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Guyana records 5 new cases of Coronavirus in 24hrs

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Guyana jumped to 29 last evening.  In a late-night statement, the Ministry of Public Health also reported that 110 persons have now been tested.  The total number of deaths remains at four.   Over the past week, 21 new cases have been recorded and that figure […]

Guyanese cruise ship workers beg to be allowed to come home

Over 200 Guyanese nationals who work on various cruise ships that are now anchored in Florida are making a desperate plea to be allowed to come home. Guyana has closed off its international airports as part of the response to the coronavirus. Only specially authorized flights are being allowed. With coronavirus ravaging through parts of […]

CDC begins distribution of relief hampers today

The Guyana Civil Defence Commission will begin the distribution of relief hampers to citizens today as part of the government’s efforts to tackle the coronavirus by encouraging persons to stay home. The hampers will consist of food and cleaning essentials and the most vulnerable communities across the country will be targeted first. The Head of […]

US Govt. non-partisan on who wins Guyana Elections; Ambassador responds to accusations of foreign interference

US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch has brushed aside criticism that US government officials are interfering in Guyana’s internal affairs with their statements on the Guyana elections. In a statement today that appears to be in response to a recent Foreign Affairs statement about respect for Guyana’s sovereignty, Ambassador Lynch said in foreign policy, the […]

GECOM not considering presentation of CEO report at this stage; Chair restates undertaking for vote recount

The Guyana Elections wrapped up a meeting this afternoon without a definitive decision on moving forward with a recount of all the votes for the elections. The Commission is set to meet again tomorrow when a decision will be made.  At today’s meeting, the Chairperson told the Commissioners that the Commission could not consider a […]

Health Minister urges wearing of masks when out in public

While reporting that the number of coronavirus positive cases in Guyana remains at 19, Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence today urged Guyanese to wear a mask that would cover their mouth and nose once they decide to venture out in public. “The advisory is that if you need to venture out then take as […]