A 28-year-old teacher of Waramuri Village, Region One (Barima-Waini) was found with 15.4 grammes of marijuana at Moruca, North-West District, at around 17:30h on Saturday. The Guyana Police Force said during an operation, ranks approached the suspect and conducted a search on his person, which resulted in the discovery of a transparent plastic bag containing […] The post Teacher busted with ganja at Moruca appeared first on INews Guyana.
‘Avoid housing fraud’ – ministry reminds payments only accepted at official locations
See full statement from the Ministry of Housing: The Ministry of Housing – Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) is again reminding citizens to remain vigilant against scammers who are using various social media platforms, including TikTok and Facebook Messenger, to defraud unsuspecting persons. Reports indicate that individuals are being contacted and lured into making […] The post ‘Avoid housing fraud’ – ministry reminds payments only accepted at official locations appeared first on INews Guyana.
Charges for use of Corentyne River: Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce urges timely & amicable resolution
See full statement from the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce: The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce has taken note of the recent public statements issued by the Governments of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and the Republic of Suriname regarding the matter of charges related to activity on the Corentyne River. As a Chamber committed to strengthening […] The post Charges for use of Corentyne River: Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce urges timely & amicable resolution appeared first on INews Guyana.
Pilot suspended as ASL allowed to resume Matthews Ridge operations
Domestic carrier, Air Services Limited (ASL), has been allowed to resume operations to Matthews Ridge in Region One (Barima-Waini) – days after it was suspended from flying to that interior location by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) over an incident at the runway on Sunday. Speaking with this publication today, ASL Chairman Ahamad Mazahar […] The post Pilot suspended as ASL allowed to resume Matthews Ridge operations appeared first on INews Guyana.
$100k cash grant: Over 6,800 registrations completed via online portal in first 24 hours
Within 24 hours of the online registration portal going live, more than 6,800 Guyanese have completed their registration for the $100,000 cash grant, while another 12,800 plus persons are at various stages of completing the registration process. This was revealed by Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh during a live update on Friday evening. The Finance […] The post $100k cash grant: Over 6,800 registrations completed via online portal in first 24 hours appeared first on INews Guyana.
Field hospital to be established in Essequibo – Pres. Ali announces as LAMAT 2026 mission concludes
…hails mission as enduring relationship between Guyana and the US Residents of Essequibo in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) will soon have access to a field hospital, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Friday evening. The president made the announcement while hosting US Air Force medical professionals at a closing reception at State House on Main […] The post Field hospital to be established in Essequibo – Pres. Ali announces as LAMAT 2026 mission concludes appeared first on INews Guyana.
Caricom leaders need to change approach to tackling climate change – VP Jagdeo
Recognising the risks that Guyana faces with its coastland being below sea-level, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has said that the Government is using funds earned from the sale of the country’s high-quality forest carbon on a host of climate resilient initiatives to bolster its vulnerable coastline. He made these remarks at the Caribbean Community’s […] The post Caricom leaders need to change approach to tackling climate change – VP Jagdeo appeared first on INews Guyana.
CDC Director General receives Inter-American Defence Board Medal
On March 24, within the Ordinary Meeting No. 1484, in the “Simón Bolívar Room” of the historic building of the Organisation of American States (OAS), a ceremony for the commemoration of the 84th Anniversary of the creation of the Inter American Defence Board (IADB) was held. This was followed by the award ceremony of the […] The post CDC Director General receives Inter-American Defence Board Medal appeared first on INews Guyana.
Death in lockups: Man died due to infection of abdomen – PME
A postmortem examination conducted on the body of 30-year-old Otis Jordan, who died whilst in the lockups at the Cove and John Police Station, East Coast Demerara (ECD), has found the cause of death to be peritonitis. According to a statement from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) issued today, peritonitis is an infection of the […] The post Death in lockups: Man died due to infection of abdomen – PME appeared first on INews Guyana.
Min. Walrond attends RSS Council of Ministers Meeting in St Lucia
Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond is currently attending the Regional Security System (RSS) Council of Ministers’ Meeting in St Lucia. The meeting brings together regional leaders and international partners to advance collective security, resilience, and stability across the Caribbean. “As our region faces evolving security challenges, Guyana remains committed to standing shoulder to shoulder […] The post Min. Walrond attends RSS Council of Ministers Meeting in St Lucia appeared first on INews Guyana.