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Gunmen invade home of Linden family, escape with over $4M in cash & valuables

Three armed bandits invaded the home of a Linden family, escaping with over four million dollars in cash cash and valuables. The incident occurred on...

With 5 days remaining, over 1000 boxes still to be counted

Even with five days remaining for the countrywide recount, there are still over 1000 ballot boxes to be counted – the bulk of it...

COVID-19: Guyana records 11th death; cases now stand at 137

Guyana has recorded its 11th COVID-19 death, while the number of cases now stand at 137, according to health officials. No information was provided on...

Woman killed in East Coast accident identified

The woman who was on Sunday evening struck down and killed by a speeding car in the vicinity of Pigeon Island, East Coast Demerara...

OPINION: Collapse of AFC’s voting strength responsible for Coalition’s defeat

The following is an opinion piece by Dr Tara Singh A major spinoff of the 2020 elections is the catapulting of the PNC R’s cabal...

UG relaxes deadline for payment of tuition fees

The University of Guyana has stated that it has relaxed the payment deadlines for students who are experiencing difficulties in paying their tuition fees...

Businessman remanded for fatally shooting teen miner at Puruni Landing

A 43-year-old businessman has been remanded for the murder of a teen miner, who was fatally shot about a week ago at Puruni Landing,...

CARICOM pledges support for Guyana on its 54th Independence Anniversary

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has extended congratulations to the Government and People of Guyana as the country celebrates its 54th Anniversary of Independence on...

Brazil’s indigenous people are dying at an alarming rate from Covid-19

(CNN) Far from hospitals and often lacking basic infrastructure, Brazil's indigenous people are dying at an alarming rate from Covid-19 with little help in...

Region One’s recovered COVID-19 patient tells her story

Fifty-two-year-old Lolita Wong is a businesswoman living and plying her trade in the Mabarumba sub-region of Barima-Waini, Region One. She is also the first person...

Recent Articles

IPED disburses $4.3B in loans; creates over 8,600 jobs in 2023

The Institute of Private Enterprise Development Limited (IPED) announced today, through the release of its 2023 Annual Report, the disbursement of a total of...

Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway slated for June completion

The construction of the new Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway is set to be completed by June, significantly alleviating traffic congestion for thousands of...

Gas-to-Energy Project a “win-win” for Exxon, Guyana – Darren Woods

United States oil major ExxonMobil has said it is on track to deliver natural gas from its operations offshore Guyana to land by year-end. This...

Duo refused bail for ammo possesion

Following the discovery of eight 9mm ammunition on Wednesday, two young men were charged and remanded to prison on Friday. Ricardo Marshall, a 23-year-old construction...

Two on remanded for WCB burglary

Two young men were on Friday remanded to prison after being charged with Burglary that took place at a residence located at Lot 20 Eldorado...

Weapons, ganja found during eradication exercise

A drug eradication exercise at the Upper Berbice River in Region 10 on Friday resulted in the discovery of a massive amount of marijuana...

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...