– U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on two-day visit to deepen hemispheric relations U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo arrives in Guyana today on a two-day visit. During this time he will lead a U.S. delegation in meetings with President Dr Irfaan Ali and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Hilton Todd.…
In an effort to assist families during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will be providing free childcare services for children whose parents are working in both the public and private sectors. It will also be facilitating the delivery of pensions to persons’ homes and create other services to assist…
Guyana recorded two more COVID-19 related deaths today, taking the total number of deaths to 60. Of the 60 COVID-19 related deaths, 40 were recorded in the past six weeks, while the other 20 were recorded between March and July. The Ministry of Health today revealed that the two latest fatalities were a 63-year-old woman…
IN a demonstration of the US’ commitment to defend democracy, combat COVID-19 while revitalising economies in wake of the pandemic, Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, will visit several countries, including Guyana. This is according to the US Department of State which also noted that strengthening of security against regional threats will also be a main…
The management of Scotiabank has taken a decision to temporarily close its Carmichael Street branch until further notice after one of its employees tested positive for COVID-19. In a notice, the company said “enhanced protocols have been implemented” following the positive test results. “We have been informed that one of our employees at the Carmichael…
The death toll from the Coronavirus in Guyana continues to climb along with new cases of the disease. Today, the Health Ministry announced that 74 new cases of the disease and two more deaths have been recorded. The two latest fatalities have been identified as a 75-year-old man from Region Four and an 86-year-old woman…
— Minister Indar ‘shines light’ on billions in debt left by APNU+AFC By Navendra Seoraj THE first day of the 2020 budget debates kicked off on Monday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) and, while it was well ‘lit’ inside, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, argued that local power companies…
Police have arrested 27-year-old Samuel Allen known as ‘Sammy’ who is the prime suspect in the murder of Earl Peters – a security guard attached to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) – and the stabbing of Troy Peters – a taxi driver in Port Kaituma, North West District. Police Headquarters in a statement noted that…
The Guyana Police Force has announced that as it continues its probe of the double murder of teenage cousins, Joel and Isaiah Henry, it has released all of the suspects who were initially held. The Force has however indicated that the suspects have to make scheduled visits to the Blairmont Police station. Two other suspects…
HUNDREDS of Guyanese said farewell to cousins, Joel and Isaiah Henry, on Sunday, who found brutally murdered in Cotton Tree backdam, West Coast Berbice, on September 6. With heavy hearts, friends and family of the slain teens opened the funeral, farewell, and burial ceremony to the public as the deaths have since sparked a national…
