Guyana News

The Guyana Police Force is seeking the assistance of the general public in identifying a recent cave-in victim, who has only been identified by the alias ‘Vibes,’ of 4 Miles, Port Kaituma, North West District.

Two armed bandits escaped after they failed to gain entry into an East Canje, Berbice beer garden during the wee hours of yesterday morning.

A Corentyne farmer who was attacked by two men on Saturday midday at the Number 43 entrance to Black Bush Polder is seeking justice as police have failed to make any arrest to date in the matter.

The Ministry of Health today said that as of July 05, 2021, four more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has requested the file on two accused who were discharged today by a magistrate’s court over the murder of Isaiah Henry last year, A release from the DPP’s office said that the DPP has written to the magistrate requesting the documents taken at the Preliminary Inquiry into the case of the Police vs Vinod Gopaul and Anil Sancharia.

ExxonMobil may soon find itself testifying before the United States Congress after a senior employee claimed that the oil major has been actively working to undermine President Joe Biden’s climate and infrastructure proposals as well as used shadow organisations to bolster support for anti-climate change measures.

Commending the Guyanese diaspora in New York for their support in preventing electoral fraud at last year’s general elections here, Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Friday said planned areas for reform include the process for employing electoral workers.

Commissioner of Police (ag) Nigel Hoppie has been given until noon today to respond to a missive demanding that he effect the promotions announced by the Police Service Com-mission (PSC) or face legal action.

Black Bush Polder, Corentyne  will benefit from two new pump stations in 12 to 14 months to assist with drainage and irrigation.

Westmount Energy yesterday said it has been informed by JHI Associates Inc that the Jabillo-1 well on the Canje block offshore Guyana reached its target depth without encountering commercial hydrocarbons.

A pedal cyclist succumbed on Friday following a hit-and-run accident from the night before along the La Bonne Intention Railway Embankment, on the East Coast of Demerara.

The Ministry of Health yesterday reported that there were 11 new cases of COVID-19 and for the second day running no new death from the virus was recorded.

Long-serving Massy and DOCOL executive Shameer Hoosein passed away on Sunday, according to sources close to his family.

Grade Six pupils across Guyana are expected to write the second set of National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) mock examinations tomorrow and Thursday.

Three persons, including a retired policeman, were on Sunday robbed of multiple items, including a gun and ammunition, they had locked in a car parked at Dakara Creek, Wismar, Linden.

A campaign against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) – THE 592STOP  –  and a hotline catering to Spanish and Portuguese speakers were launched on Friday by Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr.

Following a series whitewash (3-0) over Pakistan Women, West Indies Women’s team captain, Stafanie Taylor, is optimistic the momentum can roll over into the One-Day International series which starts tomorrow.

Bids were last Tuesday submitted to the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board for the construction of a basketball court at the Guyana National Stadium, a project which is set to be undertaken by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport.

The Ministry of Health yesterday rejected a claim that it had withheld information from the public on the number of children infected with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.

The Ministry of Housing and Water yesterday agreed on a new route for contractors engaged in the Fort Ordnance Housing Project, Region Six to lessen damage to roads in the area.