The Ministry of Health has announced that it is currently monitoring the Region Four communities of Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara and Kitty in Georgetown for a cluster of new Coronavirus cases. There are currently more than 400 active coronavirus cases in Region 4 and according to the Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony…
–to better respond to the needs of a modern society, says President Ali PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has reiterated his government’s commitment to refashioning the University of Guyana to better respond to the needs of a modern society. The Head of State made the pronouncement on Friday while virtually addressing the 2020 graduating class of…
A total of 44 new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Friday from 768 tests, taking Guyana’s overall number of confirmed cases to 9,486. Regions Four and Three continue to lead the country’s new infections with 26 and 10 cases recorded respectively. Regions Seven and Ten recorded three cases each with Regions Five and Six bringing…
A total of 7689 marijuana plants were destroyed by the Police today in the swamp lands aback the village of Yarrowkabra on the Linden/Soesdyke Highway. No one was found at the large farm but the Police Force reported that all of the plants were destroyed by fire. Some of the plants measured between three to…
–140-room facility located next to CJIA targets 2023 opening By Navendra Seoraj AHEAD of Guyana’s potential economic ascension and anticipated rise in arrival rates, Cardinal Investments Inc. has positioned itself to absorb the imminent opportunities by completing the final agreements with Marriott International for the construction of a US$20 million Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, next…
A total of 120 new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Thursday from 1, 107 tests, taking Guyana’s overall number of confirmed cases to 9, 442. Seven regions recorded new cases, with Region Four recording the majority of cases with 77 new infections. Region Three and Region Seven were the only other regions to record double…
One day after the former Commissioner and CEO of the Lands And Surveys Commission Trevor Benn was questioned about the land deals while he headed the Government agency, the Chief Executive of Cevon’s Waste Management Morse Archer was called in for questioning by the Criminal Investigations Department. Archer’s questioning related to the plot of land…
— President Ali tells Guyana Basin Summit GUYANA is poised to become the most exciting investment destination in the Western Hemisphere, President, Dr Irfaan Ali, said on Wednesday. The Head of State made this pronouncement during his address at the opening of the Guyana Basin Summit 2021 (GBS) which was held virtually. The event, which…
Taje Singh, 45, a prisoner who escaped from the Lusignan Prison on the East Coast of Demerara early Wednesday, has been recaptured within 12 hours of his escape. Police said he was arrested at Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo Wednesday evening. A hunt was launched by the Guyana Prison Service and Guyana Police Force after Singh…
A 16-year-old boy who has emerged as the prime suspect in the shooting death of 10-year-old Anthony Cort during a home invasion and robbery will face the Court tomorrow to be charged with the murder. The Guyana Police reported this evening that there is currently no one else in custody for the crime but the…
