General Council of the Guyana Teachers’ Union decided not to support Ministry of Education’s plan to conduct classes and examinations during the COVID19 pandemic. The decision was based on the fact that Guyana’s situation remains fluid. Positive cases of Coronavirus are still been recorded and this posses a threat to the wellbeing of all Guyanese […]
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Grade 6, 11 and 12 students expected to return to school June 15
The Education Ministry on Friday addressed concerns about teachers and students returning to school for the sitting of the NGSA, CSEC and CAPE examinations citing numerous sanitation and other measures to ensure the safety of everyone involved. As students and teachers prepare to head back to school for a few weeks for major examinations, the […]
Salesman charged with the murder of Atlantic Gardens businesswoman
The suspect, Rafeek Khan appeared in the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court this morning before Magistrate Marissa Mettleholzer via skype to answer to the indictable charge. He was charged with the murder of sixty-one-year-old Monica Singh Beekhary known as Sattie. The businesswoman was found dead in her Atlantic Gardens, East Coast Demerara home on Monday. When the […]
Seven more COVID-19 recoveries recorded
For the third day in a row, the Ministry of Public Health has again reported that there are no new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19); the total number of positive cases remains at 153. The ministry also disclosed that seven more persons have recovered from the virus. this now takes the total number of […]
Confirmed COVID-19 cases remain at 153
As of June 2, 2020, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus remains at 153. The Ministry of Public Health is also reporting that there are no new COVID-19 related deaths. Of the 153 cases, Guyana has recorded 12 deaths and 70 recoveries. Fourteen more tests were conducted with the last 24 hours […]
Mandatory 7-day home quarantine for stranded Guyanese upon return
As the first wave of stranded Guyanese makes their way home during the second week of June, all will be subjected to a mandatory seven-day quarantine at their homes. Under strict instructions, the returning nationals will not be permitted to leave their homes during the 7 days except to seek emergency medical services. Further, none […]
Curfew, emergency measures extended to a June 17
The COVID-19 Emergency Measures (No.3) published in the Gazette 29 April 2020, and effective until June 3, 2020, has been extended to 17 June 2020, as advised by the National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF). This also means the 6pm-6am curfew will remain in effect until 17 June 2020. The Emergency Measures also speaks to, among […]
BREAKING NEWS: Murder accused Marcus Bisram freed again
The United States based Guyanese millionaire businessman was released from the Camp Street prison in Georgetown moments ago following a decision from a High Court Judge decision. We will bring you more details as it becomes available.
Developing story: Man in custody after killing 61-year-old woman
The police were called to a house at 152-154 Begonia Drive, Atlantic Gardens, East Coast Demerara after the motionless body of a 61-year-old woman was found in the house. The woman was identified as Sattie Beekharry. When the police arrived on the scene the suspect concealed himself in the ceiling to prevent being arrested. The […]
Guyana records 12th COVID-19 death
Minister of Public Health Hon. Volda Lawrence this morning confirmed the 12th death in Guyana as a result of COVID-19 complications. The deceased is an 87 year old male, Mr. Daymon John of the Palms Geriatric Home. Mr. John passed early this morning. The ministry and Government of Guyana express deepest condolences to the family […]