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 […]

COVID-19 Death toll reaches 541 in Guyana

Guyana’s Coronavirus death toll jumped to 541 as the Ministry of Health recorded six new COVID-19 related deaths. Five of the deaths are from Region 4, with the oldest being 95-years-old while the youngest was 33-years-old. According to the Ministry of Health’s release, four of the deaths took place on the 29th July. The coronavirus […]

Sarwan sees 10-year dream realised with opening of new mall

A decades-old dream of former Guyana and West Indies cricketer Ramnaresh Sarwan came to fruition today with the opening of his Amazonia Mall at Providence on the East Bank of Demerara. Sarwan turned to the world of business after retiring from cricket. At the opening, which was attended by the President and a number of […]

Two Berbice youths nabbed with marijuana packed backpacks

Two Berbice men were remanded to jail this afternoon over allegations of drug trafficking. The duo, 23-year-old Vickey Doodnauth and 19-year-old Richie Sewadhan were arrested in a motor vehicle at Factory Road Plaisance on Thursday afternoon with two backpacks that were packed with marijuana. In a statement, CANU said over 28 pounds of marijuana was […]

Proof of vaccination now required for restaurant visits; Cinemas and Betting shop customers to also prove vaccination

In the newly updated National Covid-19 regulations, it is now mandated that persons visiting restaurants prove that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the guidelines, patrons of restaurants will now have to walk with their ID cards and their vaccination cards to access the services of a restaurant. The Ministry of Health considers […]

Government announces vaccinnation requirement for visits to Government Agencies and Ministries; Unvaccinated persons must make appointment

With the government stepping up its push to get more persons vaccinated, the Minister of Health today announced that all unvaccinated persons will have to make appointments before they are allowed to visit any government ministry or agency for government services. In the latest gazetted COVID-19 Health Regulations, it states that any member of the […]