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Friday, April 19, 2024

GPF issues wanted bulletin for Tacuma Ogunseye

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a wanted  bulletin for Working People’s Alliance (WPA) executive member Tacuma Ogunseye. According to the wanted bulletin, the...

New secondary school to be built in Jawalla

The Ministry of Education is taking another step towards achieving universal secondary education with the establishment of a new secondary school in Jawalla, Region...

GPL pursuing compensation from reckless drivers, contractors

The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is not at fault for every occurrence of power outages. Sometimes they are a result of external forces; damage...

30 million tonnes of manganese deposit sitting in North West District – Min. Bharrat

Some 30 million tonnes of manganese deposit are estimated to be sitting at the North West District, Region One (Barima-Waini), according to Natural Resources...

Cousin now charged with murder of Linden cop

Twenty-seven-year-old Fawazz McRae was today charged with the murder of 32-year-old police sergeant Jermaine Semple, whom he shot in the head during a fight...

Major boost for Santa Mission’s agriculture as Govt delivers new tractor

Residents of Santa Mission can now expand their agriculture production, with a new tractor provided by government. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, handed over...

With almost US$1B in bauxite reserves, Govt still hoping to set up alumina plant

While he did not pronounce on a timeframe, Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat has indicated that the government is still exploring the possibility of...

Siblings open shop featuring exotic plants from around the world

By: Tassia Dickenson A love for plants among three siblings led to the formation of a unique store featuring exotic plants from around the...

Authorities to reassign State land from overseas holders who exploit small farmers by subletting...

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has sounded a warning against the subletting of State lands in the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary/Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA), noting that...

Guyana now capable of inspecting helidecks

Guyana is now able to inspect and issue helideck licenses, further equipping the nation with the necessary skills to significantly develop its burgeoning oil...

Recent Articles

Govt plans to procure additional 30-40 megawatts of power by year-end 

See full statement from the Office of the Prime Minister:  Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd), the Honourable Mark Phillips, convened a special meeting with parliamentary committee...

At least 1 dead as mining pit collapses at Marudi Mountain

At least one person is dead after a mining pit collapsed last night at Marudi Mountain, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo). INews will provide more details...

‘Racism does not align with PNC ideology’ – Chairman

Chairman of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNC) Shurwayne Holder is defending his party amid claims that it is not welcoming to its Indo-Guyanese...

Stabroek Market Wharf collapse shows ‘failure of the city council’ – Jagdeo

  The recent collapse of a portion of the Stabroek Market Wharf is reflective of the City Council’s “failure”, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat...

Over 440 more Reg. 3 families to benefit from house allocation

More than 440 families will benefit from house allocation in several areas including Anna Catherina, Edinburg, Leonora, Groenveldt, Stewartsville, and Meten-Meer-Zorg in Region Three,...

Venezuelan stabbed to death by co-worker

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  A report of an alleged murder committed on one called ‘Frankie’, Venezuelan, by suspect, Cane Vincent, age...

“Words can’t express how much they mean to me” – mother demands answers, justice...

By: Andrew Carmichael “Words can’t express how much they mean to me, dem is me children,” expressed Rihanna Persaud, the mother who lost her nine-year-old...

No increase in electricity costs for consumers – Jagdeo assures amid power ship deal

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that the electricity price will not increase following the government’s move to charter a power ship to...

Govt would hire contractors without “full experience” to keep up with rapid development –...

New contractors would be hired by the government to keep apace with the ongoing rapid development in the infrastructure sector. This is according to Vice...

Stabroek Market Wharf cleanup making significant progress

Works on clearing the rubble from the collapsed roof of the Stabroek Market Wharf continued on Thursday. A 45-member crew is working assiduously to remove...