4 COVID-19 deaths within the last 48 hour period. The death toll in Guyana is now 46.

Guyana’s COVID-19 related death toll continues to climb with two more deaths recorded today, bringing the total to 46.
The Ministry of Public Health in a press release this afternoon said an 82 -year-old female from Demerara/Mahaica and a 47-year-old woman from Barima/Waini (Region 1)are the two latest fatalities.
According to the release, the 82-year-old woman died receiving care at a  medical facility.
Samples were collected from both persons at the time of admission and both tested positive for COVID-19.
 Thursday night, the Ministry of Public Health said  a 67 -year-old male from Essequibo Islands- West Demerara (Region 3) and  a 48-year-old man from Demerara/Mahaica (Region 4) both died from the deadly virus. Both  at the time of admission had tested positive for COVID-19.
The MOH expresses sincerest condolences to the families of these persons and will make every effort to provide all the necessary support during this difficult time to render any assistance needed.
The Ministry of Health said officials of the Ministry have contacted all relatives and persons to facilitate contact tracing and rapid assistance to everyone who may have been exposed to the now-dead persons. The Ministry is also appealing to the general public to respect the confidentiality of the deceased and their families and to allow them to mourn their tragic loss in peace.

Police destroy over 700,000 pounds of marijuana in the Berbice River 

The police in a press statement today said an operation led by the narcotics branch of the Police Force at De Veldt in the Berbice River discovered 10 marijuana fields.

According to the police, during the 11-hour operation, 10 marijuana fields with more than 200,000 plants were destroyed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Police also said that they found a nursery with more than 200,000 seedlings which carried an estimated weight of more than 743,000 lbs.

Additionally, a search of a nearby area unearthed a 12-gauge shotgun along with 49 live 12 gauge cartridges.

Corentyne woman in custody for suspected cocaine

A woman is in police custody following the discovery of suspected cocaine at a Corentyne home.

The police in a release said the substance was found at a home in Princetown, Corentyne where the ranks went to execute a search for stolen articles, arms, ammunition, narcotics and a wanted person.

Subsequently, five parcels of a whitish rock-like substance suspected to be cocaine was found.

A woman found at the house was told of the offence and taken into custody. The substance was weighed and amounted to 21 grams.

Guyana reports two more COVID-19 deaths

The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of 20:00hrs on September 01, 2020, two other persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

The patients were a 72 year old man from Region 4 while the other, a 29 year old woman from Region 6. Upon admission to our medical health facility, a swab test was done on both patients and following their death, the results came back as positive.

The MOH is in contact with all relatives and other contacts to facilitate contact tracing and rapid assistance to everyone who may have been exposed. The Ministry is asking that patient confidentiality be respected and the families be allowed to mourn in peace.

The Health Ministry expresses sincerest condolences to the family of these two persons and will make every effort to provide all the necessary support during this difficult time to assist the families to deal with the situation.

Members of the public are encouraged to observe the COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES (No. 9) published in the Official Gazette on 31st August 2020 which emphasises the need to practice physical distancing of at least 6ft apart; correct and consistent use of a face mask when leaving homesand the importance of good hand hygiene to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Persons with symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to call the COVID-19 hotline numbers 231 1166, 226 7480 or 180/181 for assistance.

Opposition leader puts the PPP government on notice that it will not be business as usual.

Newly elected opposition leader Joseph Harmon said he is cognizant and convinced that being in opposition is not his coalition’s rightful place.
He was speaking with members of the media today at the Arthur Chung Conference Center at the opening of the 12th parliament.
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He said he was honoured and privileged to lead this young diverse and dynamic team of parliamentarians.

He said the opposition will give their critical support as it relates to issues of sovereignty of our nation, public security and other matters determined to be in the public interest.

Harmon who relinquished his dual citizenship months ago said he submitted his documents to the Clerk of the National Assembly and he expects the deputy speaker of the national assembly Lennox Shuman and government Minister Gail Texiera to do the same.

 

 

 

Former leader of the TUF political party, now speaker of the National Assembly

Manzoor Nadir was today elected speaker of the National Assembly as the 12th parliament convened at the Arthur Chung Conference.
Nadir, a veteran politician and former leader of The United Force joined forces with the PPP some years ago.
Speaking with reporters after the first sitting Nadir said he expects parliamentarians to raise the bar in terms of how they operate. Nadir said he was honoured to have been selected.

He said when you sit in the chair of the speaker you have to exercise the highest level of tolerance, fairness, impartiality and decency and he thinks he has those qualities.