Purcill Hand Sanitizer being recalled for low alcohol content

The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) is recalling the PURCILL Brand Hand Sanitizer from the local market.  In a statement today, the Department said the recall is with immediate effect. It explained that it received a consumer complaint regarding the sanitizer’s use and efficacy on the 24th March and a decision was taken […]

Sixth COVID-19 death recorded with confirmed cases now at 37

Guyana has recorded its 6th death from the coronavirus disease as the number of confirmed cases continues to climb. In its daily update for today, the Ministry of Public Health revealed that 37 confirmed cases of the coronavirus have been recorded in Guyana, increasing by four within the past 24 hours. “The total number of […]

Linden man tests positive for coronavirus

A resident of Linden from the Wisroc community has tested positive for the coronavirus. The man was transferred to the Georgetown Hospital on Tuesday after visiting the Mackenzie Hospital with severe respiratory symptoms. The Linden Hospital in a statement yesterday said all necessary precautions were taken in the treatment and transport of the patient even […]

Trade unionist and former MP Komal Chand passes on

Veteran trade unionist and former Member of Parliament for the PPP, Komal Chand has died. Chand served as President of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union for several years and remained in the position up until his death. He was affectionately referred to by close friends as “Comrade Komal” and was always at the […]

Republic Bank to temporarily reduce banking days from next week

As part of its ongoing efforts to safeguard both staff and customers amid the growing coronavirus concerns in Guyana, Republic Bank has announced that it will be reducing its banking days beginning next Tuesday. In a statement this afternoon, Republic Bank announced that with effect from Tuesday the 14th April and continuing until the 30th […]