Essequibo labourer killed in suspected hit and run
An Essequibo labourer was in the wee hours of this morning killed in an apparent hit and run along the Coffee Grove Public Road,...
‘With oil funds, free university education possible’ – new Chancellor of UG
By Jarryl Bryan
With the recently increased discussions on the University of Guyana (UG) becoming a tuition-free zone, newly appointed Chancellor, Professor Edward Greene believes...
1700 Guyanese working for Exxon in jobs ranging from engineers to labourers – Public...
In Guyana, for decades, and having found over a dozen oil wells since 2015, there is some expectation that ExxonMobil can provide direct employment...
C’bean countries urged to do more to deal with violence against women
(CMC) Caribbean countries are being urged to do more to deal with the issue of violence against women as the region joins the global...
Timehri waitress allegedly raped during armed robbery
– 2 in custody as Police hunt for 3rd perpetrator
A 29-year-old waitress is now traumatised after allegedly being raped by a gun-toting bandit while...
Woman busted with over 4kg cannabis in box, haversack
A female vendor who was travelling to Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) is being processed for court after she was nabbed by Police with more...
Sugar production continues to plummet
– after more than 660 hours of factory downtime
More than 660 hours of downtime at all of the three remaining factories in the sugar...
Construction worker, reputed wife nabbed with AK-47, over 64 lbs ganja
A construction worker and his reputed wife were taken into police custody on Sunday after they were nabbed with assault rifle, ammunition and a...
Policeman dies in early morning accident
The Guyana Police Force is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of one of their own, 25-year-old Carl Roach.
Roach, of Bagostown East Bank...
Surinamese Police issued wanted bulletin for Guyanese murder accused
Surinamese Police are currently on the hunt for a 29-year-old Guyanese woman, who is wanted for an alleged murder committed in that country.
Local reports...
Recent Articles
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...
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...