The Ministry of Health on Friday reported that 112 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded from 804 tests conducted over a 24-hour period. The new cases were recorded in the following regions: Region One (four), Region Two (12), Region Three (14), Region Four (73), Region Six (four), Region Seven (two) and Region Ten (three).…
The Guyana government this afternoon inked a contract for the construction of the first phase of the long-awaited road link between the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara. The phase covers from Ogle on the East Coast to Eccles on the East Bank of Demerara. The US$106m contract will be executed by the Indian company Ashoka…
Young quicks punish Bangladesh CMC – Young fast bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales grabbed three-wicket hauls to punish Bangladesh, as West Indies seized control of the second Test with a clinical opening-day performance here on Friday. Choosing to bowl first on a Daren Sammy National Stadium pitch which offered early movement, West Indies bundled…
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has warned that the ministry will soon start removing all obstacles and waste materials that have been left on roadways or that are impeding developmental works. Scrap iron, tyres and even some temporary structures can be found in various locations blocking roadways and preventing further construction. “As of Monday, the…
Persons and businesses that have encumbrances on the Government reserves have two days to remove them or have them removed by the government. Minister of Works, Juan Edghill issued the final warning today, including to those who have turned the roadsides into their vending spots. He said the Government of Guyana has an aggressive developmental…
– Guyana end IMMAF Championships with two medals By Rawle Toney in Monterrey, Mexico (Compliments: Team Mohamed, National Sports Commission & GYMMAF) Team Guyana ended their participation at the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) Pan American Championships, in Monterrey, Mexico, with two Silver medals, thanks to Shenese Bobb and Carl Ramsey. The competition, which…
After 16 years of trying to conceive but to no avail, a couple was able to do so and welcomed a bouncing baby girl to the world on Thursday with the help of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). The birth is a historic achievement for the hospital as the newborn is the first to…
The former Chairman of the Private Sector Commission, Captain Gerry Gouveia has expressed concern and disgust over recent statements by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and the Private Sector Commission on the issue of Local Content and foreign companies investing in Guyana. While stopping short of addressing the issue of RAMPS Logistics being denied a…
The People’s National Congress Reform, (PNCR), which is the largest party in the APNU+AFC coalition, has raised questions about the planned Commission of Inquiry into the 2020 General Elections, while there is an active Elections Petition questioning the outcome of the elections still before the Courts. During a press conference today, PNCR Executive Member Gary…
The People’s National Congress Reform, (PNCR), which is the largest party in the APNU+AFC coalition, has raised questions about the planned Commission of Inquiry into the 2020 General Elections, while there is an active Elections Petition questioning the outcome of the elections still before the Courts. During a press conference today, PNCR Executive Member Gary…
