Govt urges Venezuelan migrants to register with immigration
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Hilton Todd on Wednesday convened a meeting of the Multi-Agency Coordinating Committee to address the influx...
TW23 participants engage in weapons training
(US EMBASSY) As EXERCISE TRADEWINDS 2023 moves smoothly apace, teams of Special Forces Ranks from several participating militaries were exposed to Basic and Advance...
Labourer dies after being struck by lightning
Twenty-nine-year-old Shawn Easton, also known as "Shawnee," of Swan Village, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, lost his life on Sunday after allegedly being struck by lightning.
The incident...
Dominica loses visa-free access to UK over security concerns
Dominican passport holders now need a visa to travel to and transit the United Kingdom.
UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, made the announcement on Wednesday...
Housing Ministry working to regularise Mocha Arcadia informal settlement
The Housing and Water Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), is working to regularise an informal settlement located in Mocha/Arcadia, East...
Water taxi operators agree to work 24-hrs during 3-day closure of DHB
Water taxi operators plying the Georgetown to Vreed-en-Hoop route have agreed to work for 24 hours per day to transport persons across the Demerara...
2 injured after boats transporting wedding guests collide
A river mishap in the early hours of Monday morning left two individuals injured and sparked an investigation by Police.
The incident occurred around 02:00h...
Guyana Bar Association mourns passing of Ashton Chase, OE, SC
Full statement:
The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Guyana notes the passing of Ashton Chase OE, SC, on July 10, 2023 with deep...
Over 4000 Police officers rewarded for exemplary performance
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Thursday distributed $133.1 million to ranks as a means of rewarding them for their stellar performance over the...
Guyana heightens monkeypox surveillance system after 1st case detected in T&T
Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday recorded its first confirmed case of monkeypox, and the Health Ministry in Guyana is bolstering its surveillance system to...
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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...