GFS monitoring brush fire in Lethem
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is currently monitoring a brush fire in the Lethem region. The fire began on Sunday at approximately 8:30h and...
Pres. Ali to C’bean citizens: “Put pressure” on CARICOM Leaders to remove trade barriers
President Dr Irfaan Ali has called on citizens in the Caribbean to pressure their leaders to remove barriers that affect inter-regional trade.
The Guyanese Leader,...
“We cannot waste a single moment” – Pres Ali highlights glaring realities of war...
The cost of war and conflict have dire impacts on global food security, and without conscious efforts to improve its stability, the Sustainable Development...
Guyana to boost cherry, coconut & turmeric production with USAID regional funding
…UG signs MoU for research, technical collaboration with IESC
Guyanese farmers are set to benefit from specialised technical assistance to expand production of cherry, coconut...
Guyana earns $45.2B in rice exports for 2023 as production increases by 7%
By Jarryl Bryan
As 2023 draws to a close, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has revealed that rice, one of the several non-oil economic...
Bank loans to agriculture sector grew by 34.9% since PPP’s return to office –...
Capital investments are the lifeblood of private sector expansion and as such, the banking industry plays an important role in this.
On Friday, Demerara Bank...
Gov’t opens first Mangrove Centre in keeping with conservation efforts
On Friday, the Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) held an opening ceremony for Guyana’s...
Greater efficiency expected in 2024 as Albion Estate surpasses another weekly target
SEE BELOW FOR A STATEMENT FROM THE GUYANA SUGAR CORPORATION ON THE ALBION ESTATE PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE:
The Guyana Sugar Corporation is pleased to announce that...
US$5M food terminal earmarked for Soesdyke-Linden Highway
A food terminal to the tune of approximately US$5 million is earmarked to be constructed along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, in keeping with the People’s...
CWC farmers lose millions as wildfire rages through farms
Wildfires on the Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) have damaged several acres of plantain at Crabwood Creek.
More than 50 farmers cultivate land at Torani...
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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...
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...