BREAKING: Irfaan Ali declared next President of Guyana

Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, retired Justice Claudette Singh has declared Mohamed Irfaan Ali of the People’s Progressive Party Civic as the next President of Guyana. The declaration was made just after 2:30 on Sunday afternoon after Justice Singh received the final elections report from the Chief Election Officer, Keith Lowenfield. That final report […]

Granger and Jagdeo agree GECOM must make declaration; President says recount irregularities will form grounds for election petition

Following a request of the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission, retired Justice Claudette Singh, President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo had a brief conversation this morning on the current electoral situation and the way forward. The Chairman’s request was triggered by a suggestion of the Government nominated GECOM Commissioners during the Commission’s […]

Crane youth found murdered near community ballfield

Police investigators morning the West Demerara are probing the murder of a 22-year-old man in the village of Crane. The body of Darrel James was found this morning near the entrance to the ball field in the community. News Source understands that he was slashed across his neck. Police Commander for the area, Assistant Commissioner […]

One dead, four injured in shooting inside Magic City nightclub

A 21-year-old taxi driver was shot dead and four other persons were injured during an early morning shooting inside the Magic City nightclub in Garnett Street, Kitty. The dead youth has been identified as Raymond Lindo of Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara. There was one visible gunshot wound to his abdomen, according to a […]

34-year-old East Bank Demerara man is 21st COVID-19 related death

The Ministry of Public Health has revealed that a 34-year-old East Bank Demerara resident is the country’s 21st COVID-19 related death. He reportedly passed away on the 30th July but his death was confirmed as Coronavirus related late Saturday when the latest COVID-19 test results returned. On Saturday afternoon, the Public Health Ministry announced that […]

Infectious Diseases Hospital Commissioned in Guyana

Guyana’s first infections diseases hospital was commissioned this morning at Liliendaal where the Ocean View Hotel once stood. The new hospital will serve as the premier institution for the quarantining and isolation of persons, who have been infected with the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and other infectious diseases. At the Commissioning, President Granger noted […]

US acting on additional visa restrictions on Guyanese officials -Asst. US Secty of State

The Assistant US Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere matters, Michael Kozak today announced that the US Government was moving to impose additional visa sanctions on senior officials in Guyana over the elections situation and what the US considers the undermining of democracy. During a media briefing for members of the Foreign Press, Mr. Kozak […]

President maintains he will abide by GECOM Declaration

President David Granger reiterated again today that he will abide by the final declaration that is made by the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission. Speaking to reporters this morning, the President said he has not budged from that position and his insistence on credibility. “Once the Chairman of the Elections Commission makes a declaration, […]

Places of worship allowed to resume services and gatherings from August 1 with 25% capacity and new rules

The Ministry of Public Health today announced updated national COVID-19 measures as the country moves into phase 4 of its gradual reopening. Most of the previous measures remain in place including the 8pm to 6am curfew, but now religious organisations and places of worship will be allowed to restart their operations but with guidelines in […]