CDC, PAC meet with Rupununi villages amidst rapid wildfires
Representatives of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) met on Thursday with council members from several villages in the...
Evaluation of Amaila Falls Hydro Project still ongoing – PM
Evaluation of the four companies that want to be prequalified for the 165-megawatt (MW) Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP) is still ongoing, according to...
Delayed contracts: Govt mulls terminating contracts for Conversation Tree, Cemetery Road projects
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has disclosed that the Guyana Government may be terminating contracts for the construction of the Cemetery Road and possibly...
Over 60 young people participates in 3-day climate forum in Lethem
The South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS), in partnership with the Regional Democratic Council of Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) and with support from UNICEF...
Laws to protect Guyana from oil spill liabilities to be laid soon – VP...
…says will likely be brought before 2024 parliamentary recess
In the wake of the recent oil spill off the coast of Tobago, which has resulted...
Berbice residents urged to be cautious as smoke from Suriname’s forest fire fills air
See below for an Air Quality Advisory issued by the Home Affairs Ministry for residents of Corriverton, Berbice (Region Six - East Berbice-Corentyne) and...
Silica City master plan expected by mid-2024
The master plan draft for Silica City, Guyana’s inaugural modern and sustainable city project, is expected to be available by mid-2024.
This was disclosed by...
Guyana invited to attend G20 Summit in Brazil in July
Guyana has been invited to attend the upcoming 2024 Group of 20 (G20) Summit, which will take place from July 12-14 in Brazil, to...
Guyana announces 1st credit eligible for use by airlines under CORSIA
Full statement below:
The Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) issued 7.14 million 2021 vintage carbon credits to Guyana today as the Government of Guyana simultaneously...
Public Works Minister leads delegation at workshop on future of ports in C’bean
Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill is currently leading a Guyanese delegation at the United States Department of State and Deloitte Advisory LLP workshop...
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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
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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...