Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, lost her United States (US) citizenship “immediately” upon taking an Oath of Renunciation “during the month of September 2020,” Clerk of the National Assembly, Sherlock Isaacs, has revealed. In response to a letter by Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde, the Clerk said he received legal advice on the…
The Ansa McAl company in Guyana today donated 100 doses of the Remdesevir drug to the Ministry of Health. The drug is used for the treatment of seriously ill Coronavirus patients. Chief Executive Officer of Ansa McAl Guyana, Troy Cadogan noted that the company was able to procure the drug through its suppliers and wanted…
HEAVY rain over the past few hours has resulted in flooding across Georgetown and other areas, but Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, has assured the nation that there is no reason for major alarm, as Government is addressing the issue with expediency. “There is no reason for major alarm. We do have some flooding…
The Ministry of Health on Wednesday received 100 vials of Remdesivir from ANSA McAL Trading Limited to aid Guyana’s fight against COVID-19. The company has committed to providing a second batch of 100 vials in one week’s time. Marketing Director, Troy Cadogan presented the medication to Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony. Remdesivir is an…
Police investigators are continuing their probe of the death of a young couple in their Eccles East Bank Demerara home. Investigators believe it may be a case of murder/suicide. The burnt bodies of 34-year-old barber, Leeroy King, and his reputed wife 35-year-old Cindy Moses were found in their Eccles home after firemen responded and managed…
Dear Editor, GUYANA recently observed the important significance of Youman Nabi and Sharada Navratri, and is quickly in the process of preparing for the celebration of Christmas. All three events incur religious meanings, and the majority of Guyanese of all races participate in these engagements. Thus, it’s safe to say that throughout Guyana, there is…
Detectives have determined murder/suicide following the death of a young couple, whose charred remains were found in their lot 1139 Block ‘EE’ Eccles, East Bank Demerara house, Tuesday night. Police Headquarters in a statement revealed that the bodies were burnt beyond recognition after the husband set the house on fire. Dead are Leeroy King, 32,…
Appearing to have reached a dead end in the investigations of teenage cousins, Joel and Isaiah Henry and 17-year-old Haresh Singh, the Guyana Police Force today announced a $3 million reward for information that could lead to the arrest of suspects in the three murders. In its statement, the Guyana Police Force said the investigations…
– before LGE, says GECOM’s chair, suggests house-to-house registration on the cards By Navendra Seoraj GOING into another election would be problematic for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) unless there is a new voters’ list, said Chairperson of the Commission, Justice (ret’d) Claudette Singh. Guyana is anticipating Local Government Elections (LGE), which is due next…
Two suspects in a daring mid-morning robbery on Tuesday have been arrested following a collaborative effort between the police and a private security officer. According to a police source, the two suspects, one of whom was armed, accosted a male outside the Oasis Café on Carmichael Street, Georgetown and held him at gunpoint. The victim…
