EPA to include “strong measures” in Liza 1 Permit
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently reviewing the Environmental Permit for the Liza 1 Development in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana and according...
Intense rainfall causes more flooding in Kwakwani
Wednesday night’s intense rainfall in Kwakwani, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) has caused severe damage to a recently rehabilitated culvert, thus resulting in several areas...
Reg. 9 flooding: Over 130 residents relocate to 4 shelters
Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips on Wednesday visited several inundated areas in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo) to assess the situation.
A number of low-lying...
Reg. 9 floods: 20 families relocated, others evacuated to higher grounds
A number of residents in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo) continue to be severely affected by flooding as a result of the continuous rainfall in...
Kwakwani residents battling 2nd wave of flooding in 2 months
Residents of Kwakwani, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice) are battling another flood in the space of two months, due to the overtopping of the Berbice...
Mustapha orders emergency works in Reg. 5 amid flooding after heavy downpour
Over the past two days, the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) executed a series of emergency works in the Mahaicony – Abary area,...
Residents must play their part to avoid flooding — PM
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips is asking residents of flood-impacted areas and by extension all of Guyana to ensure that they dispose of...
GPF, EPA sign agreement to tackle noise nuisance
In an effort to better address the issue of noise nuisance in the country, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed today between the Guyana...
“A great service to your country” – CDC urges persons to sign up as...
Noting that it will be a great service to one’s country, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has issued a call for persons to come...
EMC calls for worldwide conservation of migratory birds and their habitats
World Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated across the world on Saturday, May 14. Environmental Management Consultants Inc. (EMC) joins the calls for worldwide...
Recent Articles
Govt/contractor dispute on GtE will not affect US EXIM Bank loan – Jagdeo
The ongoing dispute between the Guyana Government and its contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, Lindsayca CH4 Guyana Inc. (LNDCH4), will not affect...
Govt plans to procure additional 30-40 megawatts of power by year-end
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Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd), the Honourable Mark Phillips, convened a special meeting with parliamentary committee...
At least 1 dead as mining pit collapses at Marudi Mountain
At least one person is dead after a mining pit collapsed last night at Marudi Mountain, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo).
INews will provide more details...
‘Racism does not align with PNC ideology’ – Chairman
Chairman of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNC) Shurwayne Holder is defending his party amid claims that it is not welcoming to its Indo-Guyanese...
Stabroek Market Wharf collapse shows ‘failure of the city council’ – Jagdeo
The recent collapse of a portion of the Stabroek Market Wharf is reflective of the City Council’s “failure”, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat...
Over 440 more Reg. 3 families to benefit from house allocation
More than 440 families will benefit from house allocation in several areas including Anna Catherina, Edinburg, Leonora, Groenveldt, Stewartsville, and Meten-Meer-Zorg in Region Three,...
Venezuelan stabbed to death by co-worker
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A report of an alleged murder committed on one called ‘Frankie’, Venezuelan, by suspect, Cane Vincent, age...
“Words can’t express how much they mean to me” – mother demands answers, justice...
By: Andrew Carmichael
“Words can’t express how much they mean to me, dem is me children,” expressed Rihanna Persaud, the mother who lost her nine-year-old...
No increase in electricity costs for consumers – Jagdeo assures amid power ship deal
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that the electricity price will not increase following the government’s move to charter a power ship to...
Govt would hire contractors without “full experience” to keep up with rapid development –...
New contractors would be hired by the government to keep apace with the ongoing rapid development in the infrastructure sector.
This is according to Vice...