PPP’s Irfaan Ali complains about delays in elections results; Threatens “activities” to show resolve

Describing himself as the “President-elect” even with no final declaration from the Guyana Elections Commission and a planned recount set to take place, PPP Presidential Candidate Irfaan Ali today said he has had enough of the delays in the elections results being finalized. In a statement, Mr. Ali said his party is ready to work […]

Fmr. Pageant trainer and political activist Marvin Pearce loses battle with COVID-19 in the US

Well known Guyanese political activist and former pageant trainer, Marvin Pearce, lost his battle to the coronavirus in New Jersey this morning. Family members announced his passing on social media. Pearce had been hospitalised for several days in the intensive care unit after contracting the coronavirus. According to close relatives, he made a turn for […]

Best friends die in Bagotstown accident

A Sunday night accident at Bagotstown on the East Bank of Demerara has claimed the lives of two young men who were best friends. Police investigators have indicated that the accident occurred just after 9:30 pm. The dead young men have been identified as 19-year-old Courtney Marcus and 20-year-old Ronaldo Simmons. They were the passengers […]

Four escape from Lusignan Prison holding bay

The Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Prison Service have launched a manhunt for 4 prisoners who escaped from the holding area of the Lusignan Prison on Sunday night. Three of the prisoners were on remand for various crimes while the fourth was serving a three-year prison sentence. The escaped prisoners have been identified as […]

Task Force recommends vote recount hours not go past curfew time; Persons allowed special entry face 14-day quarantine

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, who heads the National COVID-19 Task Force, has indicated that he has responded to a letter from the Elections Commission Chairman seeking provisions to allow the recount of votes for the elections. The National COVID-19 Task Force is made up mostly of Government and technical officials involved in the fight against […]

Guyana records 7th COVID-19 death

Hours after the Ministry of Public Health announced that there was no new confirmed case of the coronavirus within 24 hours, the seventh death as a result of the virus was recorded on Saturday night. In a late-night release, Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence announced the passing of coronavirus victim, but no other detail was […]