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Friday, April 19, 2024

Mustapha, Todd to represent Guyana at FAO conference in Ecuador

Every two years, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) brings together governments of its 33 Member States in Latin America...

MOH worker slapped with multiple charges over drug bond scandal

A 22-year-old father of four was today slapped with multiple charges when he appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Diamond/Grove Magistrate’s Court today...

RICELAB: Helping local suppliers to export quality rice

Guyana is a major producer and exporter of rice but to ensure the success of this industry, standard and quality are of utmost importance....

Covid-19 pandemic: US Govt ready to help Guyana on road to recovery

  Guyana is set to benefit from US$1.5 million in ‘Urgent COVID-19 Assistance’ provided by the United States government to support some Caribbean Countries in...

Captain recalls Atlantic tragedy as search continues for missing Rosignol fisherman

  By Andrew Carmichael Some nine days after a Rosignol fisherman went missing after the boat he was working on capsized in the Atlantic Ocean, the...

Gas stations say “too soon” or “not obligated” to lower prices

Following Wednesday’s announcement of the removal of excise tax on the importation of fuel, government had expressed hope that prices at the pumps would...

Covid: 10 new cases; 1 in ICU

Ten new cases of the novel coronavirus have been detected within the last 24 hours, taking the total positives detected to date to 63,218. There...

BOI findings: Missing fishermen had no safety training, vessel was not seaworthy

An investigation, conducted by a high-level Board of Inquiry (BOI) into the circumstances that led to the disappearance of three fishermen amid a boat...

Inaugural Tech Expo 2022 launched

In keeping with the Ministry of Education’s vision to establish a world-class education system in Guyana, the Innovative Technology Unit on Thursday launched the...

GRA begins construction of new office at Onverwagt

In keeping with its mandate to offer its services to stakeholders in all regions of Guyana, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has commenced construction...

Recent Articles

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...

Over 440 more Reg. 3 families to benefit from house allocation

More than 440 families will benefit from house allocation in several areas including Anna Catherina, Edinburg, Leonora, Groenveldt, Stewartsville, and Meten-Meer-Zorg in Region Three,...

Venezuelan stabbed to death by co-worker

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  A report of an alleged murder committed on one called ‘Frankie’, Venezuelan, by suspect, Cane Vincent, age...

“Words can’t express how much they mean to me” – mother demands answers, justice...

By: Andrew Carmichael “Words can’t express how much they mean to me, dem is me children,” expressed Rihanna Persaud, the mother who lost her nine-year-old...