President Irfaan Ali says his Government has laid out an ambitious development plan to transform Bartica into a powerhouse for mining, forestry, agriculture, and commerce, while calling on miners across Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), to operate strictly within the law, selling their gold through licensed operators and the Guyana Gold Board. “We don’t want leakages […] The post Pres Ali pledges new road links, mining lands, job creation for Bartica appeared first on INews Guyana.

As part of its ongoing commitment to modernize the nation’s security and correctional infrastructure, the Government of Guyana on Saturday commissioned three significant projects at Mazaruni Prison. The ceremony was led by the Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, alongside Permanent Secretary Andre Ally, Director of Prisons Nicklon Elliot, Superintendent Mark Smith, Assistant Superintendent […] The post Mazaruni Prison gets $829M upgrade to strengthen correctional services appeared first on INews Guyana.

Bartica, known as the “ Gateway to the Interior,” is now better positioned to service the growing demands of the Transport and Harbour sector following the commissioning of the extended Stelling facility. The $553 million 23,000 square feet reinforced concrete Stelling was commissioned by H.E. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali this morning. It will now […] The post $553M waterfront upgrade commissioned at Bartica Stelling appeared first on INews Guyana.

Minister of Health Frank Anthony on Friday noted that the Government is working towards the establishment of a national ambulance authority that will be stationed at the Oceanview Hospital and will oversee the co-ordination to cover emergency dispatch via land, sea and air. The Government is also considering placing a central telemedicine centre at the […] The post National ambulance authority, telemedicine centre earmarked for Oceanview Hospital appeared first on INews Guyana.

Progress on the young professional flat housing units at Silica City, located along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, is advancing rapidly, with 110 homes nearing completion. The homes contain three bedrooms with built-in closets, a spacious kitchen, dining area, and a laundry room. One of the Young Professional homes There are four categories of homes constructed, and […] The post Young professional homes at Silica City 90% completed appeared first on INews Guyana.

The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has finalised the 12-member team that will suit up for Guyana in their much-anticipated two-game series against Suriname, set for August 10 and 11, 2025, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH). Leading the charge will be Europe-based professional Joy Adams, who was named in the squad. Adams, making her […] The post GBF names squad for women’s series against Suriname appeared first on INews Guyana.

The Government of Guyana today commissioned the newly constructed Regional Police Division #7 Headquarters, heralding a major advancement in strengthening law enforcement capabilities in the hinterland region of Cuyuni-Mazaruni. Presiding over the event in Bartica, Region Seven was the Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn, accompanied by Permanent Secretary Andre Ally; Deputy Commissioner ‘Operations,’ […] The post $225M Regional Police Division #7 Headquarters commissioned at Bartica appeared first on INews Guyana.

One man is now dead while his sister remains in a critical condition following a boat collision along the Aruka River, Region One (Barima-Waini) on Friday. The dead man has been identified as 20-year-old Ken Wells, a farmer from Barima River. His sister, Loraine Wells, remains hospitalized in critical condition. According to reports received, on […] The post Reg. 1 boat collision leaves 1 dead, 1 critical appeared first on INews Guyana.

Guyanese are already enjoying the lowest gasoline prices in the Caribbean, thanks to a government subsidy on fuel imports, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. However, he noted that prices could fall even further as the government continues to implement additional measures aimed at easing the burden on consumers. One such initiative currently being […] The post Fuel prices could further decrease as Govt pursues establishment of local storage facilities – VP appeared first on INews Guyana.

Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill called for round-the-clock operations to accelerate works on the Aubrey Barker four-lane road expansion project. He made the call during a site inspection on Thursday, since construction is progressing unevenly in various sections. The stretch from ‘Blacka’ to Ogle, being executed by Aranco and CRBC, is advancing significantly, […] The post Edghill calls for accelerated works on Aubrey Barker 4-lane expansion project appeared first on INews Guyana.