79 new Covid-19 cases recorded; total at 5528
Within the past 24-hour, the country recorded 79 new cases of the novel coronavirus which takes the total cases recorded to date to 5528.
This...
“I hope we can all move on” – Gary Best says after walking free
Former Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and PNCR Member Gary Best has expressed hope that the Bentley family can move on after...
Gary Best freed of causing death of national cyclist Jude Bentley
Former Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and Member of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNCR) Gary Best was today freed of the...
Learning materials distributed to Ruimveldt children
The Department of Education Georgetown recently distributed worksheets and other learning materials to children in West and East Ruimveldt.
Some of the areas targeted include...
Some 50,000 persons living with disabilities in Guyana
Message by Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Guyana is joining with the international community...
President commits to ensuring persons with disabilities have greater access to housing, jobs
Message from His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the occasion of International Day for Persons with...
Hopetown woman attacks person distributing Covid-19 cash grant
By: Andrew Carmichael
A supervisor of the Covid-19 cash grant initiative was on Tuesday assaulted by a woman at Hopetown, Region Five (Mahaica/Berbice).
The incident occurred...
GTT warns against fraudsters during holiday season
Officials at The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) are incensed by related scam to target the nations’ children to gather sensitive information.
The company...
Guyanese women experience interpersonal violence at higher rates than global average – WGEC
Women & Gender Equality Commission calls on all to redouble their efforts in working to reduce Gender Based Violence.
The Women & Gender Equality Commission...
18 minibus drivers awarded for being “champions of proper road usage”
A total of 18 minibus drivers across the country were on Wednesday recognised for displaying the utmost professionalism in plying their trade.
The drivers were...
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...