“Looseness” in gaming and betting industry to be addressed- Harmon
Government will be looking to better regulate gaming and betting, as it is concerned over "looseness" in the sector. As a consequence, new legislation...
Edghill urges probe as 1 contractor received 89% of Reg. 5 drainage contracts under...
A number of controversies that occurred in 2019 under the Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) regional administration, were on Monday highlighted before the Public Accounts Committee...
GECOM Chair issue referred back to President, Opposition Leader
At end of the third day of talks between the Government and Opposition representatives on nominees for the new Chair of the Guyana Elections...
Berbice Bridge Company, Fishermen’s Co-op reach agreement on lands at D’Edward wharf
Following a meeting with President Dr Irfaan Ali and Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, members of the Three-Door Fishermen’s Co-op Society, last week, signed an...
APNU trying to ‘incite’ fear among voters in major townships as a last-minute resort...
As the June 12 Local Government Elections draws closer, the PNC-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is trying to incite fear among voters...
More tractors and trailers given to NDCs -Region Four benefits
- The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, on Wednesday, handed over three, 65 HSP-Double wheel drive tractors, along with three Bison...
AG Basil Williams issues alleged threat to Magistrate
- reportedly says "the last Magistrate who did this to me was found dead”
Attorney General, Basil Williams, SC, has reportedly issued an indirect threat...
Being part of the “democratic club” requires holding credible elections – US Ambassador
United States Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch, has said that countries who wished be part of the "democratic club" must first adhere to certain...
PPP confident of majority win at next elections
By Kurt Campbell
- The People's Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) on Monday (December 9) reiterated its confidence of being ready for any elections, whether...
Ban on catfish exports: Govt’s “incompetence” on full display – Opposition leader
"Failure, I believe, as we have seen with evidence of incompetence, continues to be the defining characteristic of the current Administration."
These were the words...
Recent Articles
Gas-to-Energy Project a “win-win” for Exxon, Guyana – Darren Woods
United States oil major ExxonMobil has said it is on track to deliver natural gas from its operations offshore Guyana to land by year-end.
This...
Duo refused bail for ammo possesion
Following the discovery of eight 9mm ammunition on Wednesday, two young men were charged and remanded to prison on Friday.
Ricardo Marshall, a 23-year-old construction...
Two on remanded for WCB burglary
Two young men were on Friday remanded to prison after being charged with Burglary that took place at a residence located at Lot 20 Eldorado...
Weapons, ganja found during eradication exercise
A drug eradication exercise at the Upper Berbice River in Region 10 on Friday resulted in the discovery of a massive amount of marijuana...
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...