Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, along with Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Kamrul Baksh, today met with Marketing Executive of the Grenada Tourism Authority, Melinda Telesford. Discussions focused on exploring opportunities for strengthened collaboration between Guyana and Grenada by advancing joint efforts to boost both countries’ tourism sectors, including strategies […] The post Guyana, Grenada discuss possibility of direct flight routes appeared first on INews Guyana.
66-Y-O woman sexually assaulted during home invasion
A 66-year-old woman is now living in fear after enduring a knifepoint confrontation during a home invasion, with the victim reporting that more than 48 hours after the incident, police had not visited the scene. The woman said the terrifying incident began sometime between 23:20h and 23:30h on Friday, as heavy rainfall battered the area […] The post 66-Y-O woman sexually assaulted during home invasion appeared first on INews Guyana.
ASL expands fleet with 4 new aircraft
Air Services Limited (ASL) has added four new aircraft to its fleet, bringing its total to 50. The four new aircraft, each valued at approximately US$3.5 million, are outfitted with features including minibars, stylish seating, and premium accommodations and are tailored for private and high-end trips. Each aircraft is equipped with a lavatory and executive […] The post ASL expands fleet with 4 new aircraft appeared first on INews Guyana.
“Entrepreneurs Connect” hosted to mobilise young professionals
More than one hundred entrepreneurs, government officials, and development partners filled the GAICO Construction Building on New Market Street Friday evening for the inaugural Entrepreneurs Connect: March Mixer, hosted by the Guyana Youth Entrepreneurship Chamber (GYEC) — an event that organizers say signals the start of a structured, long-term push to anchor young Guyanese professionals […] The post “Entrepreneurs Connect” hosted to mobilise young professionals appeared first on INews Guyana.
Traffic fines failing to deter repeat offenders – road safety officials warn
Concerns are mounting from traffic officials that traffic fines are no longer serving as an effective deterrent, as road safety stakeholders warn that repeat offenders continue to flout the law, contributing to accidents and fatalities across the country. The issue was highlighted during the latest broadcast of ‘Road Safety and You’, where officials underscored the […] The post Traffic fines failing to deter repeat offenders – road safety officials warn appeared first on INews Guyana.
CANU seizes over 339lbs of ganja at livestock ranch in Berbice
Ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) on Thursday seized more than 339lbs of marijuana during an operation at a livestock ranch located at Tree Pole Backdam, Corentyne, Berbice. According to CANU, officers acted on intelligence received and proceeded to the location, where a search of the premises was conducted. During the operation, a wooden […] The post CANU seizes over 339lbs of ganja at livestock ranch in Berbice appeared first on INews Guyana.
Indian maker delivers H-228 aircraft for Jags Aviation
In a move that would further reinforced the robust and growing partnership between India and Guyana, an H-228 aircraft was delivered here on Saturday. The aircraft was brought on board an Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft, which landed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). The H-228 aircraft was manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd […] The post Indian maker delivers H-228 aircraft for Jags Aviation appeared first on INews Guyana.
Moderate to heavy rainfall to continue until Tuesday; Hydromet office warns of more flood risks
SEE STATEMENT BELOW FROM HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL SERVICE: Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to continue until Tuesday, March 31,2026, Significantly Increasing the Risk of Flooding. The Hydrometeorological Service advises that periods of rainfall, with the potential to cause flooding, are expected to persist across Guyana from tonight, Sunday, March 28, through Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Based […] The post Moderate to heavy rainfall to continue until Tuesday; Hydromet office warns of more flood risks appeared first on INews Guyana.
Body found in Demerara River behind Marriott Hotel
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘A’ (Georgetown) are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body found on Saturday (March 28, 2026) about 10:40hrs, in the Demerara River behind the Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown. According to the Guyana Police Force, the deceased is an unidentified male who appeared to be of African descent and […] The post Body found in Demerara River behind Marriott Hotel appeared first on INews Guyana.
19-Y-O dead, driver hospitalised after minibus accident on Soesdyke-Linden Highway
A 19-year-old female is now dead after a speeding minibus lost control and toppled several times in the vicinity of Moblissa on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The dead female has been identified as Sarah Simon of Moblissa. She along with the 22-year-old driver, also a resident of Moblissa who is now hospitalised with injuries, were the […] The post 19-Y-O dead, driver hospitalised after minibus accident on Soesdyke-Linden Highway appeared first on INews Guyana.