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2 arrested over ganja found in juice box

Police ranks from the 70km Police Outpost on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 unearthed 235 grams of suspected cannabis in a vehicle. The discovery was made...

Man arrested for sexually assaulting girl, 14

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The incident occurred on June 2 in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). The matter was...

Tourism bodies developing “Visit Essequibo” destination

    The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), with the support of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and representatives from the consulting firm Target...

Farmer acquitted of raping girl, 13

A 34-year-old man was on Monday found not guilty on a charge which alleged that he raped a 13-year-old girl. Following a trial before...

Cinderella County wants to be at the “Biggest Party in Sports”

… Residents call on Infrastructure Minister to facilitate ferry transportation Sport fans in Essequibo, long dubbed the “Cinderella County”, are requesting that Public Infrastructure Minister...

Success squatters finally seeking shelter at Graham’s Hall School

Some of the squatters who have been displaced as the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) restarts cultivation at lands at Success, East Coast Demerara (ECD)...

Hydromet Office issues flood advisory as heavy rainfall recorded countrywide

Extreme Rainfall Report and Weather Advisory The Hydrometeorological Service as at 08:00 hours on Wednesday February 23, 2022, received reports from a number of its...

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...

Private criminal fraud charges filed against Mingo, Lawrence

Private criminal fraud charges have been filed against Peoples National Congress-Reform Chairperson, Volda Lawrence, and Returning Officer for Electoral District Four (Demerara-Mahaica), Clairmont Mingo. This...

Govt to table motion in National Assembly for removal of Patterson as PAC Chair,...

When the National Assembly reconvenes on Thursday, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Gail Teixeira is expected to table a motion for the removal of former Public...

Recent Articles

Construction worker dies after being pinned by collapsed wall of septic tank

A construction worker is now dead after the wall of a septic tank in which he was working, collapsed and pinned him down. The incident...

Spirit of comradery, unity during PPP Congress “shook up” PNC – Jagdeo

Labelling the party's 32nd Congress an overall success, General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) said the PNC-led Opposition is shaken up by...

PPP 32nd Congress: President Ali heads list of new 35-member Central Committee

Delegates at the People's Progressive Party's (PPP) 32nd Congress on Saturday voted for the new 35-member Central Committee, placing President Dr Irfaan Ali at...

Arrival Day 2024: “Multicultralism is a priceless asset” – President Ali

See below for the Arrival Day 2024 Message by Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana: I extend greetings to all Guyanese,...

“Today, we celebrate the vibrance of our cultural heritage” – PM Phillips in Arrival...

See below for Prime Minister, Brigadier Ret'd Mark Phillips Arrival Day 2024 Message: Fellow Guyanese, As we commemorate Arrival Day, we reflect on the profound impact...

Arrival Day 2024 Messages

Reflect on sacrifices of our foreparents to advance Guyana, better our lives - PPP  Arrival Day, designated a national holiday in 2004, is of tremendous...

Mechanic nabbed with ganja at Bartica home

A mechanic was arrested on Saturday after he was busted with a quantity of marijuana at his Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) home. The discovery was...

ECD man arrested after cops find ammo, toy gun

An East Coast Demerara man is now in police custody following the discovery of several pieces of ammunition along with a toy gun at...

Cell phones, improvised weapons among contrabands found at Mazaruni Prison

Several contraband items were confiscated during a search exercise carried out by ranks of the Joint Services at the new Mazaruni Prison in Region...

Another person charged for murder of miners at Arimu Backdam

A pensioner is the latest person charged by the police in connection with the murder of two miners at Arimu Backdam, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) last...