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Over 70,000 receive first dose of COVID vaccine

On the same day that the country recorded its highest single day increase in new COVID-19 cases, the Health Minister revealed that more persons are getting vaccinated. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said more than 70,000 persons have received their first dose of the vaccine to guard against coronavirus in Guyana. Many of those who […]

“Disappointed” Government considering action against Exxon over ongoing compressor issue

The Guyana Government has registered its displeasure over ExxonMobil’s inability to resolve the issue regarding its gas compressor. Earlier this week, the company announced that another problem has developed with the compressor, forcing it to reduce daily production by 90,000 barrels. In a statement last evening, the Natural Resources Ministry said “the Government of Guyana […]

“Grey boy” freed a third time for Crum-Ewing’s murder

High Court Judge Sandil Kissoon accepted a no-case submission from the Attorney for Reagan Rodrigues aka “Grey Boy”, setting him free of the charge of murder related to the execution of political activist, Courtney Crum-Ewing. After the prosecution closed its case in the jury trial this morning, Attorney Adrian Thompson told the Court the matter […]

GDF Sergeant dies in Homestretch collision

A Sergeant in the Band Corps of the Guyana Defence Force lost his life last evening after a head-on collision between the car he was driving and another car on Homestretch Avenue. The dead man has been identified as 36-year-old Brian Mitchell of Craig Street Campbellville. His 7-year-old son was injured in the accident and […]