Below is a statement from the statement from the Carter Center Mission: After careful consideration, The Carter Center has withdrawn its electoral experts and international observers from Guyana. The Center remains committed to promoting democracy and constitutional reform in Guyana and is willing to return when the electoral process resumes, assuming international travel is feasible. […]
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GTT sets up toll-free Coronavirus response numbers
The Guyana Telephone & Telegram company (GTT) announced that all COVID-19 hotline numbers are toll-free. This decision came following a thorough discussion between the company and officials from the Ministry of Public Health amid the newest strain of the coronavirus pandemic. For easier access to information and as another precautionary step to prevent the spread […]
LINDEN DOUBLE MURDER: Businessman in custody
A 48-year-old businessman of Prosville Housing Scheme, Wismar, Linden is in police custody after he allegedly stabbed his ex-wife and her new lover Wednesday evening in their Wismar, Linden home. The victims have been identified as 49-year- old, Imogeme Gordon and 43-year-old, Royston John. The couple’s lifeless bodies were discovered with multiple stabbed wounds by […]
Two suspects wanted for questioning for Rosignol businessman
Days after the death of a Rosignol businessman police have issued a wanted bulletin for 32 year old, Medellin Orlanda Evans of Lot 61 Railway Line Rosignal, W.B.B and 28 year old, Carlos Evans of Lot 12 Section C’ D’ Edward Village W.B.B who are wanted for questioning in relation to the murder of Tony […]
Guyana records 5th Corona virus case
Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence has confirmed that another person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Guyana. This brings the total number of cases tested positive to five. The most recent person to have tested positive for the virus is a family member of the 52-year-old woman who died from the virus last week. […]
Guyana Police Force says permits will not be given for public events
The Guyana Police Force wishes to notify the general public that in pursuance of mitagory measures against Coronavirus(COVID-19) to dissuade large gatherings and assemblies, no application for Barbecue permits, fairs, parties and any other public event would be processed. Regional Police Commanders across the country would not entertain such requests until further notice.
President Granger appeals for patience following withdrawal of CARICOM elections delegation
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT DAVID GRANGER: I am deeply disappointed that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Initiative –which was agreed upon following the intervention of the Prime Ministers of Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago – has stalled. The Group was headed by the Right Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister […]
US Embassy in Guyana: Immigrant Visa Interviews Suspended
The United States Embassy in Guyana releases the following statement: Due to reduced staffing, limited traveler mobility, including quarantines, flight cancellations, and border restrictions, U.S. Embassy Guyana is suspending immigrant visa appointments. Applicants will be contacted with instructions for continued visa processing when we resume normal operations. Applicants who were previously notified of appointments up […]
Recount of elections ballots for 10 regions expected to commence today
After almost two weeks of anticipation, Guyanese are hoping that a final declaration will be made regarding the 2020 elections. This follows an agreement between President David Granger and Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo to have a recount of the ballots for the ten administrative regions under the supervision of a high-level CARICOM team. The team […]
GECOM will decide how CARICOM team will carry out recount – President Granger
Below is the full address by President David Granger: Address to the Nation by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger Guyanese, The General and Regional Elections of 2nd March 2020 were conducted peacefully and in accordance with the Constitution and laws of Guyana. The events, thereafter, have marred the excellent work of the Elections Commission. The […]