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Not enough is being done to tackle domestic violence – iNews Poll

– As the issue of domestic violence continues to plague the country, a number of participants who responded to an iNews poll, believe...

Impressive motorcade ushers in Diwali celebrations

– Hindus around the world today (November 3) are celebrating Diwali – the festival of lights. A motorcade, which commenced from Campbell Avenue, Georgetown...

Guyana records lowest rate of deforestation in South America

- Guyana currently records a comparatively low deforestation rate according to Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Robert Persaud during his remarks...

Human Rights Association against granting Chinese permission to fish in Guyana’s water

- The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has not taken too kindly the announcement that the Ministry of Agriculture is considering licensing Chinese...

Guyana’s Tourism Sector Surging

- Guyana’s tourism sector has shown strong growth so far in 2013, according to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The country received 117,517...

APNU says Govt. is letting deteriorating infrastructure impede national development

By Kurt Campbell - Rickety stellings; congested city streets; failing ferries; deteriorating hinterland airstrips; broken bridges; impassable roadways and weakened kokers and sea...

Immigration ‘B’ wins GPF’s 2013 Smellie Cup competition

By Kurt Campbell - After several rounds of competitive displays of first aid skills, the Immigration ‘B’ team emerged victors of the Guyana Police...

TravelSpan offers Air, Hotel Package with nonstop JFK/Guyana flight

– TravelSpan is offering a complete package which includes air fare and hotel fees for five nights, from New York to Guyana. Persons wishing...

White Water residents get new homes

- Twenty-three households in White Water, Region One received keys to their new homes while 27 others had their roofs refurbished under the...

Errant drivers, lack of enforcing traffic laws discussed at launch of Road Safety Month

- Prime Minister Samuel Hinds expressed strong support for the police traffic department in enforcing the laws to prosecute drunk drivers. Speaking at the...

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...