32 COVID-19 deaths in 23 days; Guyana’s death toll jumps to 71

The month of September has become the deadliest month for the Coronavirus pandemic in Guyana with 32 deaths being recorded in the month so far. This afternoon, the Ministry of Health announced the passing of two more COVID-19 victims. A 70-year-old woman from Region Four and a 66-year-old woman from Region 1 are the latest […]

Linden nurses protest over late salaries

Several nurses attached to the Linden Hospital downed their tools this morning and picketed outside the Mackenzie Hospital over the late payment of their salaries and a number of other issues. The nurses said they should have been paid their salaries two days ago but are still awaiting word on when the salaries will make […]

Armed robbery accused escapes from Lusignan Prison

A 23-year-old man who was on remand at the Lusignan prison escaped from the facility early this morning, triggering a search by the Police and Prison authorities along the East Coast of Demerara. The prisoner, Leroy Graham, was remanded to the Lusignan jailhouse on the 20th August on an armed robbery charge. He escaped at […]

Opposition votes against $800M for “Amerindian Fund” over disbursement concerns

During today’s consideration of the budget estimates, the Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai was grilled on an $800 Million allocation to the Amerindian Fund, which she said is to be disbursed under the Ministry’s Community Development and Empowering programme. However, with no clear answers being provided on how the money will be disbursed, the […]

Guyoil records $2.5 Billion net profit

The Guyana Oil company recorded $2.5 billion in profits last year which represents a 63% increase in profits when compared to 2018. The company held its shareholder’s meeting today and it was also announced that it paid $900 Million as dividends to its shareholder in 2019. Guyoil is a state-owned company. Meanwhile, the company’s Aviation […]

35 New COVID-19 Cases; Death toll reaches 68

Guyana recorded another COVID-19 related death today taking the total number of deaths to 68. In a statement, the Ministry of Health revealed that the latest fatality is a 74-year-old woman from Region 1. The last three COVID-19 related deaths that have been reported in the past two days are all from Region One. The […]