26.8 C
Georgetown, Guyana
Friday, September 20, 2024

Ramotar remains hopeful, despite the great loss to Guyana

President Donald Ramotar today, Monday August 12 expressed sadness at the loss to Guyana, with Sithe Global pulling out from the Amaila Project, for...

APNU still unmoved on position of Amaila Project

At a press conference today, Leader of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) David Granger says that his position is still the same on...

Sithe Global pulling out is a huge disappointment – AFC Leader

The withdrawal of Sithe Global from the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project is a huge disappointment. This is according to Leader of the Alliance for Change...

President in ‘talks’ with Opposition Leader to save Amaila Falls Project

President Donald Ramotar says that he is in continuous talks with Leader of the main opposition APNU, David Granger pleading for his support on...

“I hold nothing against Sithe Global” – PM Hinds

In reacting to Sithe Global pulling out of Guyana’s Amaila Falls Hydropower Project, Prime Minister (PM) Samuel Hinds today told reporters in Berbice,...

iNews refute claims by Local Government Minister

iNews wishes to refute the claim by Local Government Minister Ganga Persaud that this news agency is being supported by the State. Mr. Persaud clearly...

Sithe Global pulls out of Amaila Falls Project

The major investor in the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, Sithe Global has pulled out from the US$858M Project, citing a lack of national consensus...

GCCI hopes President will assent to Local Gov’t Bills

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) says it hopes that President Donald Ramotar will assent to the four Local Government Bills, which...

Nigel Hughes is on a break – AFC

Leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC) Khemraj Ramjattan says in the face of their rejection of Nigel Hughes resignation, Hughes has agreed to...

Drama continues at City Hall

By Nickhail Jaundoo Mayor Hamilton Green’s efforts to prevent Town Clerk Carol Sooba from entering city hall and her office failed today, Thursday August 8. Sooba,...

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...