While there is currently no Value Added Tax (VAT) on female sanitary products, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has clarified that the Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) administration will be moving to also remove the common external tariffs on these and other categories of sanitary products. Recently, President Dr Irfaan Ali had announced that the […] The post PPP/C to remove common external tariffs from sanitary products including diapers for babies, elderly – VP appeared first on INews Guyana.

WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) – The United States has ordered the deployment of U.S. air and naval forces to the Southern Caribbean Sea to address threats from Latin American drug cartels, two sources briefed on the decision told Reuters on Thursday. The sources had few details of the operation, but President Donald Trump has wanted […] The post US military deploying forces to southern Caribbean against drug groups appeared first on INews Guyana.

The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) will kick off their Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 campaign on Friday evening as they take on hosts St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots at 19:00h. Ahead of the highly anticipated opener, Head Coach Lance Klusener described the team’s preparation as “productive” and expressed confidence in the squad’s readiness. […] The post GAW set for action after ‘Productive’ preparation – Head Coach appeared first on INews Guyana.

With only 19 days left until the 2025 general and regional elections, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo is cautioning citizens, especially young voters, not to fall for the recycled smear campaign aimed at damaging the track record of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). Dr Jagdeo, while appearing as a guest on the Starting Point aired […] The post VP Jagdeo warns of ‘resurrected untruths’ ahead of September 1 elections appeared first on INews Guyana.

Despite the addition of two new ticket outlets in Essequibo and Berbice, long lines once again wrapped around the building at 233-234 Camp Street on Wednesday morning, as enthusiastic fans queued up for Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) playoff and final tickets. Tickets for this year’s highly anticipated knockout matches went on sale earlier […] The post Box office attracts hundreds as CPL playoffs, final tickets go on sale appeared first on INews Guyana.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, who holds responsibility for Guyana’s Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) sector, has voiced concern about the potential negative impact of recent United States sanctions, particularly those targeting a politically exposed person (PEP), on the country’s recent achievements in the fight against financial crimes. […] The post Mohamed’s criminality & sanctions threaten Guyana’s progress on AML/CFT – AG appeared first on INews Guyana.

Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, said an increasing number of indigenous Guyanese are joining the Joint Services, especially since more opportunities have become available to them. Speaking at the commissioning of the Waramuri Secondary School in Region One on Wednesday, President Ali said the establishment of several secondary […] The post More Amerindians are joining the Joint Services – Pres. Ali appeared first on INews Guyana.

Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has announced that by the end of 2026, all teachers in the hinterland will be trained. At the opening of the Waramuri Secondary School in Region One on Wednesday, Minister Manickchand revealed that the government has started the process of increasing the number of trained teachers in the hinterland by […] The post All teachers in the hinterland will be trained by 2026 – Min. Manickchand appeared first on INews Guyana.

Cricket West Indies on Tuesday confirmed that its Rising Stars U17 Championship bowled off in Trinidad, across multiple venues including Queen’s Park Oval (QPO), Brian Lara Cricket Aademy (BLCA), The National Cricket Centre (NCC), Inshan Ali Park, Gilbert Park and Pierre Road Ground. This year’s competition, which once again consists of two main formats, a […] The post CWI Rising Stars U17 Championship 2025 Tournament bowls off in Trinidad appeared first on INews Guyana.

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, commissioned the Mashabo Nursery School at in Essequibo, Region Two, on Tuesday. The school is one of the 67 nursery schools built in the country over the past three and a half years and was constructed at $23.7 million, and will house 35 registered students. Before the construction of the […] The post $23.7M Mashabo Nursery School commissioned appeared first on INews Guyana.