Government donates $2 million to ACDA
- The Government of Guyana on Friday, July 31 donated $2 million the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA), as it prepares to...
Revocation of concessions will not be a “regular feature” – Business Minister
By Jomo Paul
– Following reports that Presidential Advisor Clive Thomas would recommend the revocation of duty free concession offered to two logging companies...
Investigation launched into young mother’s death at GPHC
– The Ministry of Public Health has launched an investigation into the recent death of Akeisa Richardson, who died shortly after giving birth...
GuySuCo CoI: Main buyer calls for reduced production costs
– The Guyana Sugar Company (GuySuCo) Commission of Inquiry (COI) recently met with Tate and Lyle Sugars – one of the main buyers...
Guyana has until January 2016 to pay US$6M to Rudisa
By Jomo Paul
– The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has granted the Guyana Government until January 31, 2016 to pay off a US$6M...
Harbour Bridge-2010 report exposes gross financial irregularities
- Anomalies and inconsistencies are fraught in the Audit Office’s report for the Demerara Harbour Bridge, for the fiscal year that ended on...
Bai Shan Lin, Vaitarna could lose logging permits if contract violation continues
By Jomo Paul
– Logging contracts between the Government of Guyana and international logging companies Bai Shan Lin and Vaitarna could be scrapped as...
NGO launches $42M Akawini community development project
- Government’s overall drive to develop and enhance the lives of Guyana’s indigenous peoples has been boosted as Food For the Poor Guyana...
Gov’t moves to reduce Berbice Bridge Toll
By Fareeza Haniff
– Residents of Berbice would soon breathe a sigh of relief as the APNU+AFC government moves to reduce the toll...
2AM shut down of bars, nightclubs is for citizens’ safety – Ramjattan
– In his first public statement since his decision to enforce an archaic law to close down bars and nightclubs at 2:00hrs, Vice...
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Colours of India store on fire
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Firefighters are currently battling the blaze.
INews will...
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CARICOM should explore joint legislation to improve cricket governance – Pres. Ali
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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
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Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo
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The Congress is the...
Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal
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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...