Politics

Government rehires James Singh as Head of CANU

The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Home Affairs has rehired former Head of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit, James Singh to once again serve in that position. Singh was removed from the position in 2017 under the last government following a Commission of Inquiry into the release of a drug boat and its […]

Stop issuing threats and start listening to nurses -GPSU Rep. urges Government

Several nurses stayed away from their jobs today while other picketed outside the hospital, pressing the hospital’s management and the government to address their concerns about risk allowances, improved salaries, and adequate protective gear. With the government giving no indication of its next move, the Hospital has started preparations for any widespread strike that it […]

Retired GPHC Nurse dies from COVID-19

The nursing fraternity at the Georgetown Hospital has been plunged into mourning with the passing of a beloved male nurse who retired just two months ago. 55-year-old Mark King passed away early this morning in the Coronavirus Intensive Care Unit of the Georgetown Hospital. He was a patient in the COVID-ICU for the past ten […]

COVID-19 deaths reach 89 with two new deaths recorded

Two men from the Barima Waini region are the two latest victims of the coronavirus to lose their lives to the disease. Both men were 56-years-old. A Ministry of Health statement indicated that the two died as patients in a health facility while receiving treatment. Two other deaths were recorded for the weekend. The Health […]

Protests erupt again in West Berbice

Upset with the pace of the investigations into the gruesome murders of teen cousins, Joel and Isaiah Henry, a group of West Berbice residents blocked roads and set fire to tyres this morning. The road blockage in #5 village West Coast Berbice, resulted in vehicles being forced to seek new routes and others turning back. […]

LETTER: Jordan responds to Parag’s “misinformation” on COVID Risk Allowance, reminding it was his idea

Dear Editor, My attention was drawn to the article “Jordan flatly rejected better allowances for healthcare workers – Minister Parag,” which was published in Guyana Chronicle, October 3, 2020. On reading the article, I was overcome by feelings of amusement, astonishment and indignation. Eventually, having been goaded into doing so, I have decided to respond […]