Man stabs ex partner; kills self after
After separating about a week ago, a 26-year-old man stabbed his former partner on Saturday and took his life afterwards.
Dead is Adrian Anthony Persaud,...
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...
1 arrested with illegal gun, other weapons seized at National Park J’ouvert
Heightened security at the National Park on Saturday evening into this morning saw police ranks seizing a number of weapons including an illegal firearm...
Govt mulls establishing Guyana as oil & gas regional hub – Min Bharrat
– able to service nearby oil producers; as shore bases coming on stream grow
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has as one of its...
4 homeless after fire ravages Soesdyke house
A fire at Ayube Road, Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara (EBD) on Saturday morning completely destroyed a two-storey house, leaving at least four persons homeless.
Reports...
Flooding recorded in two Region 7 communities; water receding along coast – CDC
Two communities in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven) have reported that there is significant flooding. Devil's Hold, a village along the Cuyuni River, and Eteringbang,...
BREAKING NEWS: Electric bike rider dies after crashing into canter
An electric bike rider was moments ago killed after he reportedly crashed into a canter truck on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown.
Emergency Responders are currently at...
Unvaccinated Region 4 woman is latest COVID fatality
A 66-year-old female from Region Four (Demerara – Mahaica) is the latest COVID-19 fatality in Guyana.
The woman, who was unvaccinated, died on Friday, May...
CANU unearths $12.5M cocaine at City Wharf
Ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit today discovered several parcels of cocaine at the Demerara Shipping Limited Wharf on Lombard Street, Georgetown.
Reports are that...
NCD Commission urges urgent action to regulate e-cigarettes, hookahs
See below for a statement from Chairman of the Presidential Commission on the Prevention and Control of NCDs, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy:
This year is five years since...
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“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...
President Ali dispels claims of discrimination
President Irfaan Ali has sought to dispel claims of his party discriminating against some communities and administrative regions in its development programmes. The President...
“We have to win the 2025 elections and win them massively” – Jagdeo
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is hosting its Congress at an important juncture since the country’s next General and Regional Elections are slated for...
“We will fly our flags in and out of elections” – Teixeira to Opposition
People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Executive Member Gail Teixeira on today said her party will continue to display its party colours and flags across the...
GHDS to host “Sanskriti” in G/Town, Berbice to mark Indian Arrival Day
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDB) will host Sanskriti – a celebration of Our Heritage, Our Culture, Our Traditions - for two days to...