By News Source Guyana on January 18, 2022
News, Politics
With the steady increase in COVID-19 cases, the Ministry of Health and its resources have become overwhelmed with the situation and will be making some changes to some of its protocols. With effect from today, the Ministry of Health will no longer be issuing clearance certificates for persons who were in home isolation for 14 […]
By News Source Guyana on January 18, 2022
News, Politics
In wake of the fire which gutted two bonds at the Laparkan shipping company’s Lombard Street facility, the Guyana Fire Service is encouraging companies to ensure they have firefighting and safety equipment in place. The Fire Service has launched a probe into the Sunday night fire. But in a statement yesterday, the Fire Service said […]
By News Source Guyana on January 18, 2022
News, Politics
The Court of Appeal has granted leave for Attorney General Anil Nandlall and Attorneys representing Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo to appeal its December 21, 2021 decision where it ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear and proceed with the Election Petition 99 of 2020, which was thrown out by Chief Justice Roxanne George for late service […]
By News Source Guyana on January 18, 2022
Crime, News, Politics
Residents of Dartmouth on the Essequibo Coast after holding off protests for over four months, launched a massive protest this morning over the killing of businessman Orin Boston Jr. The residents are upset that the Policeman accused of shooting the businessman dead in his bed was charged for manslaughter and not the more serious charge […]
By News Source Guyana on January 18, 2022
Crime, News, Politics
The Attorney representing the interest of the family of businessman Orin Boston who was shot dead in his bead by a policeman believes a murder charge should have been filed against the policeman and not manslaughter. Last Friday, the policeman Sherwin Peters of the SWAT Unit and who is originally from Linden appeared in Court […]
By News Source Guyana on January 17, 2022
News, Politics
A late-night fire at two bonds at the GNIC shipping terminal and the Laparkan Shipping company’s facilities on Lombard Street has left hundreds of millions of dollars in damages and losses. Several imported vehicles are among the items that were badly damaged and destroyed by the blaze. The Guyana Revenue Authority will be assisting with […]
By News Source Guyana on January 17, 2022
News, Politics
Fifteen children have lost their lives to COVID-19 in Guyana since the pandemic was first detected here almost two years ago. Four of the deaths were recorded less than a week ago and three of those children died before arriving at a Hospital. An investigation has been launched into the deaths, Health Minister Dr. Frank […]
By News Source Guyana on January 17, 2022
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The number of active COVID-19 cases in the country continues to climb and has now become very worrying for Health officials. With 897 new cases recorded in the past 24 hours, the total number of positive COVID-19 cases in the country has jumped to 11, 494. The Minister of Health said that is the highest […]
By News Source Guyana on January 17, 2022
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In the first two weeks since the reopening of schools, the Guyana Teachers Union has found that 320 teachers and more than 165 students have tested positive for COVID-19. The GTU has renewed its call for all public schools to be closed for face-to-face learning for 14 days to allow the Ministry of Education to […]
By News Source Guyana on January 17, 2022
Crime, News, Politics
Outspoken Opposition Member of Parliament and Talk Show host, Sherod Duncan appeared in Court this morning at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court where he was charged for a cybercrime offense, related to statements he allegedly made on his online talk show about the Information Technology Manager at GECOM, Aneal Giddings. Duncan was represented by Attorneys Nigel […]