The Ministry of Health today recorded another two COVID-19 fatalities, taking the country’s death toll from the disease to 149. The two latest fatalities recorded are said to be a 69 year old man from Region 2 and a 53 year old woman from Region 4. Both persons, the Ministry said died while receiving treatment […]
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Mother of 7 busted at the Cheddie Jagan International Airport with drugs in books, deodorant, and makeup products
A mother of seven is in custody following the discovery of just over four pounds of cocaine that was concealed in stationary and makeup products in her bag at the Cheddie Jagan International Airport, yesterday, Monday. The Custom’s Anti-Narcotics Unit in a press statement said the woman who has been identified as Tommy Ann […]
President Ali and high level delegation touch down in Suriname for 3 day state visit
President Ali, First Lady and team arrived in neighbouring Suriname last night to a red carpet welcome. According to a release from the office of the President, the Head of State will engage in discussions with His Excellency President Chandrikapersad Santokhi to build on the issues advanced during President Santokhi’s visit to Guyana last August. […]
News In-depth for Monday 23rd November, 2020
PSC and the NATIONAL COVID-19 Task Force clash over a letter warning Palm Court about breaching the COVID-19 guidelines
The Private Sector Commission and the National COVID-19 Task Force are at odds and it has to do with a warning that was issued to the Palm Court Restaurant and Bar. The Main street bar has been accused of breaching the COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Task Force, now this comes even as the COVID-19 […]
ON POINT: Local software developer hoping to change the digital and software landscape
Two murder accused among three to escape Lusignan Prison
The Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Prison Service have launched a search for three prisoners who escaped the Holding Bay at the Lusignan Prisons. The three have been identified as 48-year-old Phillip Jhogroo, murder accused, his last known address is Lot B3 Goed Intent Leguan; 18-year-old Mark Emmanuel, robbery accused of Grove Sea Dam, […]
News In-depth for Friday 20th November, 2020
President Ali meets visiting UAE delegation
Press statement from office of the president His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali Thursday afternoon met with his Highness Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Juma Al Maktoum of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and an eight-member delegation who arrived today in Guyana on a three-day official state visit. Over the next few days, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook […]
Guyana’s COVID-19 related death now 143, with death of 66 year old woman
A sixty year old woman from the Demerara-Mahaica Region is the country’s latest COIVD-19 related death. The Health Ministry in a press statement said the woman died yesterday at one of its medical facility where she was being treated. The woman according to the Ministry died yesterday after testing positive for the respiratory infection. The […]