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Man denied bail over alleged attempt to smuggle ganja in prisoner’s food

A man who attempted to sneak ganja into the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts lockup for his friend will now join him in jail after he...

4 charged with murder of Mon Repos man

Three teenagers, along with a thirty-three-year old suspect, were on Friday charged for the murder of 30-year-old Christopher Swamy of Mon Repos, East Coast...

Fmr GPL Director freed of $27.7M fraud charge

Trade unionist and former member of the Board of Directors of the State-run Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Incorporated, Carvil Duncan was on Thursday...

PPP’s legal challenge to remove names from AFC backers’ lists could be taken to...

...says we are fighting for the rights of all Guyanese here Following the dismissal of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C's) legal challenge against the...

Duo arrested in botched Bourda Market robbery receive bail

Two off the three suspects that were arrested following an alleged botched robbery committed on a Bourda Market vendor were on Thursday released on...

Ex-cop found guilty of raping 3-year-old in his care

53-year-old, Deon Aaron was on Wednesday found guilty of raping a 3-year-old relative by a 12 member jury at the High Court. The ex-policeman was...

High Court set to rule on $54M missing diamonds case

Ahead of the court ruling on $54M in uncut diamonds that vanished in police custody almost 25 years ago; the owner maintained that the...

PPP’s LGE challenge to remove names from AFC backers’ lists dismissed

Justice Navindra Singh on Tuesday had the case filed by one of the constituency candidates in Berbice for the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) against...

SOCU misconduct charges: Singh, Brassington’s legal challenge delayed

The High Court challenge to the misconduct in public office charges against two officials of the former Government was delayed and rescheduled to early...

‘Known character’ jailed for robbing family at seawall

A well-known character to the police found himself back in the court of law on Tuesday after being slapped with three counts of robbery...

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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...