President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly where he provided an update on the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy. “Guyana is a small and peaceful State. We have endured repeated threats and aggression from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The territorial controversy between our States is now before […] The post Guyana will not cower to coercion & intimidation – Pres. Ali updates UNGA about Venezuela’s threats to sovereignty appeared first on INews Guyana.
$300M Batavia Village solar grid commissioned
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, today commissioned the Batavia Village Solar Grid, a G$300 million initiative that will deliver 24-hour renewable electricity to the Region Seven community for the first time. The project, which was launched in 2021 and was executed by CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited in collaboration with the Government of Guyana, fulfils […] The post $300M Batavia Village solar grid commissioned appeared first on INews Guyana.
Parag meets with World Bank delegation to discuss opportunities to strengthen Guyana’s education system
Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, today, met with a team from the World Bank in the Ministry’s Lot 26 Brickdam boardroom. Minister Parag was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Ms. Shannielle Hoosein-Outar; Chief Education Officer, Mr. Saddam Hussain; Chief Planning Officer, Ms. Misckha White Griffith; and Adviser in the Ministry of Education (Tertiary Education Reform), […] The post Parag meets with World Bank delegation to discuss opportunities to strengthen Guyana’s education system appeared first on INews Guyana.
ICC suspends USA Cricket board
The ICC has finally decided to suspend USA Cricket (USAC), in the process hitting the reset button as it attempts to overhaul the leadership and governance structure of the sport in a key market. The decision was taken by the ICC Board after a virtual meeting on Tuesday. USAC’s suspension will not impact the national […] The post ICC suspends USA Cricket board appeared first on INews Guyana.
Indar instructs GWI to improve communication with citizens on drops in water pressure
Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar today met with residents of Tuschen, Phase Two, East Bank Essequibo, where he listened to and addressed several concerns raised by them in relation to their service from the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI). According to a brief statement from the minister on his social media page, residents […] The post Indar instructs GWI to improve communication with citizens on drops in water pressure appeared first on INews Guyana.
19-Y-O remanded for murder
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Naderia James, age 19 years, from Baramita, North West District, was arrested and charged by a rank from the Baramita Police Station for the offence of Murder. The accused appeared today at the Port Kaituma Magistrate Court, via Zoom, before His Worship Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh. The charge […] The post 19-Y-O remanded for murder appeared first on INews Guyana.
Brazilians charged with unauthorised purchasing of gold
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Two male Brazilian nationals, Jose Antonio Rodrigues Dos Santos, age 58 years, and Isac Aguiar Abreu, age 36 years, both Miners from Boa Vista, Brazil, were arrested on 22-09-2025 and charged with the offence of ‘Purchasing Gold from a Person other than the Board or Agent authorized […] The post Brazilians charged with unauthorised purchasing of gold appeared first on INews Guyana.
Caribbean Airlines discontinues services between Jamaica & Fort Lauderdale
See full statement from Caribbean Airlines Limited: Caribbean Airlines advises that effective November 2, 2025, the airline will discontinue services between Kingston and Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This adjustment forms part of Caribbean Airlines’ ongoing network optimization programme, which involves continuous evaluation of routes, to ensure the sustainability and efficiency of operations […] The post Caribbean Airlines discontinues services between Jamaica & Fort Lauderdale appeared first on INews Guyana.
Murder suspect escapes lawful custody – Police
Aleeba Anthony London, 26 – a murder suspect – has escaped lawful custody, according to the Guyana Police Force (GPF). Though no details were provided, the GPF today issued a wanted bulletin for London, whose last known address is Lot 74 Second Street, Kaneville, East Bank Demerara. London was arrested for the murder of 40-year-old […] The post Murder suspect escapes lawful custody – Police appeared first on INews Guyana.
Dr Martin Pertab is new CEO of Central Housing and Planning Authority
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Martin Pertab as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO was presented a special token and officially welcomed by the Director of Operations, Mrs Denise King-Tudor and other heads of the agency. Dr. Pertab is an accomplished professional with extensive expertise […] The post Dr Martin Pertab is new CEO of Central Housing and Planning Authority appeared first on INews Guyana.