Guyana News

The Ministry of Health today said that as of June 22, 2021, two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

After receiving confirmation from the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) that the Sputnik V shots acquired by Guyana are authentic, the Ministry of Health yesterday called on Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon to withdraw his recent statements questioning the authenticity of the vaccines and to apologise to the nation.

Amidst concerns about a well-organised human smuggling ring here involving Haitians and Cubans, government will be implementing a visa requirement for the two nationalities as a condition of entry into Guyana, Attorney General Anil Nandlall last night said.

One of the two Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) officers who was involved in a melee at a Corriverton, Berbice bar over the weekend has since been terminated while the other,  who was arrested is on administrative duties as the probe continues.

Following a rapid increase of COVID-19 cases in St Ignatius, persons not resident in the village are now required to seek permission from the council before entering the community.

Noel Rodrigues was yesterday afternoon sentenced to life in prison after a jury convicted him of the 2016 killing of miner, Shawn McDonald whose body was found in a metal tank at Kurupung, Region Seven.  

A former police officer was on Monday charged with causing a murder case to be dismissed by absenting himself from court when he was due to testify.

A Cane View, South Ruimveldt vendor was stabbed to death yesterday following an altercation over the placement of stalls.

Approximately 46.9% of Guyana’s adult population has so far received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine with the health minister noting that the country has an open policy in its vaccination programme.

An elderly man died on Monday after his boat hit another boat in the Essequibo River.

Three more COVID-19 fatalities were yesterday reported with 90 new cases of the virus being recorded.

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has unanimously decided to send Chief Election Officer (CEO) Keith Lowenfield, Deputy Chief Election Officer (DCEO) Roxanne Myers and Region Four Returning Officer Clairmont Mingo on leave pending a decision on whether a tribunal will investigate accusations leveled against them.

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Flood-hit communities in regions Five and Ten have seen a drop in levels and residents remain optimistic that within a short period the water will be gone from land.

Over $63 million in total is being spent for the rehabilitation of three roads at Black Bush Polder, Port Mourant and Cumberland, in Berbice.

President Irfaan Ali has held discussions with the President of the Islamic Development Bank, Dr Bandar Hajjar and his team concerning the Bank’s support and assistance in the wake of the recent floods across Guyana.

An 18-year-old ended his life on Sunday after the police say he thought he killed his brother, who he knocked unconscious during an argument.

Following repeated failed attempts to serve his $185 million libel lawsuit on Advisor to Minister of Health Dr.

A man is now in custody after he was found with 218 grammes of suspected cannabis at Plaisance, East Coast Demerara.

The Ministry of Health today said that as of June 21, 2021, three more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.