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As Guyana continues its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, more help is coming in from some of its friends across the world. The Government of Guyana has received a field hospital from the Government and People of Qatar. The field hospital is expected to assist in the provision of care for persons who are infected […]
The General Manager of the Demerara Habour Bridge, Rawlston Adams has tendered his resignation according to the Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill. The Minister said he held two meetings with the General Manager since his resignation. Minister Edghill is slated to meet with the Chairman of the Board and senior management of the Demerara […]
Guyana intends to continue working with the COVAX facility to access the coronavirus vaccine even as it examines the possibility of looking to other avenues to get additional shots. According to Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, the country’s main focus will continue to be to work along with the COVAX initiative. “We continue to work […]
With restaurants now being allowed to have indoor dining at 40% capacity, restaurant owners are welcoming the move and intend to continue to practice safe guidelines in the fight against COVID-19. Under the amended COVID order, restaurants should have tables and chairs placed up to six feet apart and no more than four persons should […]
The APNU+AFC nominated Commissioners on the Guyana Elections Commission are maintaining that they have taken no decision to boycott meetings of the Elections Commission. Commissioner Desmond Trotman said when the Commissioners exited last week’s meeting, it was to press the Chairman, Justice Claudette Singh to review her position on a matter that was taken before […]
The Court of Appeal has reduced the life sentence for a 23-year-old man convicted of manslaughter to 12 years. In 2017, Deosarran Bisnauth called “Strokes Mouth,” was sentenced to life in prison by Justice Navindra Singh after he was found guilty of manslaughter for the 2013 killing of Robert Mangal at Enmore. Bisnauth, who was […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has written to the Finance Secretary seeking to have 10 outstanding advances written off. The ten advances are linked to one person, now deceased Ambassador Odeen Ishmael, and total just over Two Million dollars. These advances would have been used for travel and such purposes. The issue of advances were […]
In a decision that went on for more than 90 minutes, Chief Justice Roxanne George dismissed one of the election petition cases filed by supporters of the APNU+AFC while allowing the other case to move forward. In dismissing the election petition case #99 which was filed by Monica Thomas and Brennan Nurse, Chief Justice George […]
Senior Counsel Llewelyn John, who passed away on Saturday, is being remembered as a Senior Attorney who served with distinction and impact. John who was 95-years-old was still active in the legal profession at the time of his death. He served the profession for more than half a century. In a statement, the Guyana Bar […]
The Opposition APNU+AFC has written to the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission expressing some concern about the Commission moving ahead with preparations for local elections without a new registration period. During a press conference today, Mr. Harmon said the Elections Commission appears to be heading to another Claims and Objections period without the proper […]
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