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Three years after his escape from the Lusignan prison, murder suspect Paul Goriah has been recaptured in neighbouring Suriname and is likely to be returned to Guyana within days. Goriah and two other men were nabbed in Nickerie recently during an armed robbery. He initially identified himself as Kevin Smith, but when his photograph was […]
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport is ensuring all systems are in place for the planned phased reopening of the airport from the 1st July. A number of safety measures and equipment are being implemented to safeguard airport and airline workers and staff from contracting the coronavirus disease. Among the new features at the airport are […]
With Grade Six students preparing to return to classes from Monday and sitting the National Grade Six Assessment on the 1st and 2nd July, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Shamdeo Persaud said parents should have a conversation with their children, especially about the use of masks and the safety precautions they should take. “Please show them […]
The incumbent APNU+AFC Coalition this afternoon expressed its surprise and concern over statements by St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister and incoming CARICOM Chairman, Ralph Gonsalves on the Guyana elections vote recount. In a press statement, the coalition stopped short of accusing Prime Minister Gonsalves of direct interference, but reminded that the recount exercise […]
The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions today withdrew its application to the Full Court for the hearing of an appeal against a High Court decision to dismiss the murder committal against Marcus Bisram. The matter came up in the Full Court this afternoon and the hearing was conducted via video conference. The Full […]
Chief Justice Roxanne George on Thursday accepted an application by Attorney Anil Nandlall to withdraw the contempt of Court case he filed against the GECOM Chairman, the Chief Elections Officer and the Returning Officer for Region Four. During the appearance via video conference, Mr. Nandlall admitted that he did not have sufficient evidence to proceed […]
Moments after robbing a Linden business of a sum of cash and other items, a 22-year-old bandit was shot dead by the same businessman who pursued him and his accomplice. The dead bandit has been identified as Kevin Batson of First Alley, Wismar, Linden. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon. According to a Police statement, […]
Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Incoming Chairman of CARICOM, Ralph Gonsalves has issued a warning that the regional group will not allow the recount of votes in Guyana to be set aside. During an appearance on a radio show in his homeland, the Prime Minister said he is friends with both […]
The Finance Ministry this evening announced that the national treasury is in no position at this time to offer a bailout to the Guyana Sugar corporation. In a statement, the Finance Ministry pointed to the prevailing national circumstances and the challenges of COVID 19 which have reduced national income, as the main reasons behind its […]
While Guyana has recorded no new cases of the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, six more recoveries have been recorded, taking the total number of recoveries up to 92. The announcement was made today by the Director for Primary Health Care, Dr. Ertensia Hamilton. She said 22 tests were done in the past 24 […]
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