Bandhu, Shuman, Leung to be allowed to contest elections— GECOM
Three presidential candidates, who were barred by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) from contesting the upcoming elections, will now be able to remain in...
3-Y-O cancer patient begins treatment today
After arriving in the United States two days ago, three-year-old Chayanne Parboo will begin her treatment services today for her diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic...
CORONAVIRUS: 9 Guyanese who returned from China being monitored
By Lakhram Bhagirat
As fear continues to mount of the possibility of the coronavirus reaching these shores, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Karen Gordon-Boyle...
CORONAVIRUS: Guyanese students in China tell their stories
By: Devina Samaroo
Stephen Seeraj, 25, and Bianca Phillips, 24, are two Guyanese students currently in China amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak, one of the...
Husband and wife arrested for allegedly killing neighbour
A 29-year-old man and his 43-year-old reputed wife have been arrested in connecting with the death of their neighbour, 48-year-old Gopaul Seeram.
Seeram, a labourer...
“We do not want post elections violence” – Harmon tells Carter Center
Director General of the Ministry of the Presidency, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, met with representatives of The Carter Center, who are here as part...
LGBTQ+ community makes demands as elections loom
In an effort to ensure their rights are adequately represented, the Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) on Tuesday launched its manifesto which it...
Garbage collectors attacked, robbed at gunpoint
Three garbage collectors were this morning attacked and robbed at gunpoint while they were executing their duties at Warlock, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
The incident occurred...
131 private residences to be used as polling stations
Chief Elections Officer Keith Lowenfield has revealed that there will be a total of 2,352 polling stations across the country on elections day, March...
Families of deadly 2012 Linden protest already compensated – lawyer
The families of the men killed during a 2012 protest in Linden, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice) had already collected millions in compensation under the...
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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...