An East Coast Demerara (ECD) man was robbed of his jewellery and cash by armed bandits who also stole his motorcycle. The robbery occurred at around 23:00 hours on Saturday at Melanie Public Road, East Coast Demerara. At the time, the 43-year-old victim of Non Pariel, ECD, was riding his motorcycle when he observed two motorcycles […] The post ECD man robbed, motorcycle stolen at Melanie appeared first on INews Guyana.
Police in Regional Division #4 ‘B’ (East Bank Demerara) are investigating the of a man, who was stabbed to death Saturday night. Dead is 28-year-old Curtis Bengochea, a construction worker of Eight Street, Ivan Road, Soesdyke, EBD. The incident occurred at about 22:30h, at First Street, Ivan Road, Soesdyke. Based on police reports, the deceased and […] The post Construction worker fatally stabbed during drunken brawl at Soesdyke appeared first on INews Guyana.
See below statement from the Guyana Police Force: 𝑶𝑷𝑹 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝑴𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 The Guyana Police Force is investigating the discovery of seven missing firearms and 68 rounds of ammunition, which were discovered missing on Wednesday April 15, 2026, from the arms room at the Cove and John […] The post Firearms, ammo missing from Cove and John Police Station; OPR probe underway appeared first on INews Guyana.
Under the Friday night lights on the lawns of State House, a vivid yellow-and-orange lion rose dramatically onto its hind legs. A gold-clad performer climbed gracefully onto its back, steadied herself, and lifted one arm skyward in a striking display of balance and control, as two striped-shirted stagehands stood watch. The audience looked on, breathless. […] The post President Ali welcomes Chinese acrobatic troupe at State House appeared first on INews Guyana.
Police ranks in Regional Division #6 (East Berbice-Corentyne) have destroyed more than $258.7 million in cannabis at an farm along the Upper Berbice River. Lead by a Senior Offier, the eradication exercise was conducted at Kimba, Upper Berbice River on Friday April 17, 2026. During the exercise, two fields with a combined of seven acres […] The post Police destroy over $258M in ganja at Upper Berbice River appeared first on INews Guyana.
Ongoing efforts of the Iwokrama International Centre, together with support from the Government of Guyana agencies, to stem the illegal gold mining situation within the Iwokrama Protected Area are continuing to bear fruit. On December 10, 2025, an Enforcement mission with GGMC, Iwokrama Rangers, and the Guyana Police Force saw the arrest of two Brazilian […] The post 3 foreign nationals jailed for illegal gold mining at Iwokrama Protected Area appeared first on INews Guyana.
President Dr Irfaan Ali has underscored the importance of private investments in advancing his government’s agenda of positioning Guyana as a premier destination for medical tourism in the region. The Head of State made this remark on Friday evening during the inauguration of the US$5 million (G$1 billion) Optique Eye Hospital in Georgetown. Built by […] The post Private investments key to positioning Guyana as hub for medical tourism – Pres Ali appeared first on INews Guyana.
Guyanese are undergoing Climate Smart Agriculture training aimed at equipping them with practical skills to boost food security and build sustainable livelihoods. Participants engaging in the WIIN Climate Smart Agriculture training The programme was launched by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN). It is being delivered in […] The post Guyanese benefitting from ‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ training to boost food security appeared first on INews Guyana.
The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) officially installed its new governing board on Wednesday, for a two-year tenure set to expire in 2028. During the ceremony, held at the college Convention Centre, Hydar Ally, a former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, was appointed as Chairman. The other members include Oma Ramdin, Marti […] The post Hydar Ally appointed Chairman as CPCE gets new governing board appeared first on INews Guyana.
Prince Bagot, who had been arrested by the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) for allegedly trafficking drugs, was today granted bail. Bagot appeared before Magistrate Rhondel Weaver at the Wales Magistrate’s Court on charges related to the offence of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, where he pleaded not guilty. Despite CANU’s objections, bail […] The post Repeat offender gets bail on drug trafficking charge appeared first on INews Guyana.
