Jan 8, 2025 · See full statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana wishes to express Guyana’s grave concern regarding recent actions and statements by the Government of Venezuela, which constitute clear violations of the Argyle Agreement of December 14, 2023, and the binding Order […]

Jan 10, 2025 · Amid global concerns regarding the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China – sparking fears of another pandemic – Guyana’s Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has assured that local health authorities are building its capacity to deal with a wide variety of viruses. In fact, he noted that the country has secured US$15 million in financing […]

Jan 8, 2025 · See statement from the US Embassy in Georgetown: Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis will visit Georgetown, Guyana January 9 – 12, 2025 to highlight the EXIM Board of Directors’ recent approval of $527 million in financing to support a gas-to-energy project that will double the country’s installed […]

Apr 17, 2024 · Several persons are reported injured after several wooden structures aback Stabroek Market collapsed. The incident occurred moments ago and emergency response personnel are on the scene. Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar and other government officials are also on site. INews will provide more details as […]

Jan 10, 2025 · The wife of cane harvester Yognand Chaitram, also called ‘Boie’, who was recently shot dead by a businessman at Lesbeholden in Black Bush Polder, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), is calling for justice for her husband after the alleged shooter was released on station bail. The 29-year-old Chaitram, who resided at Alness Village Corentyne, was fatally […]

Jan 10, 2025 · The body of Mr. Fu-jian Wei, a 39-year-old Chinese national who tragically fell into the Demerara River during rigging operations at Pier 34 on January 8, 2025, was recovered at 9:55 hours on January 10, 2025, by the Coast Guard of the Guyana Defence Force. Following the recovery, the body was handed over to the […]

Feb 3, 2024 · Presented under the theme “Staying the Course: Building Prosperity for All’, the 2024 $1.146 trillion National Budget piloted by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh was last night passed in the National Assembly. The Bill (Appropriation Bill 2024-Bill No. 1 of 2024) […]

Dec 29, 2024 · An earlier morning shooting incident at Mackenzie, Linden, has left five persons including a teenager injured. Based on police reports, the incident occurred at about 06:21h today (Sunday, December 29th, 2024) at the head of Dakama Circle Street, Five Corner Junction in Mackenzie. Commander of Regional Division #10, Guy …

Jan 12, 2025 · Some 5,602 Guyanese, including teachers have achieved master’s degrees and 378 have earned PhDs through the Government’s Online Academic Learning (GOAL) initiative, marking a major milestone in the professional development of educators and the enhancement of the nation’s professional workforce. This was revealed by Education Minister Priya Manickchand during the Ministry’s End-of-Year ...

Aug 24, 2024 · One man is dead and several other persons hospitalised with gunshot injuries following a shooting incident early this morning in Georgetown. The dead man has been identified as Anthony Havescomes, a 40-year-old Vendor from South Ruimveldt, Georgetown who was shot multiple times. Meanwhile, those injured are: Travis Ceres, a …