Caricom-Saudi Summit: C’bean countries benefit from US$2.5B for development projects
The recently concluded Caricom-Saudi Summit has seen several countries in the Caribbean walking away with financing for development projects in a number of sectors.
This...
Leaders advance talks on setting up regional ferry service
At the request of the President of Guyana, His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali for the establishment of a common Ferry Service within Caricom, a...
Guyana will not allow its sovereignty & territorial territory to be usurped – Foreign...
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The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is gravely concerned over the adoption of a law by the Venezuelan National...
Venezuela President Maduro vows ‘maximum punishment’ after blast
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro believes that the incident was an assassination attempt against him and the perpetrators will face "maximum punishment".
He was speaking at...
Venezuela accuses UN of trying to orchestrate ‘intervention’
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela's government on Monday accused the United Nations of exaggerating its migration crisis to justify "international intervention".
Vice President Delcy Rodriguez...
Report reveals widespread waste, inefficiencies in C’bean gov’t spending
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Monday said a landmark analysis of government spending in Latin America and the Caribbean...
Bitter taste for Cuba as it imports sugar for the first time
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP)— Sugar: it's so quintessentially Cuban that even a young, machete-wielding Fidel Castro used to hack away at the cane stalks vital to the Caribbean island's...
Guyana to have prevalence surveys on gender-based violence in 2019- CARICOM SG
...says we all have a shared responsibility in achieving gender equality
In recognition of November 25, being the International day for the Elimination of Violence...
In addition to Guyana, Bank of Baroda exiting T&T, Ghana
Following the recent announcement from the Bank of Baroda that it will be pulling-out from Guyana’s shores, the India-based, State-owned entity is mounting a...
Romario Shepherd eyeing 30+ wickets in Regional 4-Day tournament
After four rounds, Guyana Jaguars all-rounder, Romario Shepherd has made quite an impression with the ball this season as he is currently the second...
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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...