The Ministry of Public Health has today confirmed the second case of COVID-19 in Guyana. The Ministry will provide further details subsequently. The Ministry urges all Guyanese to remain calm and take the necessary preventative measures and precautions as per the public advisories.
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Berbice businessman killed while celebrating his birthday
By Farah Bates – A 78 – year- old businessman of Cotton Tree, West Coast Berbice was shot and killed at about 23:00hrs on Friday night outside Sandra’s Snackette, Stelling Road, Rosignol when three masked men armed with handguns and a chopper pounced on him and a few others. The deceased has been identified as Tony Bisnauth […]
Police issued wanted bulletin for Devon Harris
The police issued a wanted bulletin for 40-year -old, Devon Harris of Friendship East Bank Demerara following the death of a Region 10 resident. He is wanted for questioning in relation to the murder of Akeem Caesar who was killed at Black Water Backdam, Mahdia. Caesar, a 24 year old miner of Wismar, Linden was […]
Guyana today recorded its first case of the Coronavirus
The confirmation came after tests were conducted on the remains of a 52-year-old woman who recently returned from New York. The woman died at the Georgetown Public Hospital this morning. She was rushed to the GPHC last night with complaints of respiratory issues. The GPHC this morning took steps to sanitize the Accident and Emergency […]
Attorney – at – Law Forde reacts to CJ’s ruling on injunction brought against GECOM
Caricom delegation arrives in Guyana hoping to quell political deadlock
President David Granger, this afternoon, welcomed the Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, OR, to Guyana at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport. Prime Minister Mottley, who is also Chairperson of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is leading the delegation of regional Prime Ministers on a special two-day mission to Guyana. PM Mottley is […]
Four charged with brutal murder of Rose Hall Town businessman
By Farah Bates – Emotions were high as family members of Rose Hall Town businessman, Lomenzo Johnny aka “Sham” gathered outside the courtroom as the murder accused made their appearance. The four men who were jointly charged appeared before Magistrate Alex Moore at the number 51 Magistrates’ Court where the charges were read to them. […]
Rose Hall youth wanted for the murder of Businessman
The Guyana Police force on Tuesday issued a wanted bulletin for Daniel Mc Lennon C/D “Dutty” of Rose Hall Town Corentyne Berbice. According to a release from the police, Daniel is wanted for questioning in relation to a murder committed on Lomenzo Johnny known as “sham”. The murder occurred between February 26th and 27th 2020 […]
Driver allegedly responsible for hit and run accident surrenders to police; charged
By Farah Bates – A 40- year-old man of Lot 55 Whim, Corentyne Berbice was Tuesday morning charged for causing the death of a 25-year-old motorcyclist on Saturday night last. The deceased, Shawn Smith of Lot 17 Fingal Street Rose Hall Town, was killed on the Letter Kenny Public Road following a hit and run […]
Rose Hall man killed in suspected hit and run accident
Police are investigating a suspected hit and run fatal accident which left a motor cyclist dead. The man’s bruised body was found in an unconscious state on the Letter Kenny Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice on Saturday evening at 10:55pm. The victim has since been identified as 25yr old Shawn Smith, of lot 17 Fingal Street,Rose […]