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Sithe Global withdrawal projects a bad image for Guyana – PSC Chairman

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has described the pull out by Sithe Global as sad, saying it projects a bad image of Guyana. Speaking with...

Amaila Falls Project remains in jeopardy

Despite the passage of the Bills linked to the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, President Donald Ramotar today revealed that the project is still in...

PUC receives 161 complaints against GPL during first half of 2013

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has received 270 complaints for the first half of this year with the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) taking...

Destination Guyana gaining impetus

- A mere decade ago, it was practically non-existent; today Guyana boasts a thriving tourism sector, with tremendous potential and with some aspects...

‘People of Guyana need to decide if they want Amaila Falls Project’ – Sithe...

As the Amaila Falls debacle continues, President of Sithe Global Brian Kubeck says that the people of the country need to make a decision...

GPL to downsize staff with introduction of Hydro Power

Should the Amaila Falls Hydro project come on stream not only will consumers save but so too would the Guyana Power and Light Inc...

Businesses compliant with new national minimum wage – Labour Minister

Labour Minister, Dr. Nanda Gopaul reported that to date all business are compliant with the new national minimum wage order. During an interview today, Dr...

Agri Ministry wants to increase rice, paddy shipment to Venezuela

Discussions are being held with Venezuelan Rice officials to have the amount of rice and paddy being shipped into that country increased. This is according...

Finance Minister peeved at Opposition for leaking confidential information on Amaila Project

Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh has expressed his displeasure that “confidential information” on the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, which was only provided to...

Delay in fuel shipment results in shortage at Gas Stations

iNews visited some Gas stations in the City today and was told that they are still experiencing a shortage of gas Retailer at Rubis’s Vlissengen...

Recent Articles

Prison officer jailed 3 years after busted with ganja at Mazaruni Prison

Joel Johnson, a 21-year-old Prison Officer of Lot 1 Section 'C', Clonbrook, East Coast Demerara, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment after he...

Bishop’s High School to get $129M Library Block, other improved facilities

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, on Tuesday met with the Board and PTA of The Bishop’s High School to announce the construction of a...

SEND swimming programme empowering children, families – MoE

The Ministry of Education (MOE) Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Swimming Program continues to make an incredible impact, providing children with special educational...

GTTCI to begin full 18-month training programme from October – director

Guyana Technical Training Collage Inc (GTTCI) commonly referred to as the Oil and Gas Institute, is expected to take over the full training of...

Heavy focus on community investment in 2025 – Pres Ali to EBD residents

As the government of Guyana works aggressively to ensure the demands of all citizens are met, Head of state President Dr Irfaan Ali on...

E-Payments for fines, bail, child maintenance could roll out soon – Chief Justice

Acting Chief Justice, Roxane George, SC has said that the judiciary is on the verge of implementing an electronic payment system for court-related transactions....

225 oil lifts recorded from Stabroek block in 2024 – Bharrat

A total of 225 oil lifts were recorded from the Stabroek Block last year, the Ministry of Natural Resources disclosed during a press conference...

Essequibo labourer to face High Court trial for attempted murder

Joel Benjamin, a 37-year-old labourer of Lot 167 Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, is expected to face a judge and jury for an attempted murder incident. Benjamin...

Top Cop promotes 7 ranks from Region 10 ‘on the spot’

Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken, promoted seven ranks on the spot' during a visit to Regional Police Division #10 on Tuesday. The newly promoted officers...

Sod turned for Guyana’s first School for the Deaf

In its unwavering commitment to inclusive education and the development of all learners, the Ministry of Education today took a historic step in Guyana’s...