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Friday, April 26, 2024

Cane Grove chopping death: Family fearful, questioning manslaughter charge, bail for accused

Parents of 31-year-old Harrinarine Ramawaj who was killed in Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara (ECD) on October 15, 2017, are now calling for the...

Officers under whose watch a Lusignan prisoner escaped to be charged

Three Police Constables and one Prison Officer are expected to be charged following the conclusion of investigations into the escape of prison inmate, Dellon...

Brazilian national fatally shot by ‘peacemaker’ in domestic spat

Police say they are investigating the fatal shooting of a Brazilian National, known only as Nemar, which occurred around 10:00hrs on Tuesday at the...

Senior cop being investigated over porn video

Police earlier today (Wednesday), have confirmed that as a result of a pornographic video which went viral on Sunday October 15, 2017, an Assistant...

UPDATE: 9 busted in Barama River with high powered rifles, ammo, bulletproof vest

A group of men including six Guyanese and three foreigners were on Tuesday afternoon intercepted by police on the Barama River, North West...

Alleged sexual assault of juvenile: King says matter turned over to Police

Town Clerk of Georgetown, Royston King in a statement addressed to the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) stated that the decision to dismiss the...

Canadian teen further remanded for possession of heroin

The 19-year-old Canadian teen who was earlier this month charged with being in possession of some four pounds of heroin hidden in her suitcase...

WBD business proprietor, customers robbed, carjacked by armed trio

Police are now hunting three suspects who reportedly carried out a daring robbery on a West Bank Demerara (WBD) business as well as its...

Skeletal remains found in abandoned NA school

An abandoned school in Savannah Park New Amsterdam, Berbice has now been cordoned off by Police after the remains of a skeleton were on...

Teen shot trying to rob businessman- Police

A 17-year-old suspect of ‘D’ Field Sophia, Georgetown was shot in the left thigh and is receiving medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital...

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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...