Dead man has been identified as Rondel Haynes, 25, of Mango Lane East Ruimveldt. The man was said to be a father of 1 and was self employed. He was shot multiple times about his body and died on the spot. Grieving family members said the man recently returned to Guyana from Barbados. Police investigators […]
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Three killed in Corentyne Berbice road accident Sunday night
Dead are 21yr. old Jessica Leitch, of Rose Hall Town, Quacy Lewis, a member of the Guyana Defence Force and of Springlands, Berbice and Reon Moriah, 25, of 8 Circle Street, Corriverton, Berbice. The accident occurred around 23:30h on Sunday, August 2nd on the Whim Public Road, Corentyne Berbice and involved motor lorry # GJJ […]
One dead, four injured following shooting at Magic City Nightclub
The incident occurred just after 4:00 this morning and persons around the area said they woke to rapid gunshots coming from inside the Magic City Nightclub which is located on Garnette Street Kitty. The police were called to the scene after the gunshots ended and a 21-year-old taxi driver was found dead and others injured. […]
A 34 year old male is Guyana’s 21st COVID-19 death.
The Ministry of Public Health on Saturday night confirmed Guyana’s 21st COVID-19 fatality. 34 year old Doodkumar Sookraj, who lived on the East Bank of Demerara died on July 30th. 17 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded as of August 1, 2020. Confirmed Cases now at 430.
12 more cases of COVID-19 recorded —total now 413
The Ministry of Public Health has reported that twelve more persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus taking that total number of confirmed cases to 413. To date, 185 persons have recuperated from COVID-related illnesses. Deaths remain at 20. Currently, there are 208 active cases in institutional isolation at various facilities across Guyana; 50 […]
Corentyne Berbice family living in zinc house in need of help
Trafficking in Persons sees increase between 2018-2019
The number of migrants who are victims of Trafficking In Persons (TIP) has seen a marked increase between 2018-2019 and has been made worse by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic This was highlighted during a recent panel discussion on ‘COVID and Its Impact on TIP and the Migrant Population’ hosted by the Ministry of Social Protection. […]
Places of worship to reopen in controlled manner
Phase Four of the country’s reopening process is scheduled to begin on Saturday, August 1, 2020. During this stage remain largely the same as in Phase three. However, places of worship will be allowed to recommence in-persons worshipping, prayers, weddings and funerals in a controlled manner. Religious leaders will be expected to ensure that attendance […]
401 COVID-19 cases recorded in Guyana
As of the 30th July 2020, of the 78 tests done, the number of positive cases is now 401, with 20 COVID related deaths. The number of active cases in Institutional Isolation is 196; 50 persons are in institutional quarantine and 3 persons are in the COVID-ICU. To date, 185 persons have recovered. Two new […]