Mahaica under threat in face of compromised sea defense; residents fear massive flooding
By Kurt Campbell
– Residents of Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, particularly the Unity area are fearful of a possible massive flood destroying their livelihood,...
Marriott Hotel set for August opening despite no financial closure
– The controversial Marriott Hotel is set for opening in August this year, even though the private investor remains a secret and there...
Muri Brazil pulls out of exploration activities in Guyana; blames negative opposition and media
– Guyana has lost yet another major investor and another major economic and developmental scheme is now stalled following the pull out of...
Bloodied body of male found in Liliendaal
– The bloodied remains of a man of African descent was found just after noon on Friday (January 3) at Liliendaal, East Coast...
Yesu Persaud hands over reins of DDL to Komal Samaroo; remains advisor to Company
By Kurt Campbell
– Following the recent announcement of the retirement of long standing Chairman, Dr. Yesu Persaud by Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), Dr....
Georgetown girl murdered by lover on old year’s night
– A girl’s life was sniffed out mere moments before ushering in the New Year (2014).
Police say they are investigating the murder of 20...
‘No surrender to evil or imperial juggernaut’ – Mayor Green’s New Year resolution
By Kurt Campbell
- City Mayor Hamilton Green in constructing his new year’s wish list included a single resolution that he will not...
Over 2,000 children abused; Human Services Ministry plans to prosecute parents for neglect
– The Ministry of Human Services plans to up its ante to punish those parents who neglect their children on a daily basis....
Two dead in horrific accident
– Two men are dead following a gruesome accident in Canal Number Two, West Bank Demerara on Saturday evening (December 28).
iNews understands that...
BM Soat’s fence demolished after days of gripe
- Workers of the Ministry of Public Works on Friday (December 27) using an excavator, demolished a fence and two concrete structures of...
Recent Articles
CCAC launches investigation into cooking gas explosion incidents
See full statement from the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission:
The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) has noted recent incidents involving critical injuries to...
Edghill meets residents on Diamond Bridge to Good Success road works
Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill accompanied by Head of the Special Projects Unit (SPU) Collin Gittens and other technical staff yesterday afternoon...
No intention to repossess unmaintained/overgrown lands in communities – Croal
While recognising that there are a number of overgrown and unmaintained lands in well-developed communities – posing several challenges for residents – Minister of...
PM Justin Trudeau announces resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that he has “one regret” as he announced he intends to resign — and that is the the...
Govt looking at designs to extend Ogle-to-Eccles Road to Diamond
With works nearing completion on the highly anticipated bypass road project that will link the East Coast Demerara (ECD) corridor at Ogle to the...
US$35M Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge on track for early completion
The new US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge is on track for an early completion. This assurance was given to President Dr Irfaan Ali who was...
NGSA 2025 set for April 16 & 17
Education Minister, Priya Manickchand on Sunday announced that the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) for 2025 is set to be written on April 16...
New Berbice River Bridge: 7 companies shortlisted, to submit price proposals
The Government is moving steadfastly with a new fixed high-span four-lane bridge across the Berbice River and has already shortlisted seven pre-qualified bidders.
A total...
Motorcyclist dies in EBD accident
A 56-year-old security officer is now dead after he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a utility pole along the East...
Deadly GDF helicopter crash: 5 days remaining for stakeholder feedback on black box findings...
Stakeholders involved in the investigation of the deadly Guyana Defence Force (GDF) helicopter crash have just five days remaining to submit their comments on...