6 arrested over US$2.2M ganja bust in Pomeroon River
Six persons have been arrested following a massive marijuana bust in the Pomeroon River, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
The bust occurred on Friday, on the heels...
APNU concerned with rising incidents of violence
- A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has re-issued its call for robust law enforcement to curb the perpetration of all forms of...
Man, girlfriend attacked by woman’s ex-lover
A man and his girlfriend are nursing stab wounds about their bodies after being attacked and stabbed by the woman’s ex-lover.
Injured are 47-year-old Vanessa...
Corrupt prison officers fired – Minister Benn
Several prison officers have been terminated after they were found to be involved in various corrupt activities, including assisting inmates to smuggle contraband at...
Canal School on fire
iNews has confirmed that there is an ongoing fire at the L' Adventure Secondary School in Canal # 1.
The details surrounding the fire are...
Clairmont Mingo gets $600,000 bail
Embattled Region Four Returning Officer Clairmont Mingo has been granted bail in the sum of $600,000 in relation to four charges of misconduct in...
‘There are consequences to blocking roads & disrupting traffic’ – Top Cop Hicken warns
Acting Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken is appealing to members of the public to desist from unlawful acts, such as blocking roads, burning tyres...
Man jailed for 40 years for sexually assaulting child
On Friday, 8 January, 2016, Murphy Noorhan was sentenced to a total of 40 years for sexually assaulting a child family member.
Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry...
Two remanded for robbery under arms at Canje
The two men who were arrested by Police in the Canje River, Berbice, on Friday last have been remanded in relation to a robbery...
Linden Handyman accused of robbing businesswoman, remanded to prison
- Kerwin Estwick – a handyman - of Amelia’s Ward Wismar, Linden was remanded to prison for the offense of robbery underarms, to...
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Govt mulls possible investment in wind energy at Leguan – GEA Head
The Government is actively studying the wind potential in the country to decide on possible investments in this source of renewable energy.
This was revealed...
Let’s forge a new path guided by the principles of justice, equality, and freedom...
See statement from the Peoples National Congress:
As we celebrate Guyana’s 58th independence anniversary, we take pride in the progress our nation has made since...
Reflect on the valiant efforts of those who made untold sacrifices – PPP/C
See full statement from the Peoples Progressive Party:
Our attainment of Independence resulted from sustained struggles during which selfless sacrifices were made. It was a...
Suspect in Letter Kenny murder dies in police custody
Syjit Ramotar, the suspect in the murder of 25-year-old Joshua Hardatt, has died in police custody.
Ramotar, who had confessed to the murder, reportedly died...
1 killed, several injured in Friendship accident
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division 4B are investigating a Fatal accident which occurred on Saturday May 25, 2024...
40 more hinterland women trained through First Lady’s scholarship programme
Forty women from Regions seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni) and nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) graduated on Friday evening from the Atlantic Maritime and Offshore Training Institute...
UG launches course aimed at tackling mental, neurological, substance abuse disorders within Guyana’s Prisons
The University of Guyana’s Institute for Human Resiliency, Strategic Security, and the Future (IHRSSF) on Thursday, 23 May 2024, launched a ground-breaking First Responders...
GTA working to develop more tourist sites in Reg. 10
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) is prioritizing tourism development in Region Ten this year, as it establishes itself as one of the most visited...
60 acres of land to be developed for farming at Sand Hill
The government will boost the agricultural production in the village of Sand Hill, Region Ten by facilitating the clearing of about 60 acres of...
Letter: McDonald’s “no compromise” position is flaunting
Dear Editor,
I write to offer a short perspective on the ongoing teachers’ strike, based on my understanding of what has transpired. As part of...