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The United States has reinforced its support for Guyana in wake of the latest decree from the Venezuelan Government claiming land and maritime space that belongs to Guyana. The Assistant US Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere matters, Michael Kozak, in a statement said the aggressive claims from Venezuela do no change the recent ruling […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Saturday afternoon address from State House by President Ali came on the heels of the Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro’s address to his parliament on the 7th January reaffirming the Venezuelan claim and rejecting the recent decision by the International Court to hear Guyana’s case against Venezuela.
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 […]
The mother of the 6-year-old who was found badly beaten and dumped in a swamp was today charged for the attempted murder of the child. 25-year-old East Canje, Berbice resident Drupattie Balkarran appeared at the New Amsterdam Magistrates’ Court and was not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge. The Prosecution’s case is […]
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 […]
Mayor of Georgetown Ubraj Narine is not happy with the reluctance of the new Government to work along with the City Council on city projects. The City Mayor told a Friday press conference that works are being undertaken within the City without any consultation with the City Council while contracts and information for certain major […]
A major Fire was averted this morning at the Fogarty’s Shopping Complex in Water Street as Firemen responded promptly to an emergency call and were able to put out a blaze in a section of the building. There are several businesses housed in the Fogarty’s building in addition to the Fogarty’s store and Laparkan offices. […]
US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah Ann Lynch has expressed her deep shock and sadness at the storming of the United States Capitol building in Washington yesterday by supporters of the outgoing US President. The storming left four persons dead and the US President Donald Trump is being blamed for inciting the protesters. In a statement […]
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