Some 613 people from Regions Three and Four graduated from the Board of Industrial Training’s Skills Training Programme at the National Cultural Centre on Tuesday, with Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh encouraging them to reflect on available opportunities and position themselves to benefit from them. Dr. Singh told the graduands that they have been equipped […] The post Govt committed to continue creating opportunities for every Guyanese – Dr Singh appeared first on INews Guyana.
5 foreign nationals charged with illegal entry into Guyana, ordered to leave within 24hrs
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Samuel Dionisa Soares, 24, a Brazilian national and operator of Boa Vista, Brazil; Berto Dasena, a Brazilian national and labourer of Marau, Brazil; Yosbani Suarez Areces, 49, a Cuban national and operator of Boa Vista, Brazil; Rafael Da Conceico Viera, 30, a Brazilian national and operator of […] The post 5 foreign nationals charged with illegal entry into Guyana, ordered to leave within 24hrs appeared first on INews Guyana.
Brazilian national charged with armed robbery in Lethem
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Christians Barros Buckley, a 28-year-old Brazilian national and driver of Bonfim, Brazil, who was arrested and charged with the offence of Robbery Under Arms, appeared in court on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to answer the charge. He was charged under Section 222(c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) […] The post Brazilian national charged with armed robbery in Lethem appeared first on INews Guyana.
Passenger dies after car crashes into bus at Coldingen
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Tuesday March 31, 2026 about 05:10hrs, on Coldingen Public Road, East Coast Demerara, involving motor car PRR 2713, driven by a 65-year-old male of Yarrowkabra, Linden-Soesdyke Highway and motor bus PAH 3379, driven by a 49-year-old male of […] The post Passenger dies after car crashes into bus at Coldingen appeared first on INews Guyana.
Moruca brothers die in WCD accident
Two brothers from Moruca, Region One (Barima-Waini) have died in an accident this morning at La Union, West Coast Demerara (WCD). Dead are Miguel Daniels, 22, and Mickel Daniels, 20. Family members say the brothers had travelled to Georgetown in order to make their way to the Rupununi Rodeo in Lethem this weekend. INews will […] The post Moruca brothers die in WCD accident appeared first on INews Guyana.
Solar-powered streetlights installed along Linden-Lethem trail
In a significant move to enhance the travel experience for thousands of patrons, solar-powered street lights have been installed at key intervals along the trail leading into Lethem. This specifically supports the highly anticipated influx of visitors, particularly those navigating the terrain for the first time. The Ministry of Public Works said the addition of […] The post Solar-powered streetlights installed along Linden-Lethem trail appeared first on INews Guyana.
Digital ID cards now in full operation
Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Tuesday announced that the commencement order has been issued to bring the Digital Identity Card Act of 2023 into full operation as of today. Registry offices to support the rollout of the digital ID system have already been established in Regions Two, Three, Four and Five, with […] The post Digital ID cards now in full operation appeared first on INews Guyana.
Pres. Ali urges youth to build “empire of values” at Adventist Camporee
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday evening called on hundreds of young people gathered at Loo Creek to embrace strong values, leadership and faith, as he addressed the Seventh-day Adventist Caribbean Union Conference’s “The Greatness II Camporee.” Delivering an inspiring message under the theme “The Rise of an Empire,” the head of state emphasised […] The post Pres. Ali urges youth to build “empire of values” at Adventist Camporee appeared first on INews Guyana.
613 BIT graduates ready to meet Guyana’s expanding demand for skilled labour
Six hundred and thirteen proud graduates from Regions Three and Four received their certificates from the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) on Tuesday. The ceremony was held at the National Cultural Centre, where the graduates were eager to speak about their plans now that they have the requisite skills to make a meaningful contribution to […] The post 613 BIT graduates ready to meet Guyana’s expanding demand for skilled labour appeared first on INews Guyana.
$298.8M modern primary school to transform learning conditions in St. Cuthbert’s Mission
A new $298.8 million primary school to be constructed in St Cuthbert’s Mission (Pakuri) will provide a modern solution to years of overcrowding and poor ventilation at the community’s existing educational facility. For years, students and teachers have struggled in an environment where limited space and excessive heat disrupted the learning process. As student numbers […] The post $298.8M modern primary school to transform learning conditions in St. Cuthbert’s Mission appeared first on INews Guyana.