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Friday, April 26, 2024

Intoxicated man arrested for beating visually-impaired wife, daughter

Ranks of the Guyana Police Force on Saturday arrested a resident of Parika, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) after he had physically assaulted his visually-impaired...

Man accused of rape gets $200k bail

A 34-year-old man who is accused of rape has been granted bail in the sum of $200,000. Kishore Choonoo appeared on Monday at the Bartica...

Elderly man dies after severe beating

The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of watchman Frederick Minty, 78 years, of Cumberland, East Canje, Berbice, who succumbed on August...

Worthmanville duo busted with over 100 grams of marijuana

- Another common - law couple of Lot PP6 Bent Street, Wortmanville Georgetown, appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry today (January 6) for...

Woman jailed for smuggling ganja in sneakers at Camp Street Prison

A 21-year-old woman who took 106 grams of marijuana into the Camp Street Prison in Georgetown was on Friday sentenced to a three-year jail...

Decomposed body found at Hague home

A teenager received the shock of his life when he decided to visit his friend’s residence early Tuesday morning after not hearing from him...

Hairdresser left home to plait client’s hair but never showed up – Police

Detectives in Regional Division #6 are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 29-year-old Donalesa Park of No. 2 Village, East Canje, Berbice whose...

5578 grams of cannabis found in container at John Fernandes wharf

Police are currently investigating the seizure of 5578 grams of cannabis found at the John Fernandes wharf. The drugs were reportedly discovered in a container...

Guyanese man busted with cocaine at CJIA remanded to prison

- A 27-year-old man of Lot 211 Albert Street, Bourda, Georgetown, was remanded to prison for the offence of trafficking cocaine into the...

Gunman robs variety store in New Amsterdam – escapes with undisclosed sum of...

A lone gunman last evening escaped with an undisclosed sum of cash from a New Amsterdam, Berbice variety store but not before opening fire...

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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...