Winston Hazel has been sentenced to prison for three years and fined $8.7 million for cocaine trafficking. On Thursday last, Hazel was found guilty when he appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on charges relating to the offence of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, to wit, 5.814 kilograms […] The post Man jailed for 3 years, fined $8.7M for cocaine trafficking appeared first on INews Guyana.

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that every legitimately prequalified small contractor will receive at least one contract this year, but cautioned that the process is being slowed down by widespread attempts to cheat the system. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of the Public Day hosted at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), […] The post Every legitimate contractor will get a contract – VP Jagdeo appeared first on INews Guyana.

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has described Guyana as “the most secure location for exploration and investment in oil and gas,” while emphasising the nation’s commitment to maintaining environmental sustainability and low-carbon development. Addressing a gathering last Friday evening at the Maple Leaf Gala in Toronto, Canada, President Ali said Guyana has managed to preserve […] The post Guyana offers unmatched security for O&G investments – Pres. Ali appeared first on INews Guyana.

The Guyana Police Force, in collaboration with the US Embassy, earlier today, commenced a five-day training programme for key personnel of the Force at the Officers’ Training Centre, Camp Road, Georgetown. The training is being facilitated by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and is intended to equip ranks with the prerequisite skills in command-and-control management of […] The post US Embassy facilitates Command and Control training for GPF officers appeared first on INews Guyana.

As part of activities commemorating Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary, units of the Guyana Defence Force have commenced a series of community engagement initiatives aimed at strengthening civil-military relations and fostering closer collaboration with residents across several hinterland and riverine communities. Over the past week, ranks from the Force conducted outreach activities and engagements in communities […] The post GDF conducts community engagements in observance of 60th independence anniversary appeared first on INews Guyana.

The taxi driver who was stabbed during an argument with another driver on Friday evening has succumbed to his injuries. The dead man has been identified as 36-year-old Casey Chapman of South Sophia, Greater Georgetown. Based on police reports, Chapman was driving along Farmers Field, Plum Park, Sophia at around 23:45 hours when another vehicle […] The post Injured taxi driver in road rage stabbing dies appeared first on INews Guyana.

See below statement from Demerara Distillers Limited:  FIRST SHIPMENT OF BREEDING CATTLE ARRIVES FOR US$30M MOBLISSA FARM – DDL Fast-Tracks Guyana’s Dairy Revolution MOBLISSA, SOESDYKE LINDEN HIGHWAY, MAY 9, 2026: Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) today announced the arrival of the first shipment of high-yield milking cows from the United States of America, marking a historic turning […] The post First shipment of breeding cattle arrives for DDL’s US$30M Dairy Farm appeared first on INews Guyana.

See statement below from Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill: The Government of Guyana, over the last several months, engaged in a public pre-qualification process for small contractors undertaking projects valued at GYD$15 million and under, aimed at enhancing transparency, ensuring fairness and accountability, and promoting widespread participation and involvement in national development opportunities. This is […] The post Award to small contractors suspended amid complaints – Edghill appeared first on INews Guyana.

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday warned that the police would be called in if rice farmers attempt to manipulate the government’s newly announced subsidy programme by falsely dividing acreage among relatives to qualify for higher payments. The warning came during a farmers’ meeting at Auchlyne Primary School, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), where the […] The post Farmers attempting to exploit, manipulate subsidy system will be prosecuted – Mustapha warns appeared first on INews Guyana.

As work advances on the model smart and sustainable city along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, Silica City, President Dr Irfaan Ali is encouraging members of the Guyanese diaspora to explore investing in vacation homes there. The Head of State was addressing the Guyanese diaspora in Canada during an engagement at the Pearson Centre in Brampton, Ontario, […] The post Pres Ali woos Guyanese diaspora in Canada to invest, own vacation homes in Silica City appeared first on INews Guyana.