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Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony receiving the pills at the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign in Region Four. (DPI photo

Anti-filaria campaign extended to regions one, five

In efforts to eradicate Lymphatic Filariasis in Guyana, the Ministry of Health on Saturday extended the ongoing Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign to regions one and five.

Mahipaul challenge over disbursals to constitutional agencies dismissed

A ruling handed down by Justice Nareshwar Harnanan on Friday confirmed that Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr.

City Council adopts policy on donations

A donation and grant policy was yesterday adopted by the Georgetown Mayor and City Council following a majority vote in favour.

The pencil-shaped packages intended to mimic bones.

Suspected cocaine found in saltfish destined for Miami

Six persons are now in custody after the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) unearthed cocaine in salted fish intended for export to Miami, USA.

Two women held over Linden murder

The police are probing a murder yesterday between 21:00 and 21:30 hrs at Victory Valley, Linden.

Two women latest COVID fatalities

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

SoL denies abusing duty exemptions for fuel

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is preparing for talks to retrieve nearly $3B from companies alleged to have avoided taxes in a fuel duty exemption scheme, a charge that SOL Guyana Inc (Sol) firmly denied yesterday.

State suing Car Care owner, Trevor Benn and valuator over Ruimveldt land

The government has filed court action to have lands sold to Car Care Enterprise owner Wilfred Brandford repossessed and former Lands and Surveys Com-missioner Trevor Benn and former Ministry of Finance Valuator Julian Barrington were also sued in excess of $100M each for their roles in the transaction.

President Irfaan Ali (second from left) speaking to attendees at the game yesterday afternoon.

President raps cricket organisers at Everest over COVID-19 breaches

Recognising that COVID-19 guidelines were not being observed at a T20 softball competition at the Everest Cricket Club yesterday, President Irfaan Ali chided organisers and representatives of the club.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips (second from left) and Indian High Commissioner to Guyana Dr. K.J. Srinivasa (second from right) greeting each other yesterday at the airport. Also in this Department of Public Information photo are Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony (left) and Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugh Todd.

India’s 80,000 COVID vaccines donation arrives

India’s donation of 80,000 COVISHIELD vaccines arrived yesterday morning at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri and Prime Minister Mark Phillips expressed gratitude on behalf of Guyana.

Domestic violence survivor moves from working at restaurant to running her own

One week ago, Angelha Dhuman, a 28-year-old single mother of three and a domestic violence survivor, moved from working at a restaurant to opening her own at Bloomfield Village, Corentyne, Berbice.

Family suspects missing phone may hold clues to Corentyne mother’s death

The relatives of Vanessa Lewis-Sahadeo on Saturday filed a report at the New Amsterdam Police Station about the woman’s cellular phone and other articles that they say the New Amsterdam Hospital and health authorities have failed to hand over to them following the death of the woman and her baby.

EU Ambassador urges broad-based action on violence against women/girls

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Ponz Cantó is urging all persons to take actions in order to see change particularly as it relates to gender equality and violence against women/girls.

Thirty-five new COVID cases, eight persons in ICU

Thirty-five new COVID cases were recorded yesterday according to the Ministry of Health’s (MoH) dashboard.

Good Hope woman dies after reported argument in car, cop held

A Good Hope, Essequibo Coast mother of two died after the car she was a passenger in crashed into a parked vehicle at Hibernia, Essequibo Coast on Saturday.

Nicaragua bodies boat not same as one seen here -Benn

Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn says that the vessel found in Nicaraguan waters last week with bodies is not the same as that which was seen floating offshore Guyana.

Forty-seven cops before the courts on criminal charges

Forty-seven Guyana Police Force (GPF) ranks are currently before the courts facing criminal charges, Commissioner of Police (ag) Nigel Hoppie disclosed on Thursday.

First Lady’s office defends allocation of $25m

A total of $25 million was allocated to the Office of the First Lady, the Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs, Gail Teixeira revealed during the consideration of the 2021 budget estimates for the Office of the President on Tuesday.

GPHC seeking to rent warehouse to store supplies

With larger quantities of medical and pharmaceutical supplies being procured for the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and current storage facilities at capacity, the hospital has invited bids for the rental of a warehouse to be used for additional storage.

President Irfaan Ali with microphone appealing to the spectators. (Office of the President photo)

President leaves softball venue after voicing disappointment at lack of COVID protocols

President Irfaan Ali left the Everest Cricket Club today moments after he arrived, disappointed with the organisers and spectators for not following national COVID-19 protocols.