The total number of confirmed cases of the novel corona virus (COVID-19) in Guyana now stands at 29 as of April 5, 2020. Of the 29 confirmed cases, 25 are active and 4 are deceased. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Public Health. A total number of 110 persons have now been tested. Another 157 […]
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Former OceanView Hotel to be used as dedicated COVID-19 Centre
The former Ocean View Hotel located on the Rupert Craig Highway, Liliendaal will be used as a dedicated COVID-19 facility to treat and monitor patients. The facility will house 300 critical patient one it is operational. Chairman of the National COVID-19 Taskforce (NCTF), Honourable Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo today revealed that the taskforce is preparing […]
CDC commence hamper distribution to vulnerable communities
The Civil Defence Commission’s (CDC) National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) today commenced distributing food and sanitation items to vulnerable communities throughout Guyana. The house-to-house exercise will last during the one month of emergency measures implemented by the Ministry of Public Health. Speaking to DPI, CDC’s Director-General, Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig said the commission’s staff, volunteers, […]
Guyana confirms 24th case of COVID
Minister of Public Health Hon. Volda Lawrence, this evening confirmed that Guyana recorded its 24th case of COVID-19. The Ministry continues to offer psychosocial support for those in need of these services. The Ministry of Public Health is again calling on all citizens to heed the health advisories and observe the correct hygiene measures and […]
Vendors ignore Port Mourant market’s move to stop Saturday vending
It is business as usual for many vendors at the Port Mourant market as many on the Corentyne are not adhering to the decision made by the Port Mourant NDC to halt “Saturday market” vending. The NDC’s decision was guided by the Ministry of Public Health, in its effort to ease the spread of COVID-19 […]
Port Mourant market in Berbice closed until further notice
In light of the global pandemic COVID-19, the Port Mourant NDC on Friday made a decision to close the Port Mourant market which will be effective from Friday, April 03rd, and also vending on the roadside will be prohibited until further notice. This decision came after it was advised for persons to maintain 6ft distance […]
BREAKING NEWS: COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES – National 6PM – 6AM curfew imposed
Below is the statement in its entirety by the Ministry of Public Health: These emergency measures are made pursuant to the paragraphs (1) and (2)(b) of the Direction by the President, given under the Public Health Ordinance, Cap. 145, and published in the Gazette, Legal Supplement B, 16th March 2020. The measures shall take effect […]
GECOM announces plans for recount
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) moments ago announced that it will be moving ahead with a full recount of all votes cast in the General and Regional Elections of March 2. Details from the commission stated that the recount will be done chronologically, beginning from Region One, Barima-Waini. Further details of the process will be […]
GECOM Commissioner to meet to decide way forward
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will meet again on Friday to continue discussions on the way forward following the ruling of the Full Court on Tuesday, March 31, which dismissed an injunction filed by Ulita Grace Moore, blocking a national recount of the March 2, General and Regional Elections. Topping the agenda tomorrow will be […]
Municipal markets to be closed until further notice
The Georgetown Mayor and City Council will be closing all municipal markets effective from Saturday, April 4, 2020, as it continues to implement temporary measures to put an end the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). A public notice issued by the Municipality’s Markets Department on Thursday stated that all markets and street vending operations […]