INews Guyana

100 police officers to receive forensic training

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:16:07 GMT

A total of 100 police officers will be trained to achieve internationally recognised standards in evidence collection, and increased awareness in standards for societal and citizens’ security. Commissioner of Police (Ag.) Mr. Nigel Hoppie, made this disclosure at the first online training workshop on standards for citizens’ security at the Guyana Police Training Centre, Eve […]

Labourer chopped to face by drinking buddy

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:13:25 GMT

A 29-year-old labourer of Essequibo Coast is now nursing a chop wound to his face after he was involved in a fight with his drinking buddy at around 16:45hrs on Monday. Mortimer Sooknanan and the suspect, a 57-year-old miner, were consuming alcohol at the Anna Regina Squatting Area where the duo were involved in an […]

Plans afoot to boost peanut industry in Region 9

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 23:30:29 GMT

The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of the Upper Takutu – Upper Essequibo (Region Nine) will procure peanut shellers to boost production in the industry. Regional Chairman, Mr. Bryan Allicock made this announcement during a community engagement in Aranaputa on Saturday. The meeting was led by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall. The […]

Over 500 Guyanese re-employed at Aurora Gold Mine

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 23:00:33 GMT

Some 587 Guyanese have been re-employed by Aurora Gold Mine after being laid off earlier this year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This was disclosed by Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, who visited the mining operations on Monday to recommission the company’s Processing Plant. “This is quite outstanding because at our first meeting a […]

Anna Regina Deputy Mayor dies from Covid-19

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:27:49 GMT

Deputy Mayor of Anna Regina, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) Rudolph Williams has passed away at the Georgetown Public Hospital. INews was informed that Williams was diagnosed with Covid-19. Reports are that he was hospitalised some two weeks ago at the Suddie Hospital and then transferred to the GPHC for better medical care. His immediate relatives are […]

35 new Covid cases recorded from 353 tests

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 21:25:57 GMT

Guyana has recorded 35 new Covid-19 cases from 353 tests, bringing the total confirmed cases to 5,189 as of November 24, 2020. The total number of deaths due to the virus stands at 147. The latest fatality is that of a 87-year-old male from Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) who died while receiving care at […]

87-Y-O man from Region Six dies from Covid-19

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:54:06 GMT

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died. This takes the total number of deaths from the pandemic to 147. The latest fatality is a 87-year-old male from Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) who died while receiving care at a medical facility. […]

Aurora Gold Mine Processing Plant recommissioned

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:45:18 GMT

Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat on Monday recommissioned the Aurora Gold Mine Processing Plant, following its acquisition by Zijin Mining Group Company Limited last August. He was taken on a guided tour of the mine, where he inspected staff accommodation, health, and recreational facilities. The Natural Resources Minister was accompanied by President of the […]

Albion man to spend 3 years behind bars for ganja possession

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:19:29 GMT

A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged on Tuesday after he was found with a quantity of marijuana in his possession. Khemraj Ramlall of Lot 2 Doctor Bush, Albion, Corentyne, Berbice, (Region Six) was arrested after he was found with 20grams of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. He appeared at the Albion Magistrate’s Court […]

Guyana, Suriname working to resume ferry service

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:30:54 GMT

The authorities in Guyana and Suriname are working to have the ferry service between the two countries resumed as early as possible and are exploring a temporary arrangement to fill the gap. During a joint press conference at the Presidential Palace in Paramaribo on Tuesday, both Presidents Irfaan Ali and Chandrikapersad Santokhi related that the […]

Corrupt prison officers fired – Minister Benn

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:00:09 GMT

Several prison officers have been terminated after they were found to be involved in various corrupt activities, including assisting inmates to smuggle contraband at the penitentiaries. This revelation was made by Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn during an interview with the media on Monday, after he was questioned about the frequent jailbreaks – the latest […]

Bridge linking Guyana and Suriname one step closer to reality as formal agreement signed

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:57:05 GMT

By Jainarine Deonauth The Governments of Guyana and Suriname on Tuesday signed a formal agreement for the construction of a bridge across the Corentyne River, physically linking the two countries. The agreement was signed by Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugh Todd and his Surinamese counterpart, Albert Ramdin in the presence of the Presidents of […]

Baker Hughes to pump US$8M into oil field facility at Land of Canaan

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:50:56 GMT

US Energy technology company; Baker Hughes, is looking to invest over US$8 million to build an oil field service facility in Guyana that will support upstream operations. That information was revealed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which previously announced that the company had submitted an application for the facility which is expected to be […]

Suriname-based Guyanese busted with 1.9kg of cocaine at CJIA

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:03:31 GMT

A 42-year-old Surinamese-based Guyanese woman has been arrested after she was busted with 1.9 kilograms of cocaine at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) in Guyana. The drug bust was made last night as the woman, Tommy-Ann Bunbury, was making her way onto a plane destined for JFK, New York, USA. According to a press […]

Lawyers trade barbs as election petitions case adjourned to Nov 30

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:32:44 GMT

By: Jarryl Bryan The hearing of the two election petitions filed by APNU/AFC has been adjourned until November 30, with Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George shooting down objections from attorney for one of the petitioners, Mayo Robertson, against submissions made by the State in the matter. During today’s hearing, Robertson contended in his preliminary objections […]

Linden man robbed of motorcycle at gunpoint

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:12:35 GMT

A 30-year-old man of Wismar Squatting Area, Linden was on Monday robbed of his motorcycle by an armed bandit outside of his home. The incident occurred at around 19:00hrs. Clifton Halley had parked his motorcycle in front of his house and went inside to collect his belongings to head to work. Upon returning to his […]

Over 80 women sign up to participate in CWI Coaching Foundation Course

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:50:19 GMT

Women’s cricket will take centre stage in the coming week as Cricket West Indies (CWI) continues to unfold its plan to grow the game and create more opportunities for females who are keen to develop their skills and help increase participation in the sport, at all levels, CWI reported. CWI will deliver a series of […]

Pedestrian killed after being struck down by truck at Agricola

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:19:30 GMT

A man who is yet to be identified is now dead after he was struck down by a truck at Agricola, East Bank Demerara (EBD). According to a police press release, the accident occurred on Monday at around 07:10hrs along the Agricola Public Road, EBD. Motor lorry GPP 8215 was proceeding north along the […]

James Bond arrested over land giveaways

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:12:03 GMT

Member of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) James Bond has been arrested for questioning in relation to the land giveaways under the former APNU/AFC Coalition. This was confirmed by Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum. Bond has been fingered by at least two businessmen as being the person who arranged all the deals and pocketed most […]

Guyana, Suriname to advance proposal for construction of Corentyne River Bridge

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:00:21 GMT

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali is currently on an official visit to the Republic of Suriname over the period November 23 to 26, 2020. The Head of State will engage in discussions with his Surinamese counterpart, Chandrikapersad Santokhi to build on the issues advanced during the visit of President Santokhi to Guyana last August. The […]