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Trial date set for barber accused of threatening to kill neighbour

A trial date has been set for the West Bank Demerara barber who is accused of issuing death threats to one of his neighbours. On...

Mother of teen caught with cocaine in suitcase handles to be charged

The mother of the juvenile who was nabbed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) for concealing cocaine inside of his suitcase handle is...

Prisoner busted with ‘ganja’

A prisoner at the New Amsterdam Prison was busted with 7 grams of cannabis (ganja). The illegal drug was found on Sunday when the inmate...

Five injured in Essequibo coast accident

Five persons are currently hospitalised at the Suddie Public Hospital, Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam) after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a trench...

UPDATE: Bandits, Police ranks exchange gunfire during high-speed chase after Enmore robbery

* one bandit captured, three others on the run gun, ammo, stolen car recovered Police and gunmen exchanged gunfire shortly after a robbery at the...

Lawrence says rising number of incest, TIP in Amerindian communities

Concern is brewing within the Social Protection Ministry over the rising number of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) cases and incest in Indigenous communities, Minister...

Cops seeking Lacytown man in connection with TIP, forgery

Police say Kirk Errol Paton is wanted for questioning in relation to ‘Trafficking in Persons and Forgery’ on November 06, 2014, at the Central...

Tucville driveway shooting: Businessman charged with murder

The Tucville businessman, who allegedly shot and killed 25-year old miner, Colin Perreira, and seriously injuring his girlfriend after they drove up in a...

Dismembered corpse found on Linden Highway

Police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Phillip Viveirous, 41 years, a farmer of Adventure Village, Linden Highway The man's dismembered...

Berbice businessman robbed

– gunman escapes with $2M A gunman on Sunday morning snatched over $2 million from a Berbice businessman as he was about to make a...

Recent Articles

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...