Embrace integrity, professional conduct & responsibility – Prison Director to officers
In a bid to uphold standards and ensure accountability within Guyana’s correctional facilities, acting Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot, embarked on the quarterly muster...
Five Mile Housing Scheme allottees to identify lands
The first batch of persons, who will soon call the new extension of the Five Mile Housing Scheme in Bartica their home, will soon...
Body of Triumph man pulled from trench
The body of 42-year-old Dass of Lot 131 Agricultural Road Triumph, East Coast Demerara (ECD) was pulled from a trench in the village on...
Temporary ferry arrangements on Parika/Supenaam route during emergency repairs
The Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) wishes to notify the public that as a result of extensive damage to the abutment beams and linkspan...
Family of dead crane operator still to receive compensation
Months after 44-year-old Shon Anthony Joseph of 76 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was crushed to death by a toppling crane at Providence, East Bank Demerara...
2 injured, 11 homeless as fire ravages Craig house
A devastating fire ripped through a house at Lot 23 Craig, Old Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD), leaving 11 people homeless and two injured.
The...
30 GDF ranks promoted with effect from Jan 1, 2024
In accordance with Part 111 Section 16 of the Defence Act 15:01 of 1977, Chief of Staff Brigadier Omar Khan has announced that His...
UPDATE: Fire destroys GPS building at Parade Street
The Fire Service received a report at about 9:26h of a fire on Parade Street, Kingston, Georgetown.
As such, two water tenders, a prison bowser,...
5 homeless after fire guts Bartica home
A fire of unknown origin on Wednesday evening destroyed a house at Four Miles, Squatting Area, Bartica, Essequibo River.
The house belonged to Julissa Roberts...
Linden-Mabura Road: Over 2km completed; Brazilian contractor preparing for more works
…cease work order issued to contractor for mining laterite – PS
As works continue on the Linden to Mabura Hill road, which will eventually reach...
Recent Articles
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...