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Friday, April 26, 2024

Fire destroys 2 homes, 8 persons homeless

Two separate fires on Friday completely destroyed two homes at Kuru Kuru Sandpit Squatting Area, Soesdyke-Linden Highway; and Coomacka Mines, Linden, leaving eight persons...

President announces slashed interest rates, free construction materials for homeowners

…as “new era of housing solutions” begins with Building Expo 2022 President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday announced sweeping new benefits for homeowners, with lowered...

2022 INVEST GUYANA Magazine released

The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) and Advertising & Marketing Services (AMS) as strategic partners have announced the release of the 9th Edition of...

Contracts signed for the construction of Annexes at QC and the Bishop’s High School

The Ministry of Education on Friday afternoon signed contracts totaling $198.9 million for the construction of annexes at Queen’s College and the Bishop’s High...

8 Opposition MPs suspended from the National Assembly

The National Assembly on Thursday officially passed the report of the Committee of Privileges, which recommended the suspension of eight Opposition Members of Parliament...

New Merchant Bank to support growth of Private Sector, Govt

The NewHayven Merchant Bank, which was officially launched on Thursday, will play a crucial role in bringing the much-needed finance and capital to develop...

EAB overrules EPA’s decision to waive EIA for radioactive storage facility at Coverden

Amid protest by residents of Coverden, East Bank Demerara, over the significant health risk posed by the setting up of a radioactive equipment storage...

Sod turned for US$45M AC Marriott Hotel on ECD

A flurry of investments in the hospitality sector, triggered by the windfall of oil opportunities, has led to another major investment – this time...

$400M allocated this year for relocation of GuySuCo Packaging Plant to Albion

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has disclosed that some $400 million has been earmarked for the relocation of the Guyana Sugar Corporation’s (GuySuCo) Packaging Plant...

National Assembly approves 1st salary for Public Servants to be paid in “reasonable time”

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has taken a move in the National Assembly to address the three-month delay in the payment of the...

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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...

Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...

T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally

A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors. The 19-member...