Taxi driver found guilty of raping schoolgirl
A taxi driver was today found guilty by a 12-member jury of raping a 12-year-old girl.
Sahadeo Pooran of Herstelling East Bank Demerara (EBD) had...
Alleged gang of four remanded for multiple robbery charges
Four persons who are between the ages of 20 and 22, were hauled before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts where they were slapped with several...
Cocaine in gas cylinder bust: 5 years jail, $136M fine for man found guilty
A boat captain who was implicated in the over 65 kilograms of cocaine found in a gas cylinder stashed in a car at Parika,...
Poultry farmer charged for fraud, placed on $100,000 bail
A poultry farmer who used money entrusted to him for his own benefit, was earlier today (Wednesday) brought before Magistrate Fabayo Azore.
Mohammed Khan, 22...
Stabbing of 4-Y-O: Mother’s lover granted bail on attempted murder charge
Padmini Dwarka, 29, of Cemetery Road, Timehri, East Bank Demerara (EBD), who chopped a 4-year-old girl during an argument with her mother, was granted...
Suspected teen bandit shot by businessman, accomplice in custody
A 17-year-old labourer of Coldingen, East Coast Demerara (ECD), who was earlier today found on a private premise at Enterprise, ECD, was shot once...
Jamaican charged for overstaying time in Guyana
granted $60,000 bail
A Jamaica national was granted bail when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, yesterday.
Marlon Brown,...
US-based Guyanese charged for smuggling birds from Guyana
A US-based Guyanese who was caught at the John F Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York with birds he smuggled from Guyana back...
Two charged for 2016 murder of Brazilian gold miner
Two men were earlier today (Tuesday) charged with the gruesome murder of a Brazilian gold miner which occurred on February 9 2016 at Fish...
Fmr City Constabulary freed of rape charge
A former Lance Corporal attached to the City Constabulary accused of raping a 16-year-old boy five years ago, on Tuesday walked a free man...
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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...