Region Nine man dies of COVID, 153 new cases reported
The Ministry of Health yesterday said that another person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died.
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The Ministry of Health yesterday said that another person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died.
The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) has asked Sleepin hotel proprietor Clifton Bacchus to submit a new plan for the construction of a planned parking lot, along Merriman Mall between Light and Albert streets, to align with the city’s ‘green’ vision for the area.
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) is reviewing the need for further training of ranks after a suspected liquor smuggler released dogs to attack ranks during an operation at Lethem.
Joel Cadogan, an overseas-based Guyanese who was arrested on Monday after he was found with a quantity of marijuana in his luggage, was yesterday sentenced to four years in jail and fined $1,527,000.
A minibus operator was yesterday charged with causing death by dangerous driving charge.
Heavy-duty vehicles traversing the Demerara Harbour Bridge are still subject to weight restrictions and a staggered system has been implemented to ensure the bridge is at no time overburdened as repairs to a defective area are still to be completed.
The bus driver seen in a viral video snatching a passenger’s phone after she asked him to lower the volume of the music in the vehicle has been charged by police and released on $30,000 station bail.
A pensioner, who visited the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Camp and Bent to query matters related to his contribution, collapsed on Wednesday and died.
A man has been sentenced to one month in jail for breaking the national curfew.
Two prisoners were injured on Sunday night after they were involved in an argument which escalated into a fight at the Lusignan Prison.
A construction worker, his wife, and daughter, were on Wednesday separately charged with assaulting their neighbours.
Attorney General Anil Nandlall today said that there continue to be efforts to convey the impression that there is a rift between him and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo.
COVID-19 vaccinations will begin from tomorrow, April 15 for all persons above 18, according to Dr Leslie Ramsammy, Advisor to the Minister of Health..
Dr Leslie Ramsammy, Advisor to the Minister of Health today assured that second doses of COVID-19 vaccines are available for those who have gotten their first shots.
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has made significant changes for the June/July 2021 examinations cycle.
The Ministry of Health today said that another person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died.
The Ministry of Natural Resources says that the government is “highly disappointed” at ExxonMobil’s failure to resolve a gas compressor problem on its oil platform that has led to flaring of gas and a steep drop in production.
Hoping to further boost local content as all heavy-lifting and storage works will be transferred to Guyana from the current location in Trinidad and Tobago, the Guyana Shore Base Inc (GYSBI) is forging ahead with expansion as it adds two specialty berthing facilities set to cost some US$16 million.
Regan Rodrigues called ‘Grey Boy,’ was yesterday afternoon freed of the 2015 murder of political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing, after trial Judge Sandil Kissoon upheld a no-case submission made by defence attorney Adrian Thompson.
A soldier died and several other persons including a 7-year-old were injured after two cars collided along Homestretch Ave-nue, Georgetown on Tuesday night.
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