The common-law wife of 21-year-old Ronaldo Peters of Linden, who was shot and killed by police on April 7, 2025, has filed a $200 million lawsuit against the State. The fatal shooting occurred in April and sparked widespread protests across Linden. Police Sergeant Philbert Kendall has since been charged with Peters’ murder and remanded to […] The post Widow of Lindener shot dead by police files $200M lawsuit against State appeared first on INews Guyana.
Guyana reaffirms support to dismantle criminal networks, safeguard regional security
See full statement from the Guyana Government: The Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana views with grave concern the threat to peace and security in the region posed by transnational organised crime and narco- terrorism, often involving criminal networks such as the Cartel de los Soles of Venezuela, designated as a terrorist organisation by […] The post Guyana reaffirms support to dismantle criminal networks, safeguard regional security appeared first on INews Guyana.
NDCs, city councils, police & judiciary will have to be more accountable in years ahead – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has asserted that various arms of government such as the judiciary and local authorities will have to be more accountable for their performances in the years ago. Speaking about his party’s vision for the next five years if re-elected to serve, the General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party Civic […] The post NDCs, city councils, police & judiciary will have to be more accountable in years ahead – Jagdeo appeared first on INews Guyana.
FGM’s court challenge nonsensical – Jagdeo
General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has labeled the court challenge mounted by the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) as nonsensical. FGM, led by former APNU Member of Parliament Amanza Walton-Desir, has filed a High Court challenge against the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), accusing the body of excluding duly approved […] The post FGM’s court challenge nonsensical – Jagdeo appeared first on INews Guyana.
Private Sector did not withhold support from APNU+AFC Govt, they responded to the policy environment – Jagdeo
General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has rapped the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) over its recent position that the private sector withheld support from the former APNU+AFC government during the period 2015-2020. The remark was first expressed by APNU candidate attorney Dexter Todd and then supported by […] The post Private Sector did not withhold support from APNU+AFC Govt, they responded to the policy environment – Jagdeo appeared first on INews Guyana.
Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam four-lane highway to be commissioned on August 25
The transformative Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam (Craig) four-lane highway is set to be commissioned on Monday, August 25, further enhancing connectivity and accessibility for thousands of East Bank residents and businesses. “We have already opened the road partially, but the commissioning will be this month,” Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal confirmed during […] The post Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam four-lane highway to be commissioned on August 25 appeared first on INews Guyana.
Govt urges businesses to establish on-site childcare centres for workers
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security embarked on a strategic public-private partnership with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Wednesday, to place Day, Night, and Early Childhood Centres on-site at companies and business places to provide childcare services for their employees. Speaking in GCCI’s boardroom, Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud highlighted […] The post Govt urges businesses to establish on-site childcare centres for workers appeared first on INews Guyana.
Pres. Ali pledges better housing, cheaper electricity, more jobs for Siparuta
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced a slew of initiatives to transform the village of Siparuta in Region Six, much to the excitement of villagers. Whilst in the Amerindian village, President Ali revealed that there will be a revolution in the housing sector, which will benefit all residents of Siparuta. “We are going […] The post Pres. Ali pledges better housing, cheaper electricity, more jobs for Siparuta appeared first on INews Guyana.
‘Start looking for opportunities where you can make real money’ – Edghill tells Linden
Residents of Linden, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice) and surrounding communities must start positioning themselves to tap into a market of some 20 million people in Northern Brazil when the all-weather road to Lethem is realised. The call was made by Public Works Minister Juan Edghill on Tuesday during a meeting with members of the business […] The post ‘Start looking for opportunities where you can make real money’ – Edghill tells Linden appeared first on INews Guyana.
New $930M Tuschen Secondary School to facilitate night-classes for GOAL students
The new $930 million Tuschen Secondary School on the East Bank of Essequibo will facilitate night classes for individuals studying through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarship programme. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement at the commissioning ceremony of the Tuschen Secondary School on Wednesday, noting that this feature will be […] The post New $930M Tuschen Secondary School to facilitate night-classes for GOAL students appeared first on INews Guyana.