Govt working towards lifting US ban on Guyana’s catfish exports, says Holder
Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder, was on Tuesday questioned about what government has been doing to secure a lifting of the ban on the...
Fixed charge for water supply to increase
As of November 1, 2019, Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) will adjust current fixed charges on water bills.
According to a Department of Public Information (DPI)...
Rum Producers moving to protect Intellectual Property
Caribbean rum producers met in Barbados recently to discuss how best to protect the intellectual property behind regional rums.
The attending members of the West...
GRDB in dark about confiscated rice shipped to Jamaica
Amidst recent reports surfacing that a shipment of 70 metric tonnes of White Cinderella rice from Guyana had been confiscated in Jamaica after it...
Guyana wholly unprepared for regulating oil sector – Attorney-at-Law Datadin
First oil is just around the corner, and according to one prominent lawyer, Guyana’s legislative framework is still woefully inadequate to regulate a sector...
NIS launches electronic data transfer option for employers
In observance of its 50th anniversary, the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Friday hosted an Open Day where it also launched an electronic mode of...
American Airlines announces daily flights from NY to Georgetown
US-based American Airlines will soon begin daily direct flights from the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, USA to the Cheddi...
Fruit flies affecting crops that could be exported to North American, European markets
Over 4,000 male fruit flies were captured at Orealla, Region Six – where there is a huge pest problem affecting vegetables and other crops.
The...
GA-FDD clamps down on sale of flour in unlabeled plastic bags
Almost 90 bags of flour have been seized by the Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD), in an ongoing campaign against repackaging of...
Digicel Guyana sends children to computer summer camp
Telecommunications giant Digicel Guyana has sponsored a number of children, selected from Kingston, Georgetown and its environs, to attend an all-expenses-paid computer summer camp...
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...