Former Region Four Returning Officer for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Clairmont Mingo, evaded questions during a police interview on August 26, 2020, at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). He skirted around inquiries about whether he made declarations of the 2020 elections result on March 5 and March 12, whether the signatures on the declaration […] The post Court shown police interview where Mingo evades questions on false 2020 election declarations appeared first on INews Guyana.
Dr Josh Kanhai appointed Deputy Permanent Secretary at Local Govt Ministry
Dr. Josh Kanhai has been appointed Deputy Permanent Secretary (Administration) at the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Josh Kanhai, our first ever Deputy Permanent Secretary for Administration,” the ministry said in a brief statement today. “His strong desire to serve has led him into government, where he […] The post Dr Josh Kanhai appointed Deputy Permanent Secretary at Local Govt Ministry appeared first on INews Guyana.
Pillion rider dies in ECD accident; motorcyclist charged
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Kevin Nedd, a 31-year-old resident of Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara, died in an accident that occurred at about 07:55 hrs on 15th September 2025 on the Cove and John public road, East Coast Demerara. The accident involved motor car #PAL 8365, owned and driven by a […] The post Pillion rider dies in ECD accident; motorcyclist charged appeared first on INews Guyana.
Pres. Ali unveils plans for juice factory, crop diversification at Skeldon
Private cane and rice farmers in Skeldon, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) are set to benefit from a range of new opportunities as government ramps up plans to diversify and modernise the agriculture sector. This was revealed by President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday during a meeting with the farmers and other stakeholders. Within days, […] The post Pres. Ali unveils plans for juice factory, crop diversification at Skeldon appeared first on INews Guyana.
Govt examining ways to connect Ogle Highway to roundabout at new Demerara River Bridge
Minister of Housing Collin Croal, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill, and Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Madanlall Ramraj today conducted a site visit at the roundabout currently under construction at the intersection of the new Demerara River Bridge and Heroes Highway on the East Bank of Demerara. They were accompanied by a […] The post Govt examining ways to connect Ogle Highway to roundabout at new Demerara River Bridge appeared first on INews Guyana.
Mabaruma Mayor under investigation for sexual assault
Mayor of Mabaruma, Region One (Barima-Waini) Trevi Leung is being investigated for sexual assault. This was confirmed by the Guyana Police Force’s spokesperson Mark Ramotar, who noted that the investigation remains active. No other details were provided. This publication understands that the report was filed by a young woman who claimed that the incident occurred […] The post Mabaruma Mayor under investigation for sexual assault appeared first on INews Guyana.
Police disappointed Magistrate grants bail to acid attack suspect
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗨𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘 In the wake of an over-increasing attack against women, the Guyana Police Force wishes to express its grave disappointment in the granting of bail by a Magistrate from the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to Keron Daniels, who was charged with Throwing Corrosive Fluid with Intent, committed on Jilicia Leitch […] The post Police disappointed Magistrate grants bail to acid attack suspect appeared first on INews Guyana.
Barbados Royal complete 3-peat
Barbados Royals went unbeaten in the 2025 Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) to retain their title after beating the Guyana Amazon Warriors by three wickets with two balls to spare in a nail-biting final at Providence. The post Barbados Royal complete 3-peat appeared first on INews Guyana.
President Ali: Our region must remain a zone of peace, but transnational crimes must be addressed
On the heels of a second US strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat in international waters off the coast of the South American nation, President Dr Irfaan Ali has emphasised that this region must remain a zone of peace. Nevertheless, he asserted that transnational crimes in the region including the use of ‘our land […] The post President Ali: Our region must remain a zone of peace, but transnational crimes must be addressed appeared first on INews Guyana.
‘Old’ Demerara Harbour Bridge to remain retracted when new bridge opens – Edghill
The old Demerara Harbour Bridge is slated to remain retracted for 24-hour ship traffic once the new Demerara River Bridge is commissioned. This update was disclosed by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, during an engagement with the Private Sector Commission (PSC) on Monday. “The day that the new Demerara River Bridge is opened, […] The post ‘Old’ Demerara Harbour Bridge to remain retracted when new bridge opens – Edghill appeared first on INews Guyana.