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The Coronavirus death toll in Guyana jumped to 225 today with four deaths being recorded in the past 24 hours. Three of the four persons who passed away lived in Region 4, which continues to see the highest rate of COVID-19 infections in the country. All four of the latest COVID-19 related deaths were patients […]
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn has rejected concerns that the country may be slipping back into a time when execution-styled killings occurred frequently. The gunning down of biker Ricardo Fagundes on Sunday night outside the Palm Court nightspot ignited fears on social media as details of his murder became known. Speaking to members of […]
Communications Specialist and media worker, Namela Henry passed away in the Intensive Care Unit of the Infectious Diseases Hospital after losing her battle to the Coronavirus. Henry, who was admitted to the hospital just over two weeks ago after testing positive for the virus and suffering from symptoms was active in the hospital until last […]
In an address to the nation this evening, President Irfaan Ali announced that the Government will be rolling out a massive effort to get more persons vaccinated against the Coronavirus. Guyana has so far seen the vaccination of 25,000 persons. From next week, the Health Ministry will begin the vaccination of persons from 40 years […]
With new cases of Coronavirus climbing steadily across the country, the Guyana Police Force is moving to get tougher with the enforcement of the COVID-19 regulations. As part of its efforts, the Police Force wants the public’s help. The Force has released telephone numbers for citizens to call to report breaches of the COVID-19 regulations. […]
A 24- year-old man of North Ruimveldt, Georgetown was today slapped with several fraud charges for allegedly obtaining money by false pretense. The Court heard that Micah Sonaram used social media sites under the name Parts Zone to lure potential buyers. It is alleged that he posed as an authorize importer to order and supply […]
A post-mortem examination was completed today on the body of popular biker Ricardo Fagundes aka “Paper Shorts”, who was gunned down outside the Palm Court nightspot on Sunday night. Government Pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh gave the cause of death as multiple gunshot injuries. The Guyana Police Force reported that three metal fragments were retrieved from […]
Guyana is set to be declared free from Lymphatic Filariasis as the National Pill Distribution Campaign to fight the disease wraps up with more than 70% of the population receiving the triple-drug therapy. Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony said the campaign has been a success and Guyana is now on its way to full […]
A Taxi Driver was sentenced to 21 years in jail after he was found guilty of detaining and raping a 12-year-old girl. Justice Jo-Ann Barlow handed down the sentence this morning after a jury found Sahadeo Pooran aka Omesh guilty of the crime. The incident occurred back in 2019. The convict broke down in tears […]
Indian company HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd has purchased 1 million-barrels of Guyanese crude, the Reuters News Agency has reported. According to the report, the cargo departed last month in a vessel chartered by trading firm Trafigura and marks the first cargo from the new oil-producing country to the world’s third-largest crude importer. “As OPEC’s share in […]
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