SOCU head says CH&PA owed over $1B from private developers
The Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into land ownership heard that several discrepancies were unearthed by a forensic audit into the Central Housing and Planning...
$125M contract inked for landfills in 3 municipalities
The Communities Ministry on Tuesday inked a $125 million contract for the consultancy and design of landfill sites in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni); Linden,...
“We need to attack the issues and change our mindset of attacking personalities” –...
...says in relation to issues surrounding Amerindian Act of 2006
As the National Toshaos Council (NTC) conference got underway on Monday at the Cyril Potter...
Public Health nurses complain of not being paid in over 4 months
By Ramona Luthi
Nurses attached to the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) contacted INews on Monday to vent their anger and frustration of not being...
British Envoy urges appointment of GECOM Chair before LGE
With GECOM to begin preparing next year to hold Local Government Elections (LGE) in 2019, British High Commissioner Gregory Quinn is calling on local...
16 multi-million-dollar contracts awarded- Cabinet
Cabinet at its meeting on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 noted the award of 16 multi-million-dollar contracts by the procurement entities and the National Procurement...
Controversial Broadcast Bill: Govt rules out consultations with broadcasters
While the President is yet to assent to the Broadcast Bill 2017, the Government is holding firm to its position that it will not...
Oil ready Guyana submits bid to join EITI
The Natural Resources Ministry (MNRE) on Friday submitted Guyana’s application to join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), an important step if the country...
WPA says Central Govt should intervene in City Hall garbage woes
The Working People's Alliance (WPA), one of the political parties that comprises the governing coalition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), has raised concerns...
“It’s an honour” – Minister Hastings-Williams says of President’s decision to assign her a...
Minister within Ministry of Communities Dawn Hastings-Williams is keen to prove herself as she prepares to take up her new position at Ministry of...
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Sheriff Street crash claims life of electrical contractor
Carlton Smartt, a well-known electrical contractor, lost his life this morning in a collision involving two large sand trucks on Sheriff Street, Georgetown.
Eyewitnesses reported...
Health Minister urges men to engage in early screenings
See full statement from the Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony:
Guyana joins the international community to observe International Men’s Day 2024 under the theme:...
CANU seizes 8.3lbs of cocaine at Springlands ‘backtrack service’
Some 8.3lbs of cocaine was on Monday seized by officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) at the Eno Backtrack Service in Springlands, Corentyne,...
Miss Irene turns 100
'Miss Irene' was born 100 years ago, on November 18, 1924.
As a child, she was Irene Douglas D’Souza but became Irene Douglas D’Souza-Plass when...
Sugar worker killed in Corentyne highway crash
A weeder attached to Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) Albion Estate passed away on Monday afternoon after being hit by a car traveling along the...
Corentyne farmer dies after being beaten by friend
A Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) farmer died on Saturday, one day after being hit in the head by a friend with whom...
Kingston Wharf temporarily closed to ease traffic during Modi’s visit
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has announced the temporary closure of the Kingston Wharf Facility at Battery Road, Georgetown from Monday, November 18, 2024,...
Wages increase for sugar workers as GAWU, GuySuCo negotiation underway
Sugar workers from across the country will soon benefit from improved wages among other benefits. These perks for sugar workers were revealed by President...
Brava announces new solutions for Small and Medium Size Businesses
Georgetown, Guyana. November 18, 2024 — Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Guyana are set to benefit from new offerings as Brava introduces its...
‘Wish Upon a Star’ initiative launched
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Sunday launched its annual ‘Wish Upon a Star’ initiative at the Georgetown Cricket Club.
The Christmas...