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Saturday, April 27, 2024

59-Y-O farmer detained over unlicensed gun, ganja

A 59-year-old farmer of Corentyne, Berbice was on Tuesday detained by police ranks conducting a foot patrol in Limlair Village, Region Six (East Berbice...

Drunken businessman arrested after forcing police patrol off the road, disorderly behaviour

A businessman has been taken into police custody after he reportedly forced a police patrol off the road and then began to behave disorderly...

Cops reviewing CCTV footage of daring robbery attack on delivery truck

Investigators are currently reviewing Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) footage of a daring robbery attack on a delivery truck on Thursday morning by two gun-toting bandits...

Freeman St. robbery/murder: Injured brothers return home

Two weeks after bandits invaded the residence of an East La Penitence family, killing one man and injuring two others, the surviving brothers, one...

Corentyne security guard murdered, business robbed

A security guard was found dead at his place of work in Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice on Saturday night moments before it was...

Kitty man found dead at Georgetown Seawalls

– Police are conducting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of 29 – year – old Ramesh Katarhnauth, whose body was found...

Police destroy ganja farm at Suribana, 1 in custody

Approximately three acres of cultivated cannabis and a camp at Suribana, Essequibo River, were destroyed by fire. This is according to a release from Police...

Over 190kg cocaine intercepted at CJIA in 2015

Security forces managed to intercept over 190Kg cocaine at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) during 2015. During the Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s end-of-year press...

Soldier charged for fatally shooting colleague at Timehri army base

The soldier, who recently shot to death his colleague during a fight at the Guyana Defence Force's Base Camp in Timehri, was on Friday...

Mixed reaction as Jamaican mother charged for beating daughter with machete

The Jamaican teenager at the centre of a vicious beating that went viral on social media recently, is upset that her mother will face...

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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...