Man on death row for killing wife gets reduced sentence
Rupert Browne had moved to the Court of Appeal to challenge a death sentence imposed on him for the May 29, 2011 murder of...
UPDATE: Bandit nabbed in Eccles, Police hunting accomplice
by Ramona Luthi
One of two bandits was nabbed this afternoon when residents in Republic Park, East Bank Demerara informed the police of suspicious behaviour...
Lusignan Prison officers found complicit in contraband smuggling resign- Samuels
Two Lusignan Prison officers were forced to tender their resignations when they were caught trying to smuggle contraband into the prison.
According to Prisons Director...
4 – month – old baby died of Pneumonia – PME
By Kurt Campbell
Bronchopneumonia is an acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs, in which the alveoli and/or interstitial are affected. Pneumonia is the most...
Soesdyke residents arrested with stolen items
Two Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara (EBD) residents are now in police custody after they were on Saturday afternoon caught by Police with stolen items...
Guyanese paid US$5000 to fetch US$500,000 worth in cocaine gets caught
– A Guyanese passenger travelling to the United States of America was recently busted at the JFK International Airport after agents at the...
Linden man facing attempted murder charge jailed for larceny
Twenty-two-year-old Preston Skeete, a labourer of Central Amelia’s Ward, Mackenzie, Linden, will spend the next four years behind bars after being found guilty on...
Two cops nabbed with marijuana, cocaine & ammo at roadblock
At about 02:30h this morning, a party of Police ranks from Regional Division 4 ‘C’ were conducting a roadblock on the Cove and John...
Motorcyclist killed by truck in Melanie collision
A 31-year-old motorcyclist of Enmore, East Coast Demerara (ECD) is now dead after he was struck down by a truck along the Melanie Public...
“Links” get 29 years for sexual assault
An unremorseful, 52-year-old Gingesh Khan also called ‘Links’ was earlier today handed a 29-year sentence after he was found guilty on four counts of...
Recent Articles
Gas-to-Energy Project a “win-win” for Exxon, Guyana – Darren Woods
United States oil major ExxonMobil has said it is on track to deliver natural gas from its operations offshore Guyana to land by year-end.
This...
Duo refused bail for ammo possesion
Following the discovery of eight 9mm ammunition on Wednesday, two young men were charged and remanded to prison on Friday.
Ricardo Marshall, a 23-year-old construction...
Two on remanded for WCB burglary
Two young men were on Friday remanded to prison after being charged with Burglary that took place at a residence located at Lot 20 Eldorado...
Weapons, ganja found during eradication exercise
A drug eradication exercise at the Upper Berbice River in Region 10 on Friday resulted in the discovery of a massive amount of marijuana...
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...