Two killed in Coverden accident – two others critical
Two persons including a 15-year-old girl was killed in the wee hours of Sunday morning while two others are critical following a three-vehicle collision...
70-year-old woman perishes in fire that destroyed her home at Enmore
About 02:30hrs today, a fire of so far unknown origin completely destroyed a house at Enmore, East Coast Demerara.
The Guyana Police Force, in a...
Jagdeo condemns secret, scandalous DDL tax settlement deal – that costs State...
Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has registered his "strongest condemnation" of what he described as the scandalous ‘out of court settlement’, recently agreed to...
Gov’t plans to rename Carifesta Avenue to ‘Avenue of the Caribbean’ – sources
With Guyana set to co-host the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government Summit in July this year, major plans are afoot to welcome regional...
REMINDER: Demerara Harbour Bridge currently closed – schedule to reopen around noon today
Persons intending to use the Demerara Harbour Bridge this morning (Sunday) are advised that the bridge is currently closed, and will remain so for...
A sneak peak of a designer’s plan for Jubilee celebrations
As Guyana gears up to host its 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations this year, preparations by many artists and designers are in full swing.
INews caught up...
Japan earthquake: Rescuers in ‘race against time’ as storm hits
Update from BBC:
Rescuers are in a "race against time" to find survivors of a powerful earthquake amid forecasts of heavy rain and cold overnight,...
Police charge suspect in UK cricketer’s murder
One of two suspects detained for the murder of British national Adrian St John was last night charged, according to a report in the...
Residents lobby for Region 9 REO to be fired
Over 1,000 signatures are said to be documented on a petition by residents of Region Nine requesting that the Regional Executive Officer (REO) Carl...
Air Services introduces flagship helicopter for Jubilee celebrations
Persons desirous of visiting the Kaieteur Falls will be afforded the opportunity of doing so at a reduced price of US$130 as part of...
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Sheriff St. crash highlights challenge of ensuring compliance with traffic laws – Edghill
Minister of Public Works Statement on the Tragic Accident on Sheriff Street
It is with profound sadness that I address the tragic accident that occurred...
2025 pension books to have new security features
See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security:
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security wishes to advise the pensioners...
Hetmyer eager to light up GSLT20
Cricket fever is about to ignite in Guyana as local cricketing sensation Shimron Hetmyer gears up to represent the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the...
Colombian cargo airline launches operations in Guyana
Aerosucre S.A., a leading Colombian cargo airline, has announced the launch of scheduled cargo operations in Guyana, offering vital cargo services directly between Colombia,...
Better public transportation system needed in Guyana – Private Sector official
As the country continues to experience significant growth in a number of key sectors and attract more visitors, there is an urgent need for...
Temporary road closures from November 19-21 to facilitate visit of PM Modi
Between November 19-21 there will be temporary road closures to facilitate the visit of the Prime Minister of India.
The following should be noted:
𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡,...
Sheriff Street crash claims life of electrical contractor
Carlton Smartt, a well-known electrical contractor, lost his life this morning in a collision involving two large sand trucks on Sheriff Street, Georgetown.
Eyewitnesses reported...
Health Minister urges men to engage in early screenings
See full statement from the Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony:
Guyana joins the international community to observe International Men’s Day 2024 under the theme:...
CANU seizes 8.3lbs of cocaine at Springlands ‘backtrack service’
Some 8.3lbs of cocaine was on Monday seized by officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) at the Eno Backtrack Service in Springlands, Corentyne,...
Miss Irene turns 100
'Miss Irene' was born 100 years ago, on November 18, 1924.
As a child, she was Irene Douglas D’Souza but became Irene Douglas D’Souza-Plass when...