Deputy Mayor distances self from Mayor’s “Muslim State” comments
Deputy Mayor Alfred Mentore has distanced himself from the unfortunate utterances made by Mayor Ubraj Narine regarding President Ali, with specific reference to a...
Local companies must act fast to capitalise on oil blocks bid round – GMSA
…urges companies to form consortiums
With the Government’s announcement that 14 oil blocks will be up for an auction open to both local and foreign...
Women entrepreneurial app launches e-wallet content
Building the human capital is going to be the secret to Guyana’s success. This is the firm conviction of UK High Commissioner to Guyana,...
APNU+AFC Govt failed to take action against contractor for non-delivery of forensic lab equipment
Even though the Audit Office of Guyana recommended legal action five years ago against a contractor who reneged on his contract to deliver equipment...
Teen mother in custody after leaving baby boy in drain to die
A teenager has been arrested by police after she reportedly abandoned her 21-month-old son in a drain at Parika Backdam, Region Three.
The incident occurred...
Order signed to expedite licensing for small internet service providers – PM
In keeping with government's efforts to expand the telecommunications sector, Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips has signed an exemption order to expedite the...
Arson suspected as fire leaves 4 homeless
Four persons are now homeless after a fire on Friday afternoon completely distroyed a two-story building at Endfield Village, East Bank Berbice.
Haresh Mangru, 25,...
Guyana records 86th COVID-19 death; 37 new cases with 18 in ICU
The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that Guyana has recorded its 86th COVID-19 death today.
According to the Ministry, "as of 14:00hrs on October 3rd,...
Suspected bicycle thief nabbed, beaten by public spirited citizens
Quick action by public spirited persons prevented a suspected bandit from stabbing a pedal cyclist while attempting to steal his bicycle along Regent Street,...
UG Vice Chancellor withdraws request for renewal of contract
University of Guyana Vice Chancellor, Professor Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith on Friday withdrew his request for the renewal of his contract. This decision came amid...
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IPED disburses $4.3B in loans; creates over 8,600 jobs in 2023
The Institute of Private Enterprise Development Limited (IPED) announced today, through the release of its 2023 Annual Report, the disbursement of a total of...
Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway slated for June completion
The construction of the new Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway is set to be completed by June, significantly alleviating traffic congestion for thousands of...
Gas-to-Energy Project a “win-win” for Exxon, Guyana – Darren Woods
United States oil major ExxonMobil has said it is on track to deliver natural gas from its operations offshore Guyana to land by year-end.
This...
Duo refused bail for ammo possesion
Following the discovery of eight 9mm ammunition on Wednesday, two young men were charged and remanded to prison on Friday.
Ricardo Marshall, a 23-year-old construction...
Two on remanded for WCB burglary
Two young men were on Friday remanded to prison after being charged with Burglary that took place at a residence located at Lot 20 Eldorado...
Weapons, ganja found during eradication exercise
A drug eradication exercise at the Upper Berbice River in Region 10 on Friday resulted in the discovery of a massive amount of marijuana...
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...