Baramita woman charged with attempted murder of drinking buddy
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Shalimar Ali-Hack on Monday advised the police to charge Otina Scott for the attempted murder committed on 35-year-old Joanna...
14 virtual ‘container courts’ launched at Lusignan Prison
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Judiciary of Guyana in collaboration with the Executive launched 14 virtual courtrooms at the Lusignan Prison...
Conviction in 2012 D’Urban St murder overturned, retrial ordered
The Appeal Court has overturned the conviction in the 2012 murder of Glen Xavier and has ordered a retrial.
In making this decision, the Appeal...
Wife, hitman jailed for Herstelling block maker’s murder
Some five years after Nathan Persaud, a blocks maker of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara (EBD) was murdered, his wife Beverly Persaud, 52, and 27-year-old...
PI into father, daughter murder down to final 2 witnesses
The Prosecution is expected to close its case this Friday in the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the murders of Better Hope, East Coast Demerara...
21 years jail for taxi driver who raped schoolgirl
A taxi driver was today sentenced to 21 years imprisonment after he was earlier this month found guilty by a 12-member jury of raping...
Businessman charged for assaulting cop
Terrence Lynch, a 32-year-old businessman, was on Monday charged for assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest when he made his appearance before Chief...
Appeal Court upholds murder convict’s life sentence
Murder convict Dhupaul Singh has failed in his bid to have his life sentence overturned. In a unanimous ruling delivered on Tuesday, the Guyana...
Brazilian duo arraigned for 450KG cocaine found onboard plane at Orealla
The two Brazilian nationals who were onboard the cocaine-laden aircraft which crash-landed at Orealla, Region Six were on Thursday arraigned for trafficking in narcotics...
This crime is a despicable act of cold-blooded, ruthless savagery – Judge tells killer
After hearing a probation report and victim impact statement, High Court Judge Sandil Kissoon sentenced 36-year-old Abishai Caesar to death for the 2012 murder...
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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...