Maritime Administration sends home all unvaccinated staffers

Several staff members of the Maritime Administration Department who are still to be vaccinated against COVID-19 were sent home this morning and told that they should only return to their jobs when they get vaccinated. Additionally, they will not be paid for their days away from work. Staff members at the Maritime Administration Department’s headquarters […]

Linden youth drowns in Christianburg creek

A 23-year-old Linden man who was reportedly doing stunts at the Bucktown creek in Linden died by drowning on Monday. A police statement said the man, Stephen Major and a group of his friends were at the creek for an afternoon of relaxation on Monday when tragedy struck. The police report said the man and […]

President urges teachers to lead and get vaccinated

Declaring that the nation’s children should not be exposed to unvaccinated teachers, President Irfaan Ali on Monday called on teachers across the country to get vaccinated. The Government is hoping to reopen schools for face-to-face learning in September. While there has been no definitive decision on the issue, there is concern about the impact the […]

President hinges consultation on top judicial appointments on Harmon’s recognition of Government

President Irfaan Ali on Monday made it clear that the Opposition Leader must first recognise the legitimacy of his Presidency and the Government before there could be any consultation on the appointment of a Chancellor and Chief Justice. Under the Constitution of Guyana, there must be consultation and agreement between the President and the Opposition […]

Linden man wanted for execution of Georgetown youth at Wismar

Two weeks after Georgetown resident, 23-year-old Delroy McKenzie was gunned down at Wismar Linden, the Guyana Police Force has issued a wanted bulletin for his alleged killer. Police investigators are seeking the public’s help in locating Linden resident, Samorea Mitchell for questioning in relation to McKenzie’s murder. Mitchell is 26-years-old and his last known address […]

Venezuelan hot dog vendor found murdered in alleyway

Police investigators are probing the murder of a Venezuelan national who worked as a hot dog vendor in the city. The man’s lifeless body was discovered early yesterday morning in an alleyway along Church street next door to the Sleepin Hotel. He has been identified as 32-year-old Antonio Singh. A police report said the man […]