Since March 11, Guyana has recorded 92 confirmed cases of COVID-19. These 92 cases are inclusive of 8 deaths and 27 recoveries including three today. This was disclosed by Public Health Minister Hon. Volda Lawrence in the daily update to the nation. So far, a total of 639 persons have been tested with 547 of […]
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President Granger welcomes announcement of date for national recount
His Excellency President David Granger has welcomed the announcement by the Guyana Election Commission, for the commencement of the national recount of the March 2nd, 2020, General and Regional Elections. The Head of State’s remarks come immediately after the commission would have officially gazetted the Order for the national recount. “I welcome the Commission’s announcement. […]
The much anticipated National Vote Recount to start on Wednesday May 6th 2020.
Government nominated Commissioner Vincent Alexander said the CARICOM team will be Scrutinizing the process. He updated the media after today’s meeting.
The much anticipated National Vote Recount to start on Wednesday May 6th 2020
PPP Nominated Commissioner Sase Gunraj said the issue of live streaming of the process was back before the commission today. He spoke to reporters after the meeting today.
National recount set for May 6
The long-awaited national recount of the March 2nd, General and Regional Elections will get underway on Wednesday, May 6. This was confirmed by Commissioner of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Vincent Alexander. Emerging from a commission meeting last evening which lasted for several hours, Alexander said the operational plan and final order for the recount […]
GECOM establishes procedures for handling of issues during recount
Government Commissioner, Charles Corbin, has reiterated the Guyana Elections Commission, (GECOM’s) readiness for the recount of ballots from the March 2nd 2020, Regional and General Elections. GECOM on Saturday met with representatives from political parties who contested the elections, to iron out any concerns or issues they may have had. Responding to questions from the […]
Confirmed COVID-19 cases remain at 82; 3 patients in ICU
The Ministry of Public Health has reported that as of May 2, 2020 the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Guyana remains at 82. This is inclusive of 9 deaths. Twenty-four persons have been medically cleared and have since recovered from the virus. A total of 582 persons have been tested, with 500 […]
West Ruimveldt youth wanted for murder
Following a dispute between two neighbors, a 56- year-old woman is dead after she was shot in her right eye. A wanted bulletin has been issued for Timothy Evans, an 18- year- old of Lot 67 West Ruimveldt, Georgetown who police believe is responsible for her death. The teen went into hiding after allegedly committing […]
Men involved in fatal Berbice River boat accident remanded you prison via Skype
By Farah Bates – Twenty – year -old Kevin Archer, Ramnarine Punwasie, 23, Carl Williams, 51, boat captain Marvin Kissoon, 39, and Natram Punwasie, 38, were on Thursday charged and remanded to prison for possession of narcotics when they appeared at the New Amsterdam Magistrates’ Court before by Magistrate Peter Hugh. The men were involved […]
High – level CARICOM team to arrive May 1
Three member CARICOM high-level team to arrive tomorrow to oversee the National Vote Recount. The information was related to members of the media by Gecom’s public relations officer Yolanda Ward last evening. She said the specifics of the flight details are not known at this point in time. The members of the Caricom team that […]