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$16M seized, 2 arrested during high level raid by SOCU

INews has been reliably informed that the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) on Friday morning seized more than $16 million in foreign and local...

Alleged harassment of Guyanese by Surinamese military being investigated – Minister Allicock

The reported harassment of Guyanese in Corentyne, Berbice by Surinamese military is being investigated. This is according to Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Sydney...

200 million women and girls live with female genital mutilation – U.N.

At least 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation in 30 countries, according to a new statistical report published...

Florida conference to assess business climate in the Caribbean

MIRAMAR FLORIDA: A conference in Florida on Wednesday will assess the climate for conducting business with, and in the Caribbean region including Cuba, according...

BREAKING! NUDE BODY FOUND AT WHIM FORESHORE

The nude body of a man was discovered early this morning at the Whim Foreshore, Corentyne, Berbice and up to this afternoon, his identity...

Three arrested for possession of unlicenced firearms at Turtle Creek

Police have arrested three men at Turtle Creek, Mazaruni for having in their possession unlicenced firearms and an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). According to the...

New Boards appointed to process Public Assistance

New local Boards of Guardian have been installed across the country effective February 1, 2016 to process Public Assistance applications. The Local Board of...

Football’s best on show…Stag Elite League Finale to kick off soon

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has announced that it will officially launch its Elite League Finale on Saturday, 6th February, 2016. According to a press...

Daring day-light robbery…Gunmen snatch over $30M worth in raw gold from miner

A daring day-light robbery in Craig, East Bank Demerara (EBD) has left villagers in shock after four armed men robbed a young man on...

“I am a survivor” – QC students launch project to tackle suicide

The Ministry of Social Protection has intensified its efforts to prevent suicide by taking the message to schools, communities and workplaces. Targeting youths, the Ministry...

Recent Articles

With dead husband & living in a shack, single mother of 3 struggling to...

For over 13 years, Yamanie Bepot has called a dilapidated zinc shack in Ordnance Fortlands, East Canje, Region Six, home. The 35-year-old mother of...

Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase completed, set for January handover to ExxonMobil

All three phases of the US$300 million Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase Inc (VEHSI) have been completed, with VEHSI Director Nicholas Deygoo-Boyer revealing that they are looking...

Suddie hospital conducted 644 surgeries in 2024

The Suddie Public Hospital in Region Two performed 644 surgeries in 2024, a significant increase when compared to the 502 surgeries conducted in 2023. This...

108 small contractors empowered through $1.5B in road contracts

The government’s latest efforts to foster self-development in citizens and empower local communities have resulted in some 108 small contractors from Region Five being...

Venezuelan envoy lauds Guyana for supporting migrants

The Guyana Government has come in for high praise from its Spanish-speaking neighbour, which has expressed gratitude to Guyana for its support and treatment...

Shoreline Estates to redefine modern living in Guyana with new ECD Condominium Project

Buddy’s Housing Development and Atlantic Builders Inc. are proud to announce the launch of Shoreline Estates, an exclusive, new condominium project set to redefine...

17-Y-O bandit shot dead during robbery on Aubrey Barker Road

A teenager was shot dead by a security guard on Friday night after robbing two females along Aubrey Barker Road, Georgetown. The dead bandit has...

Man, wanted for ECD murder, arrested in Berbice

A 27-year-old construction worker who is wanted for the fatal beating of a Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, man has been arrested by police...

Edghill threatens contract termination if progress not made at CJIA’s Admin Building by early...

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has once again upbraided Avinash Contracting & Scrap Metal Inc for delays in the construction of the Administration Building...

Govt inks over $112M in D&I contracts for Linden

The Government on Friday awarded 52 contracts to the tune of $112 million for drainage and irrigation works in the mining town of Linden. Overseeing...