The Secretariat of the Guyana Elections Commission has taken note of the public ridicule by some Commissioners on the draft work-plan for the conduct of the national recount; presented for discussion, amendments and consideration. Though cognizant that the 156 days proposed for the activity may be quite a lengthy duration in the present circumstance, the […]
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Traffic Dept enforcing social distancing among public transportation
The Guyana Police Force Traffic Department is working assiduously to enforce the public transportation restrictions outlined by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure amid COVID-19. This was disclosed by Chief Traffic Officer Linden Isles during a telephone interview with DPI. Part of the restrictions clearly states “a person who provides public transportation in a motor vehicle […]
Lindener tested positive for COVID-19
A resident of Wisroc Linden has tested positive for COVID-19. According to reports, the man was hospitalized at the Mackenzie hospital after displaying severe respiratory symptoms of the virus. He was later transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital where the test was administered and confirmed as positive. According to the Regional Democratic Council, the patient […]
BREAKING NEW: Alleged mastermind in Rose Hall Town businessman’s murder caught
By Tracey Khan – After being on the run for over a month, Daniel Mc Lennon called ‘Dutty’ of Rose Hall Town was apprehended on Wednesday by ranks of the Major Crimes Unit in Lane Avenue, Georgetown, according to a senior police source in Berbice. Mc Lennon is the alleged mastermind in the murder Of […]
VAT on water, electricity removed as Gov’t mulls stimulus package
The Government is considering several proposals to offer relief to various sections of the country to cushion the financial fallout from COVID-19 effects. This was disclosed by Finance Minister Winston Jordan via a skype interview. He cited the reduction of Value Added Tax on several items as part of the fight against the pandemic. “For […]
Ministry of Public Health looking to have Private Hospitals test for Coronavirus
Private Hospitals may soon be able to begin testing for COVID-19. This is according to Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence. The Minister explained that her Ministry is currently working on Public-Private partnerships with private hospitals and has already initiated the process. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Shamedo Persaud was given the task of […]
Guyana records two new COVID-19 cases
The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Guyana now stands at 33. While the number of coronavirus deaths locally stands at 5 with the most recent death occurring on April 6, 2020. This was disclosed by Public Health Minister Hon. Volda Lawrence in her update to the nation today. As of […]
Eight Coronavirus patients recover; test negative
Eight persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have recovered after a period of isolation and medical treatment. This good news was announced by Public Health Minister, Hon. Volda Lawrence on Monday, during her daily update to the nation on the COVID-19 situation in Guyana. The Minister disclosed that these persons were linked […]
Armed medical worker detained after threatening to shoot partner
A female staff of a medical institution who allegedly threatened to shoot her male partner with an unlicensed pistol was disarmed on Monday. According to police the incident took place at Chapel Street , New Amsterdam , Berbice. The woman was disarmed and the weapon with two live ammunition was promptly handed over to the […]
GECOM to request CARICOM’s return
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Monday said that it will be requesting the return of the high-level CARICOM team to give validation to the national recount of votes. Though not in a supervisory role, the commission believes that the team’s presence will give credibility to the process. GECOM Commissioner Vincent Alexander said that the […]