Works progressing on new $614.5M Guyana Fire Sevice Headquarters
Construction of the state-of-the-art Guyana Fire Service (GFS) Headquarters on Homestretch Avenue with a price tag of $614.5 million is well underway.
Minister of Home...
APNU, AFC want their candidate elected as Deputy Speaker
The two main opposition parties in Parliament - the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) - want their...
Woman tried to smuggle cocaine to help son, jailed 4 years & fined $9.1M
Sandra Angela Profit, 55, was this morning sentenced to four years in prison and fined $9.1M for attempting to smuggle over 7lbs of cocaine...
Family not satisfied with suspension of negligent healthcare workers for death of Berbice mother,...
Following the announcement by Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony that those responsible for the deaths of Vanessa Sahadeo and her newborn child were suspended,...
Teen allegedly tortured by cops faces more medical complications
Just about two weeks ago, 17-year-old Ashkay Budhairam of West Minster, West Bank Demerara, was allegedly beaten and burned by two cops after he...
Angry parents protest outside Mae’s Primary School
against internal changes that can affect their children preparing for Grade 6
A decision taken by the governing body at the Mae’s Primary School...
5 elderly persons succumbed to COVID-19
Five elderly persons have died from the novel coronavirus in Guyana, the Health Ministry reported on Friday. The country’s death toll has moved to...
Police find 6lbs ganja in car on WCB Road
Police ranks on mobile patrol in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) unearthed a quantity of marijuana in a motorcar on the West Coast Berbice Public Road.
The...
Lowenfield refuses to submit elections report by 11am
Chief Elections Officer Keith Lowenfield has once again refused to submit his elections report as requested by the GECOM Chair Justice Claudette Singh.
Lowenfield was...
Eid ul Fitr to be celebrated tomorrow
The Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) has informed that the crescent for the month of Shawwal has been sighted; therefore, Eid ul Fitr...
Recent Articles
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...
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...