Taxi driver found guilty of raping schoolgirl
A taxi driver was today found guilty by a 12-member jury of raping a 12-year-old girl.
Sahadeo Pooran of Herstelling East Bank Demerara (EBD) had...
Alleged serial rapist remanded
Thurston Semple, 36, was today remanded to prison after he was not required to plea to the charge which stated that between February 24,...
Teen accused of trying to extort $10M from ex-boyfriend gets bail
Nineteen-year-old Princess Williams of Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), who appeared in court last month and pleaded guilty to attempting to extort $10 million...
60 years jail for Haslington man who murdered brother-in-law
Les Charles Critchlow, 65, of Haslington, East Coast Demerara (ECD), who was found guilty of murdering his brother-in-law Terrence Adams back in 2016, was...
PI into father, daughter murder down to final 2 witnesses
The Prosecution is expected to close its case this Friday in the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the murders of Better Hope, East Coast Demerara...
Music selector, others charged for hosting party in breach of Covid protocols
A popular music selector and two other men were on Wednesday sentenced to perform 40 hours of community service at D’Urban Park in Georgetown...
Murder accused sues State over 4-year delay in retrial
Lawyers for Lennox Wayne, who has been awaiting a retrial on a murder charge since 2017, have filed constitutional proceedings in the High Court...
CCJ emphasises importance of consultations, but dismisses appeal in Ogle Airport renaming case
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed a challenge filed by several operators who had objected to the former government's move to rename...
Youth remanded for murder of Bachelor’s Adventure man
A 21-year-old man was today remanded to prison for the murder of 23-year-old Keith Andrews Willis whose lifeless body was discovered on December 14,...
Firm in drug bond scandal fails to get $120M from Govt
A lawsuit filed by Linden Holdings Incorporated, a company linked to local businessman Larry Singh, a People National Congress (PNC) financier, in which he...
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Colours of India store on fire
Colours of India, a popular Indian clothing store located at Bath Settlement, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) is on fire.
Firefighters are currently battling the blaze.
INews will...
DEMTOCO announces after-tax-profit of $2.27B amid rise in cigarette smuggling
At the 90th Annual General Meeting held today at the Marriott Hotel, Demerara Tobacco Company Limited (DEMTOCO), a leader in the tobacco industry, shared...
CARICOM should explore joint legislation to improve cricket governance – Pres. Ali
Chairman of CARICOM and President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has signalled a call for common legislation in the region to streamline and strengthen the...
Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector
The Ministry of Education has embarked on aligning TVET with current and future labor market demands at both secondary and post-secondary education levels.
A critical...
Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting wildfires
In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training...
Essequibo resident, Vera Florence, celebrates 100th birthday
Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, a remarkable soul celebrates 100 years on earth. Vera Florence Venture, a name synonymous with resilience and community...
Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo
The 32nd Congress of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is set for May 3-5, 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.
The Congress is the...
Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal
The government has relocated over 190 families who were squatting in the Success Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, and the riverbank along the East...
Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...
T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally
A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors.
The 19-member...