It was reported that the United States of America (US) could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot programme launching in two weeks, in an effort that aims to crack down on visitors who overstay their visas. More than 3,100 Guyanese nationals who entered the United States […] The post Guyana’s overstay rate in US not very high, citizens won’t face US$15,000 travel bond – ambassador appeared first on INews Guyana.

General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured farmers on the Essequibo Coast that the government will continue to invest heavily in the local agriculture sector. Investments will be made into crops such as rice and onions, and in setting up storage facilities as well as farm-to-market infrastructure. Speaking […] The post Reg. 2 farmers to get more support for rice industry & crop diversification – Jagdeo appeared first on INews Guyana.

A 51-year-old salesman, who is accused of causing the death of a cyclist during a road accident, has been granted bail in the sum of $250,000. The accused, Sahadeo Jaggernauth, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday, where the charge of causing death by dangerous driving was read […] The post Car driver gets $250k bail for causing death of cyclist appeared first on INews Guyana.

The Guyana Police Force’s Falcons Rugby Club tasted sweet victory over the weekend, claiming the Caribcation Carnival 7s title in St Lucia on Sunday with a commanding win over Trinidad-based team Poui Rugby, 24-17. The Falcons side opened their account on Friday with a 46-0 win over SVG Renegades and a 35-0 triumph over St […] The post Falcons clinch Caribcation 7s Championship appeared first on INews Guyana.

The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), led by Aubrey Norton, and the newly formed Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), headed by former APNU Member of Parliament Amanza Walton-Desir, were notably absent on Tuesday from the Ethnic Relations Commission’s (ERC) Code of Conduct signing ceremony for political parties contesting the upcoming General and Regional Elections on […] The post APNU, FGM boycott ERC’s elections Code of Conduct appeared first on INews Guyana.

As concerns grow within the business community about the rise of Chinese-owned establishments across the country, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has explained that the government cannot stop them from operating, but emphasised that they must adhere to Guyana’s laws. In fact, Jagdeo pointed out that many of these businesses are being established on properties […] The post Govt can’t stop locals renting to Chinese, but foreign businesses must obey our laws – Jagdeo appeared first on INews Guyana.

Guyana is poised to reach a stage similar to Qatar or Dubai, where imported labour will become necessary due to rapid economic growth – but the government will remain vigilant to prevent any foreign takeover, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has affirmed. “There would be a time when we’d be like Qatar or Dubai or […] The post Guyana will need imported labour like Dubai, but Govt will guard against foreign takeover – Jagdeo appeared first on INews Guyana.

A nine-year-old boy was this afternoon killed in an accident along the Crabwood Creek Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice. He has been identified as Sahil Naipaul, a resident of the community. This publication understands that the child was struck down by motorcar PAK 6598, driven by a 21-year-old. The driver is in police custody, assisting with […] The post 9-Y-O boy killed in Crabwood Creek accident appeared first on INews Guyana.

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday evening laid out a compelling case for the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) as the only political movement with a clear, actionable vision to lift Guyanese families out of poverty. Speaking at a massive public rally with thousands in attendance at Lieu-Ken-Pen Square in Region Ten, the President said […] The post “Our government has a clearly defined poverty reduction strategy” – Pres. Ali appeared first on INews Guyana.

President of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU), Coretta McDonald, who is also a candidate on A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) list to contest the September 1, General and Regional Elections, has criticised the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) for the strides it has made in constructing new secondary schools in the country. Since 2020, […] The post APNU criticises PPP/C for opening new secondary schools despite benefits to children appeared first on INews Guyana.