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Friday, April 26, 2024

BREAKING: Armed bandits kill Parika businessman

A popular fuel dealer from Parika, East Bank Essequibo was, earlier tonight, shot and killed by armed bandits as the spiraling crime wave continues...

In memory of the Lusignan massacre victims…Inter-faith service planned to observe 8th anniversary

The Indian Action Committee (IAC) today said it will be holding an inter-faith service on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in commemoration of the eighth...

Amaila Falls only realistic path for Guyana – Norway report

…only way for Govt to fulfil its LCDS commitment to UN The independent assessment of the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP) has revealed that the...

Traffic ranks “not permitted to take away persons documents” -Traffic Chief

Twenty-two police officers fresh out of Police College, will spend an additional two weeks in training before becoming full-fledged traffic officers. Traffic Chief Deon Moore...

Father seeking assistance to raise G$50M for daughter’s life-saving operation

Thirteen-year-old Mikelle Brutus was diagnosed with a brain tumour that is progressively paralysing her body and without the G$50 million treatment required, her situation...

Private Sector minimum wage increased from $35,000 to $44,200 per month

Effective January 1 2017, private sector employees will benefit from a 26 per cent increase in their salaries as their minimum wage has officially...

 39,000 Guyanese applied for U.S. visas in 2015 – Ambassador

…over 4,900 persons granted permanent resident status   The boom in Guyana’s economy over the past years has been touted as one of the reasons for...

Massy Stores Supermarket opens in Guyana

Massy Stores today opened its first supermarket in Guyana.  The supermarket which is located at New Providence just behind the National Stadium, is the...

Woman busted smuggling lover out of prison in suitcase

(Taken from the New York Post) Love definitely didn’t set this Venezuelan woman free! Antonieta Robles Saouda, 25, was arrested after she tried to break her...

DPP to formally apply for Bisram’s extradition

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack is expected to formally write the judicial office in New York, United States to have murder...

Recent Articles

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

Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, a remarkable soul celebrates 100 years on earth. Vera Florence Venture, a name synonymous with resilience and community...

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...

Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal

The government has relocated over 190 families who were squatting in the Success Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, and the riverbank along the East...

Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...

T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally

A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors. The 19-member...