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Friday, April 26, 2024

7 nabbed with illegal guns, ammo

As the Guyana Police Force intensifies its search and recovery efforts for illegal weapons, seven men were arrested over the weekend for possession of...

Sophia labourer shot dead in row ‘over female’- Police

Police say they are investigating a fatal shooting incident, which occurred about 22:45hrs on Friday night, at Black and White Bridge, ‘C’ Field Sophia,...

Update: Indian national robbed, carjacked at Kitty Seawall

...Female colleague held at gunpoint A 55-year-old man and his colleague are now tremendously shaken after he was on Friday evening robbed and carjacked in...

New 911 Emergency System commissioned

The Public Security Ministry in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Friday morning commissioned the new state of the art 911 Emergency...

Bartica Businessman busted with unlicenced gun

A 45-year-old Businessman, of Bartica, was arrested after an unlicenced .32 Pistol was found on his person during a search by the Police at...

West Ruimveldt motorcyclist killed in accident

Police are currently investigating a fatal accident which occurred at Barr and James street Albouystown, on Thursday, that resulted in the death of a...

25-year-old shot in argument over motorcycle- Police

Police say they are investigating a shooting incident which occurred about 09:30hrs on Thursday at E Field Cummings Park, East Coast Demerara. According to the...

Body of 50-year-old found hanging in Corentyne home

The deteriorating body of a 50-year-old man was found hanging from the ceiling of his Fyrish, Corentyne home on Wednesday by police and his...

Miner remanded for trafficking in narcotics

A miner who reportedly had 599 grams of cannabis in his possession was remanded to prison when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts...

Man who snatched cellphone because he was ‘hungry’ sentenced to 6 months community service

A thirty-seven-year-old man of Plaisance, East Coast Demerara (ECD) claimed that an extreme state of hunger prompted him to “snatch” a cellular phone when...

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...