Police in Regional Division #2 (Pomeroon-Supenaam) are investigating the discovery of a body found on Friday, May 1, 2026, at about 18:10 hours, at Lake Capoey, Essequibo Coast. The deceased is a so far unidentified male of mixed ancestry. Preliminary investigations revealed that ranks, after receiving a report, went to Capoey Lake, Essequibo Coast, where […] The post Decomposed body found at Lake Capoey appeared first on INews Guyana.
Two young men are currently hospitalised under police guard after they crashed while attempting to flee from a robbery scene at Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. Based on police reports, the robbery occurred at around 12:05 hours today (Saturday, May 2, 2026) at Unity, Mahaica. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 32-year-old shopkeeper was in her shop […] The post Armed bandits, fleeing from robbery at Unity, injured after crashing getaway motorcycle appeared first on INews Guyana.
See statement below from the Guyana Press Association (GPA): On World Press Freedom Day 2026, the Guyana Press Association joins the international community in affirming that a free and independent media is the cornerstone of peace, human rights, and sustainable development. Thus, the theme for World Press Freedom Day 2026 “Shaping a Future at Peace: […] The post Press freedom not only a professional duty but national imperative for stability, progress – GPA appeared first on INews Guyana.
…as President Ali leads 100-member delegation to Houston President Dr Irfaan Ali will be leading a large Guyanese delegation to the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, in the new week, where he will be delivering the featured address at the opening ceremony – something that demonstrates Guyana’s growing influence in the global […] The post Guyana’s prominence at OTC 2026 shows influence in global energy sector – Finance Minister appeared first on INews Guyana.
…coupled with shockwaves through global oil and shipping markets Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says Guyana needs to produce more to deal with the rising market prices and minimise the effects of the external world conflicts. Responding to a question from a farmer during a consultation convened by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday at the Arthur […] The post ‘Produce enough or pay more’ – VP Jagdeo warns low production driving up food costs appeared first on INews Guyana.
Guyana’s drive to improve road safety has recorded a significant milestone, with more than 51,000 e-tickets issued since the rollout of the Safe Road Intelligence System (SRIS), a technology-driven initiative aimed at strengthening traffic enforcement and reducing road fatalities. This was disclosed by Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh during an interview with the Department of Public Information […] The post Over 51,000 e-tickets issued – Traffic Chief says turning point in road safety enforcement appeared first on INews Guyana.
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, on Friday officially commissioned a suite of major infrastructural upgrades at the Port Kaituma Hospital, marking a historic leap in healthcare accessibility for residents in Region One (Barima-Waini). Through a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and plaque unveiling, the Minister inaugurated five critical facilities designed to provide specialised care in the area. […] The post Health Minister commissions ‘transformative’ upgrades at Port Kaituma Hospital appeared first on INews Guyana.
Police in Regional Division #4 ‘B’ are investigating the discovery of suspected air guns, airsoft pistols, handcuffs and a police vest which were found on Friday, May 1, 2026, between 22:00hrs and 22:20hrs, during an operation conducted at Garden of Eden, East Bank Demerara. Acting on information received, ranks went to a location at Garden […] The post Air guns, airsoft pistols, handcuffs & police vest found at Garden of Eden appeared first on INews Guyana.
Four individuals have lost their lives thus far this year while working in the mining sector, but the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has rolled out a series of initiatives to curb these fatalities and improve operational safety at mining sites. This is according to the safety inspector at the GGMC’s Occupational […] The post 4 mining deaths so far in 2026 appeared first on INews Guyana.
President Dr Irfaan Ali said on Thursday that a modern culture of industrial relations demands deeper cooperation among stakeholders such as labour representatives, employers and the Government. He made this remark in his message to commemorate today’s observance of Labour Day. According to the Head of State, while Guyana celebrates the undeniable progress made by […] The post Pres. Ali calls for new era of worker-Govt-employer partnership appeared first on INews Guyana.
