…if Guyanese ignore precautionary measures By Navendra Seoraj A “total lockdown” is imminent if Guyanese continue to ignore the public health authorities’ advice and guidelines related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), said Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO), Dr. Karen Boyle. Some countries have already taken a step to “lockdown” amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, but while
Two sisters, ages 13 and 15 who attacked and brutally stabbed their classmate outside of the Linden Foundation Secondary School on January 23 this year have been advised to undergo counselling. Fifteen-year-old Shashamani Williams was stabbed to her lower back during a fight with the sisters and sustained severe injuries to her diaphragm, muscles and…
Commercial banks across Guyana will be closing a little earlier daily as they take extra precautions against the coronavirus. The Association of Bankers announced today that the banks, which would usually close their doors at 2 pm daily, will now be closing at 12 noon. They will continue to open at 8 am. The new…
The Ministry of Education today announced that as a result of the current situation regarding the Coronavirus, the closure of all public schools will continue for another week and into the Easter holidays. The Ministry noted that the new school term, which is slated to commence on April 20, 2020 remains on schedule. Ministry of
By Bibi Khatoon With most Guyanese not adhering to calls for social distancing and self-isolation, resident representative of the Pan-American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) in Guyana Dr William Adu-Krow believes local authorities should consider a complete lock down as he noted that the country does not have the capacity to deal with an outbreak.…
Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence has indicated that as of today, Guyana still has only five confirmed cases of the coronavirus, including the one patient who died. She said while other persons from the community were tested, the figure for positive cases remains the same. Speaking to News Source this evening, the Public Health Minister…
– calls on citizens to respect the rule of law, be patient PRESIDENT David Granger has condemned acts of civil violence, which was perpetrated in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice). The President expressed concern about the situation, after a private property, located in Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice was torched and destroyed in what is reported to
The Working People’s Alliance (WPA), one of the small parties that make up APNU+AFC coalition has joined the many calls for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to undertake a national recount of the ballots cast at the March 2 general and regional elections. The party made it clear that it fully supports CARICOM’s supervision of…
There are growing calls for a national recount of all votes cast at the 2nd March elections, even as a Court hearing on the matter is set to take place this morning. In a joint statement, the People’s Progressive Party and a group of the small parties said they welcome and support the other calls…
President David Granger has condemned “hateful” attacks on residents of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice). The president’s statement came hours after a family of Bush Lot village, whose members have been ardent supporters of the APNU+AFC, lost their butcher shop which was allegedly set alight by persons unknown on Friday night. Below is a full text of
