Seven more persons have recovered from COVID-19 which, since March 11, has been confirmed to have infected 93 Guyanese locally. Of these 93 cases, 49 are active cases with Guyana having recorded 10 deaths and 34 recoveries. The most recent death occurred on May 5. This was disclosed by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Shampoo Persaud […]
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Venezuelans among 22 arrested and charged for breaching curfew during birthday bash
22 persons were today placed on station bail at the Springlands Magistrates’ Court for breaching the curfew that was implemented by the Ministry of Public Health, in light of the Novel Coronavirus to curtail the spread of the disease. Among those 22 persons, 7 are Venezuelan Nationals who reside at the Mahogany hotel, located at […]
25 ballot boxes counted on day one of recount process
A total of twenty-five (25) ballot boxes were counted during day one of the national recount process of the March 2, 2020, General and Regional Elections. Seven boxes for Region 1; Region 2, six, Region 3, seven and Region 4, five boxes. This was confirmed by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Public Relations Officer (PRO), […]
Six new positive COVID-19 cases recorded in Linden
The mining town of Linden is now battling with nine cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), six of which were recorded among the recent cases. This is was disclosed by the Region Ten Regional Health and Emergency Committee (RHEC). It was discovered that five out of the six persons are from one family, and two […]
Hiccups with locks on ballot box containers
Seven of twelve juveniles who escaped the Sophia holding facility are still on the run
Law enforcement officials have launched a search for eight juveniles who escaped the Sophia holding facility sometime at approximately 23:00 yesterday. The eight were among a group of twelve who escaped. Four were recaptured sometime after the daring escape, but eight managed to elude the lawmen. The juveniles according to reports managed to overpower the […]
Region 1 RO with poll book said he said he is no longer on the Job, decline to disclose when he left the job, but the books are in the Mabaruma Office
The Guyana Elections Commission is making arrangements to get its poll books for Mabaruma from Returning Officer of Region 1, Trevon Harris. Contacted today, Harris said he is no longer on the job. Questioned as to when he left the job or had his services terminated, Harris said he did not know. Harris, however, said that […]
M&CC temporarily shut market gates after persons flout safety guidelines
Earlier this morning the Georgetown’s Mayor and City Council (M&CC) had reason to close the at the Stabroek Market gates temporarily. At 09:00 hours. the area was heavily packed and customers were seen not wearing face masks. Earlier this morning at the Stabroek Market, Georgetown’s Mayor and City Council (M&CC) had reason to close the […]
GECOM to provide live audio stream of recount on website, social media
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will be providing live audio broadcasts of the national recount of the March 2 ballots, on its website as well as its Facebook and YouTube pages, the commission’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) Yolanda Ward has informed. The national recount of the March 2, 2020, General and Regional Elections will commence […]
COVID-19 deaths now stand at 10; 93 confirmed cases
The Ministry of Public Health has reported that as of 5 May, 2020 the number of COVID-19-related deaths now stand at 10. With a new case recorded there are now 93 confirmed cases. Twenty-seven persons have been medically cleared and have since recovered from the virus. A total of 680 persons have been tested, with […]