Politics

COVID Crisis slowing down audits of cash grants -Auditor General

With calls for the Auditor General’s office to conduct detailed audits of the various cash grants initiatives being rolled out by the Government, Auditor General Deodat Sharma has revealed that his office will be conducting the audits, but there are already some difficulties being faced because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking to reporters today, Mr. […]

US Navy and Guyana Coast Guard complete joint training exercise

The U.S Embassy in Georgetown announced this morning that the US Naval Ship (USNS) Burlington conducted a joint training exercise with the Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard on Saturday. According to the statement, the operation included countering illicit trafficking operations and monitoring techniques. The US Naval Ship has been in the region conducting operations with […]

Positive COVID cases confirmed in every city ward

The spread of coronavirus cases has increased rapidly across the country especially in Georgetown and Region 4. The Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony revealed today there are positive COVID-19 cases in every ward of Georgetown. He said citizens need to take extra precautions as the numbers climb. “In Georgetown, every ward of the town […]

September becomes deadliest month for COVID-19 in Guyana

With more than a week remaining, September has overtaken the month of May as the deadliest month for COVID-19 in Guyana. On Sunday, the Ministry of Health reported on the deaths of 12 more persons from the virus, taking the country’s overall death toll to 725 with 100 of those deaths being recorded in the […]

COVID-19 Case forces closure of St. Margaret’s Primary

One of the nation’s most prominent primary schools, St. Margaret’s Primary, was forced to close its doors today to face-to-face learning after an ancillary staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Parents were called to pick up their children as the school went into a full lockdown. One stressed parent said she is very concerned about […]

High Court refuses to grant interim injunctions against Health Measures and Vaccination orders

High Court Judge Fidela Corbin-Lincoln refused to grant the interim injunctions sought by the Guyana Trades Union Congress, the Guyana Teachers Union, and the Guyana Public Service Union in the Court case challenging the Government’s COVID-19 and vaccination guidelines. The challenge by the three unions came weeks after the Government added additional measures which bar […]