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Saturday, November 16, 2024

Update: Police confirm three dead in Coverden Smash up

– The Police Public Relations Department has confirmed that another person died in this morning’s accident in Coverden, East Bank Demerara, bringing the...

Update: Toddler, several others critical; Two dead in East Bank accident

– Several persons are in a critical condition including a two – year – old baby girl, while her father and another man...

Breaking News: Two dead in East Bank smash up

– iNews has confirmed that two persons are dead and several others are seriously injured as a result of an accident at Coverden,...

30 million people living as slaves around the world

Hong Kong (CNN) -- A new report claiming to be the most comprehensive look at global slavery says 30 million people are living as slaves...

Opposition’s posture on Nat’l Security is absurd – Dr. Luncheon

By Kurt Campbell  – Cabinet Secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon while pointing to the recently announced 5 percent increase Guyana has recorded for 2013 in serious...

Vendor accused of stabbing man with scissors

- A vendor was placed on $75,000 bail by Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty for the offense of wounding. Thirty – three – year old Stacy...

Venezuelan businessmen charged for forging Guyanese visa

- Two Venezuelans were charged on Wednesday (October 17) with the offence of forgery. Twenty – seven – year – old businessman Samir Eduardo Garcia Salazar...

Woman dies in Essequibo accident

- A woman was killed on the spot after she was hit by a motor lorry on the Hampton Court Public Road, Essequibo...

Update: Eight homeless in Parfaite Harmonie fire

– Eight persons are now homeless, following a fire at their Recht- door-Zee home, Parfaite Harmonie West Bank Demerara on Wednesday night (October 16). Reports indicate...

Parfaite Harmonie house on fire

– Firefighters are currently battling a fire at a house in Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara. Information on the fire, which started sometime around...

Recent Articles

First precast girder installed for new Demerara River Bridge

Construction of the Demerara River Bridge entered a new phase Friday morning with the installation of the first precast girder. This horizontal beam, designed to...

600 Lindeners to get land at New Wismar Housing Development

The first set of residents at the New Wismar Housing Development in Region Ten were allocated their house lots moments ago at the Christianburg...

U.S. DEA partners with local law enforcement for narcotics investigation training

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in coordination with the DEA Georgetown Country Office, successfully conducted two intensive training courses on Basic and Advanced...

Canadian business delegation explores opportunities in Guyana

A high-level Canadian delegation, led by His Excellency Sébastien Sigouin, High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana, concluded a successful four-day visit to Guyana on...

31-Y-O miner dies in mining pit cave-in

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating an incident which resulted in the death of Owen Smith, a 31-year-old Gold Miner...

High Court orders $24M compensation for unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus

      Justice Nigel Niles on Wednesday instructed the State to pay $24 million for the unlawful killing of Quindon Bacchus which occurred on June 10,...

Over 300 businesses on show at GuyExpo 2024

        GuyExpo 2024 has highlighted the government’s strong commitment to fostering growth within the Private Sector, especially for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), as over...

Driver dies after crashing into utility pole

  Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Thursday night, resulting in the death of 41-year-old Mark Autar, who resided at Number 71...

‘Rich, foreign companies should pay their taxes’ – VP condemns M&CC’s tax waiver to...

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has joined in condemning the cash-strapped Georgetown Mayor and City Council for its granting of a 25 per cent...

Jagdeo defends rental of second powership

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has explained the feasibility of renting a second power ship to meet the growing...