OPR rec’d 197 complaints thus far for 2022; Police negligence most prevalent
The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), which investigates complaints made by the public against serving Police ranks, has seen an increase in reports from...
1 dead as motorcycles collide on DHB
A man is now dead following a collision of two motorcycles along the Demerara Harbour Bridge today.
The crash occured at around 08:30hrs during the...
Govt to secure broiler breeder facility to reduce importing eggs
As part of its aggressive efforts to reduce dependency on the importation of hatching eggs, the government will be investing in a broiler breeder...
Govt opens application process for online scholarships
The Ministries of Education and Public Service have commenced accepting applications for the awarding of scholarships in a variety of disciplines.
This is in keeping...
Eccles-to-Mandela Road soon to be commissioned – Minister Croal
…all major works completed, finishing touches being done
After some delays, the commissioning of the much-anticipated $2.3 billion Eccles-to-Mandela Avenue four-lane highway will be held...
$2B geo-technical computer lab for UG
With the advent of the oil and gas sector in Guyana, the University of Guyana (UG) is now equipped with a geo-technical computer lab...
Renowned medical practitioner Dr Ramsundar Doobay dies
The medical fraternity in Guyana has plunged into mourning following the death of renowned cardiologist Dr Ramsundar Doobay.
INews understands that Dr Doobay has been ill...
Swine abattoir for Garden of Eden
The Agriculture Ministry is showing improvements in all aspects and just in the rice and sugar sectors, subject minister Zulfikar Mustapha said while in...
Edghill appeals to utility companies not to damage roads
The Ministry of Public Works will be adopting a zero-tolerance approach to utility companies damaging its roads to conduct maintenance and other works.
This is...
President announces two-week tax-free bonus for police
President Dr Irfaan Ali today announced that members of the Guyana Police Force will also be receiving a two weeks tax free bonus this...
Recent Articles
Deaths of Berbice siblings may not be dengue-related, samples sent to lab for diagnosis...
As investigations continue into the deaths of the Berbice siblings who died a day apart from each other, health officials have sent samples to...
Stabroek Market Wharf cleanup is 85% complete
Efforts to clear the rubble and debris from the collapsed Stabroek Market Wharf are swiftly underway, with approximately 85 per cent of the clearing...
Govt to appeal ruling on teachers’ strike – AG
The government will be moving to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the ruling handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Supreme...
Jurassic-themed promenade, boating activity, golf course, shops, boardwalk among plans for National Park
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has revealed a new zone plan for the enhancement of the National Park, which will see the introduction of...
Saharan Dust plume projected to pass over Guyana from Friday-Sunday – EPA
See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency:
The Environmental Protection Agency hereby issues an advisory on a forecasted Saharan Dust plume projected to be...
2 mining operations in Puruni flagged for unsafe conditions
Two operations in Puruni Mining District in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were flagged by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Labour...
Berbice siblings died from dengue complications – Dr Anthony
The Berbice brother and sister who died a day apart had complications associated with dengue fever, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed.
Speaking to...
Vreed-en-Hoop to G/town water taxi operation back to normal
See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD):
Waters taxis have received the green light to resume use of the Stabroek stelling for the...
President Ali receives UWI American Foundation Legacy Award
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, championing a robust Caribbean identity, has urged the region to actively embrace and value its unique culture and abundance...
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...