THE Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, in a statement on Monday, has expressed joy for the return of the Phagwah celebration after a two-year hiatus as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic but asked for respect for the spirituality behind the celebration. “We strongly urge promoters and event managers to desist from associating Phagwah and Holi,…
A 39-year-old inmate of the Mazaruni Prison was charged and fined $2.5 million on Monday for the possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. John Caesar appeared before Magistrate Crystal Lambert at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four years imprisonment in addition to the fine being imposed. Police…
A wedding house celebration turned tragic early this morning when a 28-year man was stabbed to death during a row over the music. The murdered man has been identified as Chaves Mangal who was a Corporal in the Guyana Defence Force. The incident took place at Good Hope on the East Coast of Demerara early…
SIGNED by President Dr Irfaan Ali and Dr Narine Singh, Chairman of the Central Board of Health, a new set of COVID-19 guidelines were approved on March 14 which says face masks are not mandatory but are encouraged if the person is in public. “Wearing a face mask is not mandatory but in order to…
New COVID-19 regulations, approved by President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday, signalled the removal of the COVID-19 restrictions on social activities and gatherings. The requirements for individuals to present their proof of vaccination when entering public buildings have also been removed. Now, it is only mandated that all operators and passengers of any land, water…
Alberttown resident and mini-bus driver Richard Anthony was today remanded to jail for manslaughter, related to the death of his younger brother, Moses Anthony. The accused appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan and the Court was told that on the 10th March at Third Street, Alberttown Richard Anthony unlawfully killed his brother, Moses Anthony. He…
After two years of battling the COVID-19 pandemic and with the number of active cases now below 200, the Government of Guyana has decided to move in the direction of ending all of the COVID-19 protocols next week. In a brief interview with News Source on Sunday, President Ali said the move is in keeping…
After two years of battling the COVID-19 pandemic and with the number of active cases now below 200, the Government of Guyana has decided to move in the direction of ending all of the COVID-19 protocols next week. In a brief interview with News Source on Sunday, President Ali said the move is in keeping…
TEN more persons have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, taking Guyana’s overall confirmed cases to 63,144 since the first case was recorded in March, 2020. No new COVID-19 related deaths were recorded within the last 24 hours. There are currently 229 active COVID-19 cases in Guyana, following the 10 new cases which were recorded…
After two years of battling the COVID-19 pandemic and with the number of active cases now below 200, the Government of Guyana has decided to move in the direction of ending all of the COVID-19 protocols next week. In a brief interview with News Source on Sunday, President Ali said the move is in keeping…
