“I lost my son and my husband at the same time,” were the words of Delisa Chapman-Mangar, who tragically lost her husband and young son to an accident on Wednesday. The car involved in the accident was, at the time, being driven by her husband, 32-year-old Joseph Mangar, with his four-year-old son, Jonathan Mangar, as […] The post Berbice crash: “My son was my joy, my happiness, my peace” – young mother appeared first on INews Guyana.

– relocation of CJIA’s ATC tower to facilitate more aircraft At the latest International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) audit in 2024, Guyana was given a rating of 63.4 per cent – a figure that the country is now looking to improve, with local authorities revealing that steps are already being undertaken in this regard. Speaking […] The post Guyana seeking to improve 63.4% ICAO rating as aviation industry grows appeared first on INews Guyana.

A boat captain, Grant Anna, of Regina, Lower Pomeroon River, is feared dead after the boat he was operating collided with another in the vicinity of Kokerite Village, North West District, Barima River, on Thursday. The missing man was only identified as “King. According to information received, a small balahoo was proceeding along the Barama […] The post Boat captain feared dead after boat collision along Barima River appeared first on INews Guyana.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF), alongside regional and international partners concluded Operation ZEUS ATLANTIC 2026 with a closing ceremony held at the GDF Air Corps Hangar, Eugene F. Correia International Airport. The operation, which marked the third ZEUS mission hosted in Guyana since 2024, brought together participating states and agencies in a coordinated effort to […] The post Joint regional partnership strengthened as Operation Zeus Atlantic 2026 concludes appeared first on INews Guyana.

Police discovered a quantity of cannabis on Friday during an operation at Mahdia Arcade, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni). Based on reports received, during the exercise, ranks conducted a search at Mahdia Arcade, during which a black plastic bag containing a quantity of cannabis was found concealed in a concrete block. The cannabis was taken to the […] The post Police find more ganja at Mahdia Arcade, no arrests made appeared first on INews Guyana.

The University of Guyana Early Childhood Centre of Excellence (UG-ECCE) is celebrating another significant international achievement after its Director, Dr. Lidon Lashley, received an international prestigious award for Excellence in Research Review and Analysis at the 2026 International Association for Laboratory Schools (IALS) Conference held recently in Finland. Dr. Lashley, who serves on the IALS […] The post UG scholar Dr Lidon Lashley receives int’l recognition for advancing inclusive education in Guyana appeared first on INews Guyana.

The Ministry of Public Works has invited bids for the relocation of the old Demerara Harbour Bridge to facilitate the proposed Sandhills-Timehri crossing. According to a tender notice published by the ministry, the project will be executed through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) process in keeping with the Procurement Act 2003 and is open to […] The post Govt inviting bids for relocation of old Demerara Harbour Bridge appeared first on INews Guyana.

See full statement from the Guyana Power and Light Inc.: At approximately 10:10 hrs today, an excavator came into contact with GPL’s eelectricity network at Hampton Court Village, Region Two, resulting in a service interruption affecting a large number of customers within the region. Following an assessment, GPL’s technical teams determined that the excavator caused […] The post Excavator damages GPL infrastructure at Hampton Court, disrupting power supply in Reg. 2 appeared first on INews Guyana.

Guyana is positioning itself to secure a seat on the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) council by 2028, with a string of regional firsts in the aviation sector bolstering the country’s case among the organisation’s 193 member states. Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar disclosed at a media launch on Wednesday, describing the […] The post Guyana sets sights on ICAO Council seat appeared first on INews Guyana.

The air traffic control tower at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) will be relocated to the opposite side of the airfield to free up parking space for aircraft. This is a direct result of the airport’s rapid growth since 2020. Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, confirmed the move on Wednesday at […] The post CJIA control tower to be relocated as airline traffic outgrows existing layout appeared first on INews Guyana.