Below is a statement from the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) published on December 27, 2021 on flooding in Georgetown: THE Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has received reports that several locations in and around Georgetown are flooded. As a result, the National Flood Taskforce, the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), the Hydrometeorological Office, relevant Ministries,…
Come January 2022, residents of Region One (Barima-Waini) are set to benefit from more health care services with the conversion of the Mabaruma Hospital into a more modern facility with new upgrades. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony on Monday shared via a Facebook post that the upgrades are being funded by the United Kingdom…
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is looking to establish new international protocols to help migrant children and families better access care in Guyana at the start of 2022. Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud explained to the News Room last Friday that with the influx of migrants in Guyana (including from Venezuela), there is…
Three more unvaccinated persons have died from COVID-19 according to the Ministry of Health. In its latest COVID-19 report which was issued last evening, the Ministry of Health reported that all three of the latest fatalities were women who were not vaccinated against the virus. Two were from the East Berbice-Corentyne Region while the other…
The National Flood Taskforce is on high alert after a bout of heavy rainfall resulted in several locations in the capital city of Georgetown being flooded. The Taskforce, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), the Hydrometeorological Office, relevant Ministries, City Engineers and the Mayor’s Office, and all Regional Executive…
Three fires on Christmas day in three parts of the country have left a total of 13 people homeless, according to the Guyana Fire Service. In Georgetown, an early Christmas morning fire at Rose Street, West Ruimveldt gutted a one flat concrete building occupied by a family of four. The Fire Service said the suspected…
Players can now stay with clubs until 3 January FOOTBALLERS can now play for their clubs until 3 January before leaving for the Africa Cup of Nations, says the Confederation of African Football. FIFA rules state that clubs have to release players by 27 December for the tournament, which starts on 9 January. But a…
KL Rahul’s patient century helped India take a commanding position in the first Test, as they moved to 272 for 3 at Stumps on Day 1 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday. India’s decision to bat on a wicket that had ample assistance for the pacers worked out well, with the new-ball pair…
AUSTRALIA dominated the opening day of the Boxing Day Test with an all-round outing in Melbourne. Returning captain Pat Cummins made all the right calls on Sunday – right from the toss to his bowling changes on a wicket that had lots of green as Australia’s bowlers knocked England over for 185. The openers then…
EDDIE Hearn has revealed that Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk will most likely be in April 2022. The Brit was beaten comprehensively by Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September and handed over his WBA, WBO and IBF titles to the Ukrainian. Joshua, though, has subsequently triggered a rematch clause and is set…
