 |         |  | |
Venezuela’s latest claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region formed part of discussions yesterday between President Irfaan Ali and the Secretary-General of the Organisation of American States when they met in New York. Two weeks ago, the Venezuelan Government and Opposition agreed to maintain the neighbouring country’s claim over Essequibo, triggering an immediate response and rejection of […]
Two sisters who lived side by side, lost their homes this afternoon in a fire at Jackson Dam, East La Penitence. The Fire Service was summoned just after 2:30 this afternoon after an alert was raised as the fire was spotted in one of the wooden houses. One of the sisters Janel Clarke December said […]
As Guyana continues to see increased cases of COVID-19 in every region of the country, the US Centre for Disease Control has issued a travel alert, warning citizens against traveling to Guyana. The alert has placed Guyana on the highest level of concern for COVID spread on the CDC travel chart. US Citizens are advised […]
The border crossing at Lethem and Bom Fim remains closed and there has been no agreement on the reopening of the crossing between Guyana and Brazil. Prime Minister Mark Phillips in a statement this afternoon shot down suggestions and claims that were being circulated that the crossing had been reopened. The Prime Minister who is […]
A Policeman and a robbery suspect are both nursing gunshot wounds at the Georgetown Hospital after a scuffle ensued between them during an arrest in the Leopold Street area this morning. A police report said two robbery suspects were followed into the area by Police ranks this morning after a 68-year-old man was robbed at […]
Two years after the President of Ghana paid an official state visit to Guyana under the former government, Guyana and Ghana continue to work together to build and strengthen relations between the two countries. President Irfaan Ali met today with Ghanian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in […]
Amid concerns about persons who tested positive for COVID-19 and told to isolate at home breaching those orders, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony today warned that those persons could face charges for breaching the stay home order. With over 3000 active COVID-19 cases told to isolate at home until recovery, there is growing concern that […]
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn has assured the family of the Essequibo businessman shot dead by the Police that the investigation into the incident will be thorough and there will also be a review of the Standard Operating Procedures of the Guyana Police Force. Minister Benn visited the family of businessman Orin Boston at […]
With calls for the Auditor General’s office to conduct detailed audits of the various cash grants initiatives being rolled out by the Government, Auditor General Deodat Sharma has revealed that his office will be conducting the audits, but there are already some difficulties being faced because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking to reporters today, Mr. […]
The U.S Embassy in Georgetown announced this morning that the US Naval Ship (USNS) Burlington conducted a joint training exercise with the Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard on Saturday. According to the statement, the operation included countering illicit trafficking operations and monitoring techniques. The US Naval Ship has been in the region conducting operations with […]
 |  |
