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Apache announces major Oil discovery in block 58 offshore Suriname

Apache Corporation and Total S.A. announced a major oil discovery at the Kwaskwasi-1 well drilled offshore Suriname in Block 58. The well was drilled...

CARICOM mounts election observer mission to St. Vincent and the Grenadines

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has mounted a six-person Election Observation Mission to monitor the General Elections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Thursday,...

Technical problems forces CAL flight to return to CJIA

A Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) flight was forced to return to Guyana hours after takeoff on Friday after the aircraft developed a technical issue. The...

Relief items successfully distributed to Guyanese in St. Vincent – Honorary Consul

Guyana’s Honorary Consul to St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), Mr. Nigel Russell has said there have been no “adverse calls” over the distribution of relief...

Guyana sets up humanitarian account at Republic Bank to raise funds for Haiti

Full statement from the Office of the Prime Minister  In keeping with the government’s commitment to taking swift and robust action in response to the...

“Very incongruous if someone is invested with a power to direct a court” –...

…CCJ to engage DPP, Queen’s Counsel on modifying statute By: Feona Morrison The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Thursday expressed concern over the powers granted...

No criticism of Guyana’s Local Content Policy in CARICOM – Pres. Ali

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has made it clear that “in no way, shape or form” was any of the CARICOM member states critical of...

TT police probing break-in at Republic Bank branch

Police remain baffled over a weekend robbery at a bank in Couva opposite the Couva police station. Reports said the building, which houses Republic Bank,...

MoU signed for T&T company to set up agro-processing plant in Guyana 

President Dr Irfaan Ali, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) and Trinidadian...

CARICOM launches logo competition for 50th anniversary

In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has launched its 50th anniversary logo competition. The competition aims to spread awareness of the...

Recent Articles

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...

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...