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The Government of Guyana has signaled its intention to go after “social media influencers” for what it considers to be irresponsible comments against Government officials and private individuals on social media. At a Freedom House press conference today, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, said persons who make comments on social media will be held responsible for […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today said the deployment of a British Navy vessel to the coast of Guyana, is not a threat to neighbouring Venezuela, nor is it in breach of the Argyle declaration since the move forms part of Guyana’s efforts to enhance its defence capabilities. Caracas has rejected the British Navy vessel’s deployment […]
Post mortem examinations were conducted today on the bodies of the Linden nurse and her two nieces who died tragically in a Christmas morning fire in Amelia’s Ward in Linden. The pathologist listed the cause of death for all three persons as smoke inhalation. 30-year-old Kezia Lawrence-Bailey was at home with her two nieces, 16-year-old […]
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has announced that has made significant strides in the area of Maternal and Neonatal Care, with the hospital registering significant declines in both maternal and neonatal deaths. A total of ten maternal deaths were recorded over for this year in addition to 98 neonatal deaths. A Neonate is a […]
The Government of Venezuela has rejected the deployment of a British Navy vessel to the coast of Guyana, declaring that the move is an act of hostile provocation. In a statement today, the Venezuelan Government said the deployment of the British Navy vessel to Guyana is also a violation of the Argyle Declaration, which followed […]
With more than 140 nurses leaving their jobs at the Georgetown Hospital over the past 11 months, the country’s premiere health public health institution has found itself facing a severe shortage of nurses. The fear is the situation could worsen over the next year. At a press conference today, Chief Executive Officer of the Georgetown […]
The Guyana Public Service Union has once again raised its voice in criticism of the Government and its recent imposition of a 6.5% salary increase for public servants. In a statement, the union said the increase cannot supplement the low salaries in the public service. The Union said the continued disregard for public servants, at […]
Investigators from the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority are continuing their investigations into Guyana Defence Force helicopter crash that claimed the lives of five GDF servicemen on the 6th December, as it was being flown to Arau in Region Seven. The GCAA is leading the investigations, and its investigators have been interviewing GDF personnel including the […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has explained that Guyana will continue to build its defence capability through increased investment in the Guyana Defence Force, and enhanced defence diplomacy with its international partners. Speaking to reporters recently, Mr. Jagdeo said Guyana made its position known during the Argyle Talks with Venezuela in St Vincent and the Grenadines. […]
By Svetlana Marshall Fraud charges against six retired senior Police Officers and three serving senior Police Officers, were dismissed today by Magistrate Rhondel Weever over the lack of evidence. Assistant Police Commissioner Royston Andries-Junor, Senior Superintendent of Police Marcelene Washington and Asst. Superintendent Marlon Kellman were charged along with retired senior Officers Paul Slowe, Clinton […]
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