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Finance Ministry reiterates that Gov’t is not incurring debt from Amaila Project

Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh in a statement this evening reiterated that the government will not incur any debt from the Amaila Falls...

Chief of Staff promoted to Rear Admiral, plans to retire next month

Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force Gary Best was today promoted from Commodore to Rear Admiral, the first of its kind in...

Amaila failure could shy away In’tl investors – US Ambassador

The U.S embassy in Georgetown has lamented the failure of the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, saying it could shy away investors and make getting...

Guysuco shake up looms

President Donald Ramotar says that the Board of Directors of Guysuco will soon be reviewed, as there will be a new role for its...

Amaila Falls: ‘Much harm has been done to the project by the peddling in...

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is calling on the main opposition party – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) to take up the offer...

Agricola Accident: Man succumbs to injuries

Shawn Bourne, 71 who was injured in the accident in Agricola last night , has succumbed to his injuries at the Georgetown Public Hospital...

Woman accused of trafficking 17 – year – old remanded to prison

A woman was today remanded to prison by Magistrate Fabayo Azore, following a charge of assault and trafficking in person. Ann Maria Carter of First...

Residents of Wales lament deplorable roads, poor drainage

Residents of Singh Street in Wales, West Bank of Demerara are complaining about the deplorable roads and poor drainage. While the residents are thankful that...

President Ramotar ‘determine’ to pursue Amaila Falls Project

Despite being in a state of jeopardy, President Donald Ramotar says that he is determined to see the finalization of the Amaila Falls Hydropower...

Some students still to receive CSEC results

Following the receipt of several complaints from parents, whose children did not receive their results, iNews decided to query this with the Ministry. Our questions...

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Falcons keep playoff hopes alive

Another intriguing match full of incident in Port of Spain saw the previous evening’s winners, Trinbago Knight Riders lose to Antigua & Barbuda Falcons...

GtE: Phase II: Govt invites proposals for 2nd power plant, NGL facility at Wales

    Even as construction continues on its model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, the Guyana Government is already forging ahead with Phase Two of that initiative which...

‘We’re planning for the future’ – Jagdeo as over 6000 attend PPP youth camps

    The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is making significant strides in engaging the youth of Guyana, as highlighted by its General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo...

“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...