Guyana Defence Force Medic, Lance Corporal (LCPL) Thirston Tappin, rendered medical attention to Ms. Nairobi Marquez, 34, which resulted in the safe delivery of a baby boy, on August 19, 2020, at her home at Kaikan. LCPL Tappin is currently serving at the GDF Location at Kaikan on Guyana’s border with Venezuela. LCPL Tappin had […]
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Gov’t announces new appointments
The Office of the President is pleased to make the following announcements in relation to new appointments in the Government. The following appointments are hereby made: Capt. Gerald Gouveia – National Security Adviser to the President Mr. Lennox Shuman – Advisor to the Minister of Public Works on Civil Aviation Mr. Ralph Ramkarran – Advisor […]
64 pounds of marijuana found stashed in burial ground
The marijuana was found between some tombs in the Cemetery at Kingelly Seadam, West Coast Berbice this morning. That operation was headed by Commander Regional Division #5 Senior Superintendent Edmond Cooper. The marijuana was found in two large transparent bulky plastic parcels which when weighed had a total of 29,030 grams, or 64 pounds. In […]
News In-depth for Friday 21st August, 2020
Former director of Sports Christopher Jones arrested
Jones was arrested just after 12:30 this morning and was taken to the Diamond police lockups. Jones was reportedly detained for simple larceny. Jones and the police had a stand-off for hours, after the lawmen attempted to break into his Tucville house. His lawyer Darren Wade even secured an injunction from the acting Chief Justice […]
No evidence to suggest that cocaine found in Germany was loaded in Guyana, despite loopholes
“Nevertheless, there were unearthed loopholes and irregularities regarding the local handling of the shipment which has resulted in a collaborative investigation by CANU and GRA seeking to amend same.“ According to the Customers Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) the suspected narcotic was found in one twenty feet (20 ft) container containing several bags of white rice […]
Guyana reports 30th COVID-19 death
As of 18:00hrs on August 20, 2020, Guyana recorded thirty (30) COVID-19 related deaths.The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that oneother person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). The deceased was a 73- year-old man and a patient of the transitional ward at […]
70 new confirmed COVID-19 cases bring the total now to 849. The death toll has now moved to 29.
The total confirmed cases by gender are males 421, while females are 425. 399 persons have recovered and 333 are in home isolation. 8 Persons are in the COVID-19 ICU. On Wednesday, Guyana recorded 4 COVID-19 deaths in one day bringing the total to 29. 4 Persons succumbed to the deadly Coronavirus on Wednesday bringing […]
6 in custody following the discovery of charred remains believed to be that of missing Canadian Citizen
A Family’s worst fears were confirmed today after the charred remains believed to be that of missing Canadian Citizen Nicholas Jaipaul were found. The 23-year-old man went missing last Sunday and relatives were keeping their fingers crossed and praying for his safe return. Police B Division Commander Calvin Brutus told this newscast that the maid […]