By News Source Guyana on May 18, 2020
News
With 49 of the 64 active coronavirus cases in Guyana housed at the Diamond Hospital, the medical institution has found itself shouldering the bulk of positive cases in the country. But over the past week, some patients have complained in letters to the press about the food they are served and other circumstances they have […]
By News Source Guyana on May 18, 2020
Crime, News
The lifeless body of a female security guard was found early this morning in Le Repentir Cemetery not too far from where the funeral home is located. She has been identified as 68-year-old Margaret Dawson of Albouystown and Timehri. The woman who worked with Professional Guard Services, was last seen alive last evening when she […]
By News Source Guyana on May 17, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
Moments after meeting with officials of the Guyana Elections Commission and the CARICOM high-level team scrutinizing the recount, President David Granger made it clear that his Government will be accepting the declaration of results after the recount. On Saturday, Attorney General and APNU+AFC Candidate, Basil Williams raised questions about the legality of making a declaration […]
By News Source Guyana on May 17, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
Three days after the Guyana Elections Commission engaged Health Officials from the National COVID-19 Task Force on a proposal to add six more workstations to the Arthur Chung Convention Centre for the vote recount, the Commission is still awaiting a report from the health authorities. GECOM reached out to the Task Force for advice on […]
By News Source Guyana on May 17, 2020
Crime, News
Almost a month after he escaped from the Lusignan prison, 32-year-old Ganesh Dhanraj was recaptured on Saturday afternoon. Dhanraj who is facing a murder charge, was spotted at the Parika bus park and the Police were alerted. Police investigators quickly arrived on the scene and arrested the man who admitted that he was indeed the […]
By News Source Guyana on May 15, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed the US Embassy that Guyana’s Airports are still closed as part of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and therefore it may not be possible for the Carter Center and the International Republican Institute to be allowed in to observe the ongoing vote […]
By News Source Guyana on May 15, 2020
News, Politics
The Public Health Ministry is expanding testing for the Coronavirus in Guyana as three new cases were recorded from 13 tests completed in the past 24hrs. The new cases came after two back-to-back days of no new cases. Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Gordon-Boyle revealed today that many of the persons tested positive for […]
By News Source Guyana on May 15, 2020
Elections, News, Politics
American Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch has shot down allegations that the United States Government has been interfering in Guyana’s electoral process. Appearing on the 94.1 Jumpstart Show this morning, the Ambassador said she sees America’s interest in the Guyana elections as “good diplomacy” and not interference. “I call it good diplomacy…All these statements that […]
By News Source Guyana on May 15, 2020
News, Politics
Following months of protest, negotiations and proposals, the management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation and the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union have finally reached agreement on a salary increase for sugar workers. In a statement, GAWU announced that through the agreement, piece-rated workers will be benefitting from a 5% rise in their salaries pay, […]
By News Source Guyana on May 15, 2020
Crime, News
Less than 30 minutes after he jumped the fence and escaped from the New Amsterdam Prison, convicted prisoner Rei Joseph was recaptured and taken back into custody. A report from the Guyana Prison Service stated that at around 6:51am today, the prisoner was noticed scaling the fence of the jailhouse. An alarm was immediately raised […]