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AFC calls for comprehensive review of education system

The Alliance for Change (AFC) has expressed concerns over the number of students who did not acquire passes between grades one to three at...

Town Clerk exposes corruption as main reason for Mayor’s protests

Acting Town Clerk Carol Sooba says there are three main reasons behind the Mayor’s objection to her and his organised protests, with one of...

Man busted with cocaine in Ochro sentenced to 5 years in jail

A man was today sentenced to five years imprisonment for possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking when he made his first court...

PSC Chairman calls for policy development on land, energy at Economic Forum

Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Ronald Webster has called for the formation of an industrial development policy on land use and an...

No other option for Amaila Falls Project – Dr. Singh

Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh says that there is no immediate alternative to the Amaila Falls Hydro Power Project within the next decade. During his...

Update: Plaisance man was beaten to death by fiance

The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Clifford Singh, 35 years, of Prince William Street, Plaisance , East Coast Demerara. According to...

Woman kills man in Plaisance

Police have confirmed that a murder occurred early this morning at William Street, Plaisance East Coast Demerara. Information reaching iNews stated a man was killed...

Port Kaituma residents bemoan deplorable roads

Residents of Port Kaituma, Region One are calling on the Local Government and Regional Development Ministry to fix the deplorable roads within their community. The...

No minibus fare increase

The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce has revealed that there has been no increase in minibus fares and any increase in unauthorised. The Ministry...

Rohee expresses confidence in Patrick Mentore and team

Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee says that he has full confidence in the civilian team set up to implement reforms within the Guyana Police...

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...