The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) today held a meeting with key stakeholders to shape the structure and strategic direction of the recently launched Next Generation of Aviation Professionals Plus (NGAP+) Programme. The NGAP+ Programme aims to inspire and equip youths aged 12 to 24 with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience required for dynamic […] The post GCAA working with stakeholders to develop curriculum for aviation programme appeared first on INews Guyana.

A taxi driver lost his life on Tuesday night after the car he was driving crashed into a lamp post and a tree along the Cullen Public Road on the Essequibo Coast. Dead is 34-year-old Floyd Ricardo Mal of Lot 79, Huis’t Dieren, Essequibo Coast. Reports indicate that the accident occurred at about 21:30h along […] The post Taxi driver dies after crashing into tree at Cullen appeared first on INews Guyana.

The government is preparing to roll out a monitoring dashboard to track national projects in real-time, Minister of Public Service and Government Efficiency Zulfikar Ally has announced. The initiative was first revealed by President Dr Irfaan Ali in November 2025. He had explained that among other things, the initiative was intended to flag issues such […] The post Govt develops real-time oversight dashboard to track national projects appeared first on INews Guyana.

The Ministry of Health has officially launched Vaccination Week in the Americas in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/PAHO). Delivering remarks at the launch, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, noted that Guyana maintains vaccination coverage rates above 95 percent for most antigens, despite global declines following the COVID-19 pandemic. He […] The post Ministry of Health launches Vaccination Week appeared first on INews Guyana.

An increase in fatal and serious accidents on Guyana’s roadways is raising concern within the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Traffic Department, even as minor collisions have declined, according to Traffic Chief, Mahendra Singh. Speaking during a recent Traffic Watch broadcast aired on a separate media platform, Singh stressed that road safety remains a shared responsibility […] The post Fatal accidents up 18% so far for 2026 – Traffic Chief appeared first on INews Guyana.

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has expressed full support for the Guyana Development Bank, citing the urgent need to expand access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The development bank, a commitment made by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) in its 2025 manifesto, will provide young entrepreneurs, women, SMEs and […] The post GCCI backs the establishment of Guyana Development Bank appeared first on INews Guyana.

The government will soon roll out a nationwide community outreach programme to identify ideal areas for its co-investment initiative in care centres, Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud has announced. The government is prepared to offer targeted tax incentives and other forms of support to individuals interested in establishing child care […] The post Govt to launch community outreaches to identify areas for co-investment in care centres appeared first on INews Guyana.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has written to CARICOM Chairman and Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrence Drew, formally objecting to Venezuela’s Acting President, Delcy Rodríguez’s public display of a map during official engagements within CARICOM member states which falsely portrays Guyana’s Essequibo region as part of Venezuela. Rodriquez, during an official visit […] The post Support for Guyana must be reflected not only in declarations – Pres. Ali writes CARICOM on Venezuelan President’s aggression appeared first on INews Guyana.

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), has recognised eight hospitals across Guyana with “Baby-Friendly” designations. The designations were achieved as part of Phase One of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), a global programme launched by the WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 1991. […] The post 8 hospitals earn “baby-friendly” status in Guyana appeared first on INews Guyana.

Ranks from Regional Police Division Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), in collaboration with members of several Community Policing Groups, participated in a training session focused on human trafficking and migrant smuggling. The session was held at the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) Boardroom on Friday and brought together law enforcement officers and community representatives to strengthen their […] The post Reg. 9 cops trained to identify trafficking victims, tackle smuggling in mining areas appeared first on INews Guyana.