Follow INews Guyana, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/inews-guyana Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:01:45 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HlhrWgNohqhC4fjc6hd5eWF An 18-year-old construction worker lost his life today after he fell from the fourth floor of a building in Georgetown. The worker, identified as Javid Shaw from Dochfour, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was working on the fourth floor of an apartment complex under construction at Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown, when he fell. According […]]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:47:36 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HlhrWgNohqhC4fjc6hd5eWF https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_Hm5V7Xy7hsho4eLGixeGJZp The new $515 million Sister Hazel Campayne Block was on Tuesday commissioned at the St Rose’s High School by Minister of Education Priya Manickchand. While giving the keynote address, Minister Manickchand said that the fact that the block is named after Sister Hazel displays the government’s gratitude to the many people who have been positively […]]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:46:31 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_Hm5V7Xy7hsho4eLGixeGJZp https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HlwaZz5SLyDG_9M7fKGWt0o Guyana is taking a lead role in the Caribbean Agriculture sector with the establishment of the Regional Food Hub. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha as he made a presentation in a meeting with the President of the Islamic Development Bank H.E. Dr Mohammed Sulaiman on Monday. The land for the facility […]]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:05:03 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HlwaZz5SLyDG_9M7fKGWt0o https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HmIEVDwMhgdfZNaYRWadcX6 A sparking and overheated electrical transformer resulted in the fiery destruction of a house located at Lot 74 Saywah Street, Cane Grove, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD). The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) said it received a call at 3:10hrs on Monday about the fire and it immediately dispatched a team to the scene. Upon arrival, […]]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:55:20 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HmIEVDwMhgdfZNaYRWadcX6 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_Hk_02RZzJg6J8qq6eZJzUh9 Executive Member of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNC/R) Dr Richard Van West-Charles has been selected by the Guyana Government to be its new Ambassador to Venezuela. West-Charles is the son-in-law of late Guyanese President Forbes Burnham, who was also the founding leader of the PNC. Just two years ago, West-Charles was vying for the […]]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:43:24 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_Hk_02RZzJg6J8qq6eZJzUh9 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HlM4k3_A-7V_B-xWH3zZqEA Orica Mining Services, in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Guyana Geology and Mines Commission, and the Guyana Mining School, commenced a  three-day “Safe and Efficient Blasting in Mining and Quarrying” program at the Marriott Hotel today. The course is targeted to experienced blasters and blasters helpers, who will benefit from informative presentations, interactive […]]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:21:31 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HlM4k3_A-7V_B-xWH3zZqEA https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HlmVMlCP9EyVt3hDS9njgCr Following a series of mandatory inspections, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Tuesday seized and destroyed a number of cigarettes, electrical fittings and equipment, and safety matches that failed to comply with their standards. The GNBS Product Compliance Department regularly monitors these items at the ports of entry and sales outlets upon importation. […]]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:18:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HlmVMlCP9EyVt3hDS9njgCr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HnDBaOlGkC70yVCAQLB0bf5 The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) will now be issuing Mastercard Black Cards, unlocking a new level of service in the local financial sector. On Saturday, GBTI issued its first Mastercard Black Card to President Irfaan Ali and First Lady Arya Ali. GBTI’s CEO James Foster said the bank is thrilled to introduce […]]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:55:08 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HnDBaOlGkC70yVCAQLB0bf5 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HnDBaOlGkC704eLGixeGJZp As Government continues to make strides in its partnership with the private sector to diversify Guyana’s economy, Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh yesterday led a team of officials from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) headed by its President Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser on a tour of Tacama Gold Incorporated’s corn and soya bean project in […]]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:40:08 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HnDBaOlGkC704eLGixeGJZp https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HmxXqRDJ0KW0heIF_fEM9tn Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred at the intersection of the Avenue of the Republic and Regent Street, Georgetown at around 19:15hrs on Monday. The identity of the victim is not yet known; police suspect he was a vagrant with no fixed place of abode. The accident involved a motor lorry with trailer, […]]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:33:13 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HmxXqRDJ0KW0heIF_fEM9tn https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HmxXqRDJ0KW0iuZukmJ4mr4 A pedestrian was this morning killed in an accident along the Agricola Public Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD). Dead is 70-year-old Hardat Harriram of Old Road Eccles, EBD. The incident occurred at around 05:20hrs and involved motor jeep PJJ 9372, driven by a 38-year-old resident of Annandale, East Coast Demerara. Police said the jeep was […]]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:23:16 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HmxXqRDJ0KW0iuZukmJ4mr4 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HkFBFIl1fsAC2sGk81fO-bN As China commemorates the 74th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (ret’d), Mark Phillips has congratulated the country on its remarkable achievements over the past decades, owing to the futuristic vision of the Chinese leaders. The PM was at the time delivering remarks at a reception […]]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:14:01 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HkFBFIl1fsAC2sGk81fO-bN https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HlmRjr5XeupYQBC78OgjhDM Mavis Bartrum also known as “Mother B” is now 101 years old. She reached the milestone on Saturday. The centenarian was a seamstress by profession. For many years, she sewed a lot of fashionable garments for people within her community. She stopped sewing in 2021. In her younger days “Mother B” also farmed. She was […]]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:47:39 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HlmRjr5XeupYQBC78OgjhDM https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HlmRjr5XeupYcqq6eZJzUh9 Over the past few years, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has played an increasingly important role in financing projects in Guyana. Now, IsDB President, Dr Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser is in Guyana to engage in high level talks with Government officials. The IsDB president will be visiting a number of Latin American countries between September […]]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:44:06 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HlmRjr5XeupYcqq6eZJzUh9 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HlMjDiQdU7ZO67VFky8BpXO   The Chairman of Cane Grove Water Users Association (WUA) is alleging that $12 million has gone missing from the Association’s coffers. WUA Chairman Vivekanand Harrypersaud says the previous management committee withdrew the money without the relevant permission and has not provided any documentation as to the reason for the withdrawal. According to Harrypersaud, the […]]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:33:24 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HlMjDiQdU7ZO67VFky8BpXO https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HkVl3Z7pMn6tQm0QkxGtqLL A man is now dead while another injured following an accident this afternoon along the Independence Boulevard, Albouystown, Georgetown. Dead is Keith Akeem Fletcher, who was riding a motorcycle at the time of the crash. The identity of the injured man is unknown but he was the pillion rider of the bike. Reports are that […]]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:28:51 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HkVl3Z7pMn6tQm0QkxGtqLL https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HnzHoLAFDpcr1T72x6uxjiK The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Team of the Tournament has been announced. The team has been selected by the TV commentary panel; Ian Bishop, Daren Ganga, Samuel Badree, Carlos Brathwaite, Danny Morrison and Nikhil Uttamchandani. The team is as follows: Saim Ayub (Guyana Amazon Warriors) Brandon King (Jamaica Tallawahs) Shai Hope (Guyana Amazon […]]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:18:31 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HnzHoLAFDpcr1T72x6uxjiK https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HnzHoLAFDpcr27fhEn5oRuR The Ministry of Education on Monday launched EDpal, an innovative application set to revolutionise the way learners from across the country access educational content at their convenience. This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide a convenient and effective tool for reinforcing learning, reviewing challenging subjects, and improving academic performance, utilizing approved content which is also aired […]]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:15:39 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HnzHoLAFDpcr27fhEn5oRuR https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HmcPOpM28Xf88fGo0LrnZNO The registration form for the January 2024 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination is available. Registration forms are obtainable at the Examinations Division, Queen’s College Compound, Regional Education Offices, and on the Ministry of Education website: https://go.education.gov.gy/arcf8. The closing date for the return of the registration forms to the Examinations Division, Queen’s College Compound is […]]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:02:12 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HmcPOpM28Xf88fGo0LrnZNO https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HnV0oyfuekSU1RpWVnEcNkS Dr. Steve Surujbally, who served as Chairman of GECOM for 15 years before retiring in 2017, has taken the government to court over its plans to compulsorily acquire his land situated at Plantation Nouvelle Flanders, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara). The government’s acquisition of the land is necessary for the gas to energy project at […]]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:08:19 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/xFs-7XGS_HnV0oyfuekSU1RpWVnEcNkS