Update: Da Silva’s Optical goes up in flames
A fire this afternoon left the upper flat of the Da Silva’s Building completely burnt. iNews understands that the fire occurred sometime around 1:30hrs...
UGSS set for elections this month
University of Guyana Students’ Society (UGSS) Elections are set for September 2013 from noon to 17:30h for students in all faculties.
Over the last academic...
Students should not be encouraged to sit more than 10 subjects – Internet poll
The issue of students sitting more than 10 subjects at CSEC has been attracting much discussion.
This became more topical after an Essequibian student this...
Forestry Sector receives US$500,000 grant
Guyana’ forestry sector stand to benefit from a grant resource of US$500,000 from Compete Caribbean Cluster Project to improve the competitiveness of the forestry...
Indian Construction Firm says it will not give into AFC’s ‘extortion scheme’
Surendra Engineering Company Limited (SECL) has rejected accusations and comments made by Leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC), Khemraj Ramjattan as it relates...
Guyana, Venezuela to settle border dispute through UN mechanism
The Governments of Guyana and Venezuela have agreed to pursue with the United Nations Secretary General the reappointment of Professor Norman Girvan to continue...
Direct air link, social movement to be established between Guyana, Venezuela
The relationship between Guyana and Venezuela has been further strengthened with the commitment to establish a direct air link between the two countries.
This agreement...
Presidents Maduro, Ramotar against US Military action in Syria
Guyana's President Donald Ramotar and Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro have categorically stated that they disagree with the
decision of the United States to launch a...
Update: Policeman’s wife found with throat slit, house doused with gasoline
A woman in her late 40's was this morning found dead in the lower flat of her 2430 21 Ave. Diamond East Bank Demerara...
President Maduro arrives in Guyana on first State visit
With a 21 gun salute and a red carpet, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was welcomed to Guyana at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport this...
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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...