Escape was short-lived for an inmate who attempted to flee the New Amsterdam Prison this morning. He was recaptured with minutes following swift action by the police ranks on-site. The inmate, Rei Joseph escaped at around 6:51am and was back in the prison by 7:10am. In a statement released by the Guyana Prison Service, Superintendent […]
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“Jokes on You” – Dancehall star ‘AJJI’ creating waves with new single
By Tracey Khan – Dancehall Artiste ‘Ajji’ is a lyrical genius who has mastered the art of being business savvy and innovative when it comes to his craft as an entertainer. Riding on the crest of a successful performance at Power 105’s Breakfast Club Host, Angela Yee’s Day in New York, Ajji whose former stage name […]
98 out of 99 Region 1 ballot boxes completed
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) reported that as of 02:00 hours today, 28 ballot boxes were completed; ten for Region 1, four for Region 2, seven for Region 3 and another seven for Region 4. A total of 98 out of the 99 boxes for Region 1 were completed at the end of the day. […]
40 Lindeners placed before the court for curfew violation
Forty Lindeners were arrested and charged for breaking the 6pm to 6am curfew as ranks of Region Ten’s Police Division continue to be proactive in enforcing the mandatory regulation. Many of these curfew breakers were caught as a result of roadblocks, community patrols and responding to calls of persons breaking social distancing regulations for entertainment […]
Woman killed by her son-in-law was stabbed 14 times, the murder was witnessed by her 3-year-old grandson.
1 new recovery; no new COVID-19 cases
One more person has recovered from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) bringing the total to 42. Since March 11, Guyana has been confirmed to have 113 COVID-19 cases. No new cases were recorded today. Of these 113 cases, only 61 are active cases with Guyana having recorded 10 deaths and 42 recoveries. This was disclosed by […]
Coalition to release tabulations as GECOM completes each District – Min. Patterson
As the Guyana Election Commission (GECOM) moves ahead with Day 9 of the national recount of ballots cast in the cast in the March 2 General and Regional Elections, Minister of Public Infrastructure Hon. David Patterson announced that the APNU-AFC coalition intends to release the tabulations it has made. The minister disclosed that the tabulations […]
Recount of Region 5 votes likely to begin on Thursday
The recount of votes cast in the March 2 General and Regional Elections in Region Five is likely to commence on Thursday, May 14, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) reported today. The commission anticipates a prompt start with the Region Five’s ballots since the recount process in Region One is almost complete. According to GECOM’s […]
Two more recoveries; no new COVID-19 cases
Two more novel coronavirus (COVID-19) recoveries have been recorded bringing the total to 41. Since March 11, Guyana has been confirmed to have 113 COVID-19 cases. No new cases were recorded today. Of these 113 cases, Guyana has recorded 10 deaths and 41 recoveries. This was disclosed by Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Gordon-Boyle […]