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...
Two children die in early morning fire
A brother and sister - an eight year old and 11 year old died – died early this morning, Sunday August 25 during a...
Miners’ security, tax waivers among issues discussed between GGDMA and President Ramotar
The importance of the mining sector has once again been underscored by the government during a recent meeting with Gold and Diamond Miners Association...
Man found dead at Parfaite Harmonie
The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Robert Manner, 55 years, of Westminster, Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, whose body was...
Man who chopped children to death found dead
The man who killed his two children and chopped his wife was found dead today, Saturday August 24, 2013.
According to the police, Richard Lord’s...
GEA mum on fuel shortage
Head of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) Mr. Mahender Sharma prefers to remain silent on the issue of fuel shortage facing the country.
iNews received...
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Baby perishes, toddler injured in Sophia fire
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Gudakesh Motie joins Amazon Warriors Squad for GSL
Gudakesh Motie will be part of the Guyana Amazon Warriors squad for the 2024 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL).
Motie has been a stalwart...
Third edition of Tourism Guyana Magazine unveiled at GUYEXPO 2024
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Guyana’s leadership recognised at COP29 in Baku
The Government of Guyana has been actively participating in critical negotiations at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework...
Govt to co-invest if Karasabai residents use portion of cash grant for sustainable venture...
President Irfaan Ali on Friday called on the residents of Karasabai in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) to pool some of the monies they...
GDF Head advances military cooperation with India
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Guyana next week, the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, recently...
Two former MoH staff charged with money laundering
The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) on Friday charged two former employees of Material Management Unit (MMU) Bond attached to the Ministry of Health...
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...