Public Accounts Committee Chairman denies Govt. request for early end to first full meeting

by Handel Duncan A move by members of the Government side on the Public Accounts Committee to interrupt the committee’s meeting this morning was disallowed by Chairman of the PAC, Opposition Member of Parliament David Patterson. When the meeting got underway in the Parliamentary Chambers, Government Member, Gail Teixeira informed the Chairman that the Foreign […]

Two additional COVID deaths and 33 new cases recorded

The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Guyana climbed by two yesterday, taking the total number of deaths to 169. The Ministry of Health reported on Sunday that a 39-year-old man from Region 7 and a 58-year-old man from Region 4 are the latest victims. The country has also recorded 33 new cases of […]

Prisoner remanded with injuries found dead in Lusignan jail

The Guyana Prison Service and the Police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old remand prisoner inside the Lusignan prison. The lifeless body of Roger Samuels of Parfait Harmony was found in a cell at the prison on Sunday morning.  The man was remanded to jail on Friday for the alleged theft of a motor […]

Health Minister heads 16-member COVID Vaccination Task Force

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is heading the National COVID-19 Vaccination Task Force, which has been activated to prepare the country for a vaccination drive when it gets the COVID-19 vaccines. The Task Force has brought together health professionals in government as well as senior military and police officials and representatives of the private […]

Go-Invest and PSC ink Investment MoU

As Guyana continues to move in the direction of being a major destination for investment, the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-INVEST) and the Private Sector Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen the relationship between the two bodies.  Aimed at ensuring that the local private sector also benefits from investment opportunities, the two […]