The University of Guyana Early Childhood Centre of Excellence (UG-ECCE) is celebrating another significant international achievement after its Director, Dr. Lidon Lashley, received an international prestigious award for Excellence in Research Review and Analysis at the 2026 International Association for Laboratory Schools (IALS) Conference held recently in Finland. Dr. Lashley, who serves on the IALS […] The post UG scholar Dr Lidon Lashley receives int’l recognition for advancing inclusive education in Guyana appeared first on INews Guyana.

The Ministry of Public Works has invited bids for the relocation of the old Demerara Harbour Bridge to facilitate the proposed Sandhills-Timehri crossing. According to a tender notice published by the ministry, the project will be executed through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) process in keeping with the Procurement Act 2003 and is open to […] The post Govt inviting bids for relocation of old Demerara Harbour Bridge appeared first on INews Guyana.

See full statement from the Guyana Power and Light Inc.: At approximately 10:10 hrs today, an excavator came into contact with GPL’s eelectricity network at Hampton Court Village, Region Two, resulting in a service interruption affecting a large number of customers within the region. Following an assessment, GPL’s technical teams determined that the excavator caused […] The post Excavator damages GPL infrastructure at Hampton Court, disrupting power supply in Reg. 2 appeared first on INews Guyana.

Guyana is positioning itself to secure a seat on the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) council by 2028, with a string of regional firsts in the aviation sector bolstering the country’s case among the organisation’s 193 member states. Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar disclosed at a media launch on Wednesday, describing the […] The post Guyana sets sights on ICAO Council seat appeared first on INews Guyana.

The air traffic control tower at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) will be relocated to the opposite side of the airfield to free up parking space for aircraft. This is a direct result of the airport’s rapid growth since 2020. Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, confirmed the move on Wednesday at […] The post CJIA control tower to be relocated as airline traffic outgrows existing layout appeared first on INews Guyana.

The government has absorbed billions of dollars in fuel-related costs to cushion citizens from rising global oil prices, Senior Minister within the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh has said. Addressing recent increases in fuel prices, Minister Singh explained that Guyana, despite being a crude oil producer, still imports refined […] The post Guyanese saving $100 billion annually from fuel tax removal – Dr Singh appeared first on INews Guyana.

Emphasising the need for Guyana to sustain its forestry sector, Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat on Monday revealed that authorities are expanding ways in which the country can continue generating revenue from its forests without increasing tree harvesting. He made the disclosure during the 30th anniversary celebration marking the passage of the Iwokrama Act, held […] The post Guyana eyes bigger forest earnings without cutting more trees appeared first on INews Guyana.

The Guyana Power & Light Inc. (GPL) and the Ministry of Education have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen technical education and create greater employment opportunities for students pursuing technical careers. The partnership will support GPL’s accelerated Technician Training Programme by creating a sustainable pool of skilled trainee technicians from institutions including the […] The post GPL, Education Ministry partner to strengthen technical training & employment opportunities appeared first on INews Guyana.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has decided to proceed with terrorism charges against all remaining accused in the deadly gas station bombing case, despite repeated claims by the alleged mastermind that he acted alone and that the others had no involvement in the attack. The development was disclosed on Wednesday when the matter was […] The post DPP proceeds with terrorism charges against co-accused despite alleged mastermind taking full blame for deadly gas station bombing appeared first on INews Guyana.

The Office of the Prime Minister, through the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) Task Force, on Tuesday facilitated an educational visit to the Gas-to-Energy Project site at Wales, West Bank Demerara, by students and lecturers from the University of Guyana’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The delegation was accompanied by Head of the Gas-to-Energy Task Force, Mr Winston […] The post OPM and GTE task force facilitate UG students’ tour of Wales project site appeared first on INews Guyana.