By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy New proposed legislation styled as the ‘Bail Bill’ has been finalised and will be tabled in the National Assembly soon. It will, among other things, remove the existing constitutional coverage offered to police investigators which allows them to detain a person for up to 72 hours prior to releasing that person…
Every person in Guyana living with a permanent disability, HIV or Cancer will be able to access the government’s $14,000 public assistance with immediate effect, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud announced on Friday. “All persons living with permanent disabilities will be able to access public assistance. “And secondly, that public…
The Ministry of Health on Friday announced that some COVID-19 requirements for international travellers entering the country will be lifted. A post on the ministry’s Facebook page confirmed that the relaxation of testing requirements for international travel will be effective from June 18, 2022. Travellers 12 years and older are still required to be fully…
A 45-year-old construction worker was on Friday sentenced to 17 years imprisonment for the rape of a 13-year-old girl. Clincy David formerly of Da Silva Street, Newtown, was sentenced by Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Demerara High Court. Back in April, a 12-member jury found David guilty of engaging in sexual activity with the victim.…
A 79-year-old farmer of Adams Creek, Pomeroon River in Region Two died after he was struck down on the Charity Public Road on Friday. Dead is Chooman Lall called ‘Cyril’. The News Room understands that Lall was walking on the road when he was struck down at about 10:00hrs. According to reports, Lall took vegetables…
Police have arrested a 27-year-old security guard who reportedly shot his co-worker, 30-year-old Junior Mohan on Thursday at about 15:50hrs. Police Headquarters reported that both men are employed with a security company located at Sheriff Street, Georgetown and were stationed at the Ramada Princess Hotel at Providence, East Bank Demerara. According to the police report,…
The Guyana Police Force during an operation at a number of High Schools along the East Coast Demerara corridor discovered and seized a number of knives, screwdrivers, scissors, and a toy handgun from students. On Thursday, Police Officers from the division joined the Ministry of Education and teachers at the schools in the operation. In…
See below statement from the Guyana Football Federation regarding the hosting of a Futsal event in the National Park on Saturday (June 18): “The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) wishes to inform that it has not sanctioned or given approval for the conduct of the advertised “Unfinished Business” Futsal championship. Consequently, the GFF is unaware of…
The Guyana Defence Force has welcomed 211 additional soldiers to its service. The new recruits recently completed 12 weeks of intense induction training as part of the Basic Recruit Course. In a statement, the GDF said the training was designed to transform their minds and bodies while making them fit for a military career. A…
The Ministry of Health on Friday reported that as of Thursday, June 16, 2022, one more person who tested for the COVID-19 virus has died and 85 new infections have been recorded. The latest victim is a 79-year-old male from Region Six (East Berbice – Corentyne) who was partially vaccinated and died on June 15,…
