Politics

Six more COVID-19 Cases in Guyana

Guyana has recorded six new cases of the coronavirus but has also recorded six new recoveries, according to the latest figures released on Sunday. The country currently has a total of 126 active cases. The total recoveries have now climbed to 154.  17 persons have lost their lives to the disease in Guyana. Although the […]

Lowenfield submits final report showing APNU+AFC majority; PPP Commissioner Gunraj calls report an “eyepass”

Chief Election Officer Keith Lowenfield on Saturday handed in his final report on the elections to the GECOM Chair showing the incumbent APNU+AFC with the majority of votes, but one of the PPP nominated Commissioners, Sase Gunraj, has already brushed aside the report as an “eyepass” saying that Lowenfield was in violation of the instructions […]

ABCE Diplomats meet with GDF Top Brass

The Guyana Defence today announced that the recently appointed acting Chief-of-Staff, Brigadier Godfrey Bess and a high level military team met today with the Diplomatic representatives of the US, UK, Canada and the EU. While not divulging details of the meeting, the GDF in a Facebook post said the Chief of Staff reiterated the “apolitical […]

GECOM Meeting ends with no final report submitted; CEO asked to submit report by 11am on Saturday

Today’s meeting of the Guyana Elections Commission ended after more than two hours with no final report being submitted by the Chief Election Officer after he sought a number of clarifications from the Chairman of the Elections. The GECOM Chair has since responded reinforcing her earlier request and requesting that the Chief Election Officer now […]

No Mask, No Boarding on Caribbean Airlines

When the airports across the region reopen and Caribbean Airlines returns to the friendly skies, its passengers will be required to wear face masks throughout the duration of the flight. In a statement this afternoon, Caribbean Airline said it is committed toprotecting the safety and well-being of its customers and employees in response to the […]

Palms Home now COVID Free as final set of patients recover

The Palms Geriatric Home has announced that its final three COVID-19 patients have made full recoveries but will still spend a few days in the facilities infirmary before being allowed back into their wards. Seven other patients made full recoveries including a 105-year-old woman. In a statement, the Director of Social Services at the Ministry […]

GECOM Chair asks CEO to submit new election report using valid votes from Certificates of Recount

The Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission has written to the Chief Election Officer, Keith Lowenfield requesting that he prepares and submits a new report from the 2nd March elections using the valid votes counted in the National Recount as they appear on the Certificates of Recount. The Chief Election Officer has up until 2pm […]