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World Champions West Indies name squad to defend ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel today announced the West Indies squad for the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup, 2021....

Liza Unity FPSO begins her voyage to Guyana

...becomes world’s first FPSO to receive SUSTAIN-1 class notation SBM Offshore: The Liza Unity FPSO started its voyage to Guyana, having departed from Keppel shipyard...

Minibus driver busted with ganja during EBE roadblock

A 35-year-old man was busted with 3.7 grams of marijuana during a Police roadblock at Orangestien Public Road, East Bank Essequibo (EBE). According to information,...

240 new COVID-19 cases recorded – Health Minister

The Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony, during today’s COVID 19 update, stated that Guyana has recorded 240 new cases taking the total number...

Gov’t welcomes new offshore oil discoveries

- new discoveries position Guyana to exceed a total of 9 billion oil-equivalent barrels See statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources: The Ministry of Natural...

Police record 47.5% increase in rape cases for year so far

…murders down by almost 20% The Guyana Police Force has released crime statistics for the period January 1 to September 6, 2021, and when compared...

1 injured after drunk driver slams into hire car at Rose Hall

A 55-year-old hire car driver is now hospitalized after a drunken driver slammed into his vehicle on the Rose Hall Public Road, East Canje,...

Bath Settlement man killed after crashing into fence

A 30-year-old man is now dead after losing control of the car he was driving and crashing into a concrete fence at Number 8...

Law Reform Commission must be proactive not reactive – Nandlall

The Law Reform Commission of Guyana has officially commenced work on Wednesday with a charge from Legal Affairs Minister and Attorney General Anil Nandlall...

Farfan and Mendes Group officially launches ICON’s showroom

Farfan and Mendes Group and FT Farfan of Trinidad & Tobago, on Wednesday, officially launched its IBIS Construction Equipment Sales and Rentals better known...

Recent Articles

Saharan Dust plume projected to pass over Guyana from Friday-Sunday – EPA

See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency: The Environmental Protection Agency hereby issues an advisory on a forecasted Saharan Dust plume projected to be...

2 mining operations in Puruni flagged for unsafe conditions

Two operations in Puruni Mining District in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were flagged by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Labour...

Berbice siblings died from dengue complications – Dr Anthony

The Berbice brother and sister who died a day apart had complications associated with dengue fever, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed. Speaking to...

Vreed-en-Hoop to G/town water taxi operation back to normal

See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD): Waters taxis have received the green light to resume use of the Stabroek stelling for the...

President Ali receives UWI American Foundation Legacy Award

  President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, championing a robust Caribbean identity, has urged the region to actively embrace and value its unique culture and abundance...

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 

See full statement from the Office of the Prime Minister:  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...