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‘Refrain from inciting racial tensions’ – Joint Service Chairman to WPA Exec.

...says Joint Services apolitical, committed to serving all Guyanese ...AG Nandlall condemns Ogunseye’s “racist incendiary call” The Chairman of the Joint Services of Guyana, Brigadier Godfrey...

Guyana to host 12th ILO Meeting of Caribbean Ministers of Labour in May

A team from the International Labour Organization (ILO) met with representatives from the Ministry of Labour in preparation for Guyana's hosting of the 12th ILO Meeting...

Animal Friends Learning App launched

The Ministry of Education on Friday took another towards digitizing education with the launch of the Animal Friends Learning App. The launch which was held...

South Rupununi Conservation Society receives int’l award for preserving wildlife, supporting traditional livelihoods

The Field Museum has announced a leading conservation group in the megadiverse South American country of Guyana is the recipient of the museum’s prestigious...

Guyana inks US$35.4M deal for electronic ID cards for citizens

The Guyana Government today signed a US$35.4 million contract with German-based company, Veridos, to implement the Single Electronic Identification System here that will see...

1st batch of vouchers for cement & steel subsidy distributed to Region Two residents

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) conducted an outreach exercise in Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast, Region Two, on Friday, where the first batch...

City Hall seeks legal advice as contractor fails to complete works on Admin Building

The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) is currently seeking legal advice on how it can part ways with Dave Constructing, the company that...

Govt launches ICT Roadshow to raise awareness in Regions 2, 3, 4, 5 &...

In light of the fast-paced global digital transition, government continues to place importance on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) literacy, to ensure that Guyana...

Canadian Town officials express readiness to collaborate with Guyana Fire Service 

Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn on Thursday visited the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s recently commissioned fire station. He was accompanied by Consulate General (ag)...

Comfort Sleep mattresses, other products now “Made in Guyana” certified

In 2022, Comfort Sleep, a company committed to ensuring persons in and out of Guyana get a good night’s rest, received permission from the...

Recent Articles

Govt/contractor dispute on GtE will not affect US EXIM Bank loan – Jagdeo

The ongoing dispute between the Guyana Government and its contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, Lindsayca CH4 Guyana Inc. (LNDCH4), will not affect...

Govt plans to procure additional 30-40 megawatts of power by year-end 

See full statement from the Office of the Prime Minister:  Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd), the Honourable Mark Phillips, convened a special meeting with parliamentary committee...

At least 1 dead as mining pit collapses at Marudi Mountain

At least one person is dead after a mining pit collapsed last night at Marudi Mountain, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo). INews will provide more details...

‘Racism does not align with PNC ideology’ – Chairman

Chairman of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNC) Shurwayne Holder is defending his party amid claims that it is not welcoming to its Indo-Guyanese...

Stabroek Market Wharf collapse shows ‘failure of the city council’ – Jagdeo

  The recent collapse of a portion of the Stabroek Market Wharf is reflective of the City Council’s “failure”, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat...

Over 440 more Reg. 3 families to benefit from house allocation

More than 440 families will benefit from house allocation in several areas including Anna Catherina, Edinburg, Leonora, Groenveldt, Stewartsville, and Meten-Meer-Zorg in Region Three,...

Venezuelan stabbed to death by co-worker

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  A report of an alleged murder committed on one called ‘Frankie’, Venezuelan, by suspect, Cane Vincent, age...

“Words can’t express how much they mean to me” – mother demands answers, justice...

By: Andrew Carmichael “Words can’t express how much they mean to me, dem is me children,” expressed Rihanna Persaud, the mother who lost her nine-year-old...

No increase in electricity costs for consumers – Jagdeo assures amid power ship deal

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that the electricity price will not increase following the government’s move to charter a power ship to...

Govt would hire contractors without “full experience” to keep up with rapid development –...

New contractors would be hired by the government to keep apace with the ongoing rapid development in the infrastructure sector. This is according to Vice...