Guyana’s COVID-19 death toll continues to rise and today the Ministry of Public Health announced the 26th death. Now, this comes mere hours after the country recorded three COVID-19 related deaths on Wednesday, while the confirmed positives cases moved up to 737 as of Tuesday, 18th, August. A release from the Ministry of Health said […]
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Press Release on the Lusignan Prison Murder. Murder Weapons and additional 111 improvised weapons found during search
Remanded Prisoner Shawn Peters, age 4o, was attacked and injured by four (04) prisoners in Holding Bay 1 at about 22:50 hours on August 17, 2020. Prisoner Peters who was admitted to prison on August 3, 2020 charged for the offence “Larceny of Articles” was held in the isolation unit and was transferred to the […]
Three COVID-19 deaths recorded, bringing the total now to 25
The Ministry of Health in a release to the media has confirmed that the COVID-19 related death toll has now climbed to 25. According to the Ministry’s release, two persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation and a third who died while receiving care at […]
Guyana reports three more COVID-19 related deaths
The Ministry of Health in a media release stated that two other persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and a third died while receiving care at Bartica Hospital and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. The patients who died in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the GPHC were both males, ages ninety three and eighty seven. Up until their passing, the two were receiving expert […]
Lusignan Prison inmate dies following a jailhouse fight
Dead is 40yr old Aldryn Adonis c/d Ehawn Peters. He was on remand for Simple Larceny. The murder was reportedly committed by four inmates from the said prison. According to a police report, their initial investigation revealed that the deceased was in bay two, while the suspects were in bay one. On Tuesday, August 17th […]
Deputy Commissioner sent on 192 days leave
Deputy Commissioner of Police Paul Williams today proceeded on 192 days annualised vacation leave which was owed to him. The Guyana Police Force Public Relations Department made the announcement today. Williams who is now 51yrs old is expected to be off the job until 24th February 2021. This newscast understands that the directive was given […]
Former government Minister Simona Broomes and her driver charged and released on their own recognisance
Farmer killed by his son
Dead is Collis Joseph of Ithaca, West Bank Berbice. His 18 year old son is being sought by the police for the incident. According to reports, the two were involved in a heated argument over a bicycle on Saturday and it spilled over to today when the father visited the young man’s home. Police commander […]
National Budget in 21 days says Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo
18 new COVID-19 cases recorded but recoveries have jumped to 306
The Ministry of Health today reported that during the period August 10-14, 59 new COVID-19 cases were recorded. The cases according to Dr. Shamdeo Persaud, the Country’s Chief Medical Officer said the cases are from Region 4, 7,9 and 10. He also said that 306 persons have recovered based on the new guidelines released by […]