28 C
Georgetown, Guyana
Friday, April 19, 2024

Man injured after Banks DIH & Bakewell trucks collide in West Berbice

Two trucks, one belonging to beverage giant Banks DIH Limited and the other to Bakewell, collided head-on in a three-vehicle accident at Number 28...

Soaked ballot box finally opened; Region 5 recount begins

The recount of all ballot boxes for Region One (Barima Waini), except one, has been completed, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) announced. The ballot box...

Footage from Ashmin’s building during 2020 Elections cannot be found – CEO Persaud testifies

  Chief Elections Officer (CEO) at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Vishnu Persaud, has revealed that none of the footage from inside the Ashmin’s Building,...

Fire at New Amsterdam dumpsite burning for days; Mayor worried

By: Andrew Carmichael  A fire that erupted on Monday at the municipal dumpsite in New Amsterdam continues to burn and the Town Mayor has expressed...

First subsea tree for Liza Phase 1 installed

ExxonMobil on Monday announced that Liza Phase 1 development has reached another milestone with the installation of the first subsea tree. According to the company,...

President, daughter usher in new year at St. George’s Cathedral

The following photos were captured at the New Year's Eve Church Service at the St. George's Cathedral, where H.E. David Granger, President of the...

Section of Haurunani Access Road collapsed

A section of the recently completed Haurunani Access Road (Phase I), Upper Demerara River, has collapsed within the last twenty-four hours. The Ministry of Public...

Berbice teen arrested for drunk driving

A 17-year-old of Number Two Village, East Canje, Berbice has been arrested and charged for driving under the influence of alcohol. Kelvin Clifford reportedly drove...

Guyana receives lowest GDP per capita ranking in CARICOM by World Bank

– Guyana has secured the lowest ranking in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) by GDP per capita in the recently released World Bank World...

Guyanese in massive protest against threat to democracy

Huge crowds of people have gathered at various locations across the country in a civil protest against a decision by the Guyana Elections Commission...

Recent Articles

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...

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...