue into the murder of Coretta Blair Sandy in French Guiana. In an interview with Stabroek News yesterday, Regional Police Division #4 ‘C’ Commander Khali Pareshram stated that...

Guyana: Husband assisting police investigating death of wife in French Guiana

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 16, CMC – Police say that the husband of a 34-year-old woman, whose body was found in neighbouring French Guiana over the last weekend, is assisting their investigations into her death. They said that the body of Coretta...

Missing Golden Grove woman found dead in French Guiana

Golden Grove woman reported missing in Suriname found murdered in French Guiana

Coretta Blair Sandy The body of 34-year-old Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara resident Coretta Blair Sandy, who went missing on June 11, was found in Cayenne, French Guiana yesterday, days after her husband told her family a bizarre story of her...

Missing Golden Grove woman found dead in French Guiana

The body of 34-year-old Guyanese woman Coretta Blair Sandy, also known as “Mindy,” has been discovered in French Guiana, days after she was reported missing under troubling circumstances. The grim discovery was confirmed by the woman’s family, who...

Missing Guyanese woman found dead in French Guiana

[Waterkant.Net] – Missing 34-year-old Guyanese woman Coretta Blair Sandy (photo), also known as Mindy, has been found dead in French Guiana. The woman had been to French Guiana with her husband Terrence Glasgow. However, as of Wednesday 11 June,...

Story Agency Ready for lift-off? Apply now for ESA Academy’s new Access … 18/06/2025 384 views 4 likes Read

Agency 18/06/2025 243 views 4 likes In brief University students can now apply for the pilot edition of the Access to Space Training Course, which will be held from 27 to 31 October 2025 at ESEC-Galaxia in Belgium. Organised by ESA Academy in...

French Guiana Drops Visa Requirement for Brazilians, Opening New Doors for Trade and Travel

On June 5, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Brazilians no longer need a visa to enter French Guiana. The news came during Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s official visit to France. Macron called the agreement...

Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies

A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...

MaiaSpace to build new French factory

MaiaSpace is owned by Arianespace, but is generally seen as an alternate to the giant rocket business. Founded in April 2022, it is being backed as the primary supplier for small-to-midsize rockets. The company used the Paris Air Show to announce...

New Prison in French Guiana Will Not Fix the Failing Justice System

To tackle rising crime in France and send a message that the criminal justice system will not tolerate it, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin earlier this week announced plans to build a high-security prison—in the overseas territory of French...

Justice minister sparks outrage with plan for high-security prison wing in French Guiana

Justice minister Gérald Darmanin attended the unveiling of the future judicial complex project in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana, on May 18, 2025. RONAN LIETAR/AFP Penal colony 2.0? That is how Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin's...

France’s max prison plan angers French Guiana officials

France plans to build a maximum-security prison wing for drug traffickers and Islamic militants near a former penal colony in French Guiana, sparking an outcry among residents and local officials. The wing would form part of a US$450 million...

Confident Hooper eyes wins as Guyana Men’s Basketball Team gears up for French Guiana tour

Guyana Senior Men’s basketball head coach Adrian Hooper With the Guyana Senior Men’s Basketball Team set to depart local shores shortly for their tour of French Guiana, head coach Adrian Hooper is confident of garnering positive results during the...

France to build €400m prison in French Guiana for most dangerous criminals

France is to build a €400 million high-security prison in French Guiana, designed to hold some of the country’s most dangerous criminals. French justice secretary Gérald Darmanin (Image: belgium24.eu - CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons) France’s...

France plans to build maximum-security prison in French Guiana, angering local officials

This handout released in May 2025 by the French Ministry of Justice shows a 3D visual of the future prison to be built in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana. HANDOUT / AFP France plans to build a maximum-security prison wing for drug...

Canada 6, Honduras 0: Hometown boy kick-starts Gold Cup demolition at B.C. Place

Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Soccer Burnaby's Niko Sigur scored the first goal Tuesday night — his first for Canada — as Les Rouges start off the tournament in top form. Niko Sigur of Canada celebrates with teammates Ali Ahmed #20 and Jonathan...

Canada 6, Honduras 0: Hometown boy kick-starts Gold Cup demolition at B.C. Place

Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Soccer Burnaby's Niko Sigur scored the first goal Tuesday night — his first for Canada — as Les Rouges started off the tournament in top form. Niko Sigur of Canada celebrates with teammates Ali Ahmed #20 and Jonathan...