Update: Baby, woman dies in Linden accident
A one month old baby girl and a 23 – year – old woman is dead following a minibus crash on the Linden Highway,...
Brazilian shot following argument over excavator
Brazilian national 29 – year – old Radiel Silva Lima is currently nursing a gunshot injury to his left leg, after he was shot...
Govt. urges mining sector to clean up image
As Mining Week 2013 gets underway, the government is calling on all stakeholders to focus on cleaning up the image of the sector in...
Historic gold production target set at 500,000 ounces
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) is projecting a historic gold production target of 500,000 ounces for 2013 and it is President...
One reportedly dead in Linden bus crash
Information reaching iNews stated that one person is reportedly dead while 10 others are seriously injured following a minibus crash this afternoon, Sunday August...
Update: D’urban Street Fire may have been internal – Fire Chief
Fire Chief Marlon Gentle believes that this morning’s fire may have been caused by “some kind of domestic” activity within the household.
The fire occurred...
UG reopens with more uncertainty in the air
The University of Guyana (UG) starts its new academic year tomorrow, Monday August 26, but the student population is worried that many of the...
Symbolic walk commence Mining Week activities
Mining Week 2013 activities kicked off this morning with the symbolic Annual Mining Walk to raise awareness of the mining sector, highlighting challenges...
As Carifesta XI winds down, Guyanese contingent showcases cultural mosaic
As part of the on-going activities for Carifesta X1 which is being held in Suriname, several countries including Guyana, Cuba and the host country...
Internet poll finds division on use of medicinal marijuana in Guyana
The weekly internet poll conducted by iNews has found that the public is divided on the use of marijuana for medicine in a controlled...
Recent Articles
“It bothers me too” – Jagdeo on power outages
Despite the heavy investment into the power ship to augment the supply of energy to the population, power outages continue to be a problem...
Pres. Ali to launch COI into killings during “troubled period” in early 2000s; ToR...
The Opposition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Alliance For Change (AFC) have continuously spoken about “extra-judicial killings” which occurred during the early...
Jagdeo announces automated border management system
The Guyana Government is moving to implement an automated border management system, likely starting with the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA).
Speaking about several digitisation...
Alleged domestic violence offender shot during scuffle with cops
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
An alleged Domestic Violence Offender, Jermaine Haynes, a 32-year-old construction worker from Little Diamond Squatting Area, East...
CPCE launches online classes for hinterland schools
The College of Education (CPCE) has launched online classes designed to empower teachers in hinterland schools.
Utilising platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft...
Ambassador Sasenarine Singh presents Letters of Credence to King Philippe of Belgium
On 19 September 2024, His Excellency Ambassador Sasenarine Singh presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Philippe, King of the Belgians, formally...
US$260M new Demerara River Bridge 67.8% completed
Construction of the US$260 million new Demerara River Bridge is approximately 67.8 percent completed, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill during a site...
Letter: What is wrong with having classes under the cashew tree?
Dear Editor,
The listening and grounding walkabout seems focused on the hinterland. With the stiflingly hot weather, what is wrong with classes being held outdoors,...
UG, Massy ink agreement to enhance student development & innovation
The University of Guyana (UG) and Massy (Guyana) Ltd., on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at providing UG...
Guyana reaffirms commitment to improving relations with Chile
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd), Mark Phillips reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Chile during a reception to mark the Spanish-speaking nation’s 214th...