$450M contract awarded for hydropower plant at Chiung River
An estimated $450M contract was awarded for the supply and installation of a 150KW hydropower plant at the Chiung River at Kato Village, Region...
Flood victims to get financial assistance from Govt
Persons who are severely affected by the floods caused by last weekend’s high tides will be receiving financial assistance from government.
This was announced by...
CDC conducts assessments of flood-impacted communities across the city
The Civil Defence Commission today conducted rapid assessments in some high-risk communities in the Capital City, Georgetown to evaluate the impact of the heavy...
Deadly storms plough through Caribbean killing 12
(BBC) At least 12 people have been killed as two storms tore through the Caribbean on Sunday.
Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura brought high...
GWI launches pilot project to treat wastewater
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is currently piloting a wastewater treatment plant at the Tucville sewer station aimed at identifying a sustainable solution for...
Katoonarib residents worried as “rumbling sounds” persist days after earthquake
Residents of Katoonarib Village in the South Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo) are worried as they continue to hear “rumbling sounds” some four days...
ExxonMobil to pay Guyana over US$1.3M for excess flaring
…applies to EPA to flare for 36 days
United States oil giant, ExxonMobil Guyana will have to pay the Guyana Government in excess of US$1.3...
Govt seeking $10B supplementary funding for flood relief –VP Jagdeo
Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says the Government will be approaching the National Assembly on Thursday for $10 billion supplementary funds to aid its...
Floodwater levels fluctuating in Kwakwani
As floodwater levels at Kwakwani in the Upper Berbice Region of Region 10 continue to fluctuate, some residents of Lamp Island who have been...
CDC engages Local Govt Authorities on emergency flood preparedness
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) yesterday hosted an Emergency Flood Preparedness Meeting with Regional Chairpersons, Regional Executive Officers and Town Councils from most of...
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“My heart breaks… How do I start over?” – Colours of India owner after...
The mid-afternoon fire that gutted the popular Colours of India Boutique on the West Coast of Berbice occurred just shy of the business's 10th...
IPED disburses $4.3B in loans; creates over 8,600 jobs in 2023
The Institute of Private Enterprise Development Limited (IPED) announced today, through the release of its 2023 Annual Report, the disbursement of a total of...
Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway slated for June completion
The construction of the new Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway is set to be completed by June, significantly alleviating traffic congestion for thousands of...
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...