Mahdia mulls relocating persons living near creeks
Regional authorities in the Potaro-Siparuni region are considering removing persons who reside in close proximity of creeks, especially in flood-prone areas.
This decision comes in...
Oil spill response training wraps up
A three-day oil spill response training workshop wrapped up with members of the Volunteer Emergency Response Team (VERT) programme participating in a simulation exercise...
Wildlife Commission collects jaguar from Lima Sands
The Guyana Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission has confirmed collecting the young female jaguar which was being held at Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast in...
WCD braces for flooding during high tides
…as sections of sea defence remains unrepaired
One year ago, the seawall structure along the West Coast of Demerara was hit by massive waves during...
More rainfall expected over next 3 days
After being affected by floodwaters, the township of Mahdia in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), found some relief as the water is slowly receding. On Saturday,...
Floods hit Black Bush Polder
Just one day after regional authorities said that there is no danger of flooding at Black Bush Polder, Berbice, during the rainy season, a...
Sections of Mahdia under water
Hundreds of residents in the mining town of Mahdia, Region Eight (Potaro/Siparuni) are presently battling with massive flooding in the area thus forcing them...
CDC gets oil spill response gears
The Ministry of the Presidency’s Department of Energy, this morning, handed over a quantity of oil spill response equipment to the Civil Defence Commission...
Jaguar captured at Lima Sands
A jaguar has been captured by residents of Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast.
INews understands that the majestic animal was found wandering around the village at...
CDC opens oil spill planning and readiness assessment workshop
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) this morning, opened an Oil Spill Planning and Readiness Assessment workshop, which is aimed at finalising the Contingency Planning...
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Guyana to host regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July
See below for a statement on Guyana hosting the regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July:
The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s...
Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 set for February 18-21
See below for a statement on the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo:
The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...
Porter falls to death from Norton Street building after receiving electric shocks
A porter died on Friday morning after being electrocuted and falling from a three-story building on Norton Street in Georgetown.
Dead is Bryan Hardilall of...
Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West
A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...
Duo charged for murder of security guard
Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...
NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders
Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...
“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production
Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...
Teens charged with murder of excavator operator
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Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise
A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...
Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine
The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...