Guyana News

In order to facilitate the delivery of food and necessary supplies to Region Seven, where a lockdown is in effect to stem the spread of COVID-19, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill on Wednesday revealed that the ferry to Bartica will continue to operate.

The PPP/C government today announced the appointment of businessman Gerry Gouveia as National Security Advisor to the President and Ralph Ramkarran as advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on border matters.

-Benn to give update after further investigation Following his controversial arrest in the wee hours of yesterday morning after police stormed into his home, former Director of Sports Christopher Jones condemned the operation as a coordinated political attack that he believes was aimed at embarrassing and intimidating not just him but the main opposition.

Amidst complaints over a lag in the release of COVID-19 test results, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony on Friday stated that plans are underway to automate Guyana’s testing for COVID-19, thereby boosting its capacity, but a number of things must be put in place.

Already reeling from the loss of the March 2nd elections, APNU was dealt another blow yesterday when the WPA pulled out of its partnership, citing the repeated violation of principles of coalition politics, including non-consultation on the list of MPs for Parliament but the party left open the prospect of reconciliation.

As it continues a probe into what is believed to be a huge Ponzi scheme affecting thousands, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a public appeal for persons who invested with Accelerated Capital Firm Inc (ACFI) to make contact with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised the police to launch a “comprehensive” investigation into alleged criminal conduct by Chief Election Officer (CEO) Keith Lowenfield and District Four Returning Officer (RO) Clairmont Mingo during the March 2nd elections and its aftermath based on formal complaints.

Timber and hardware businessman Toolsie Persaud died yesterday and he was remembered as a pioneer and industrialist whose massive contribution aided in the development of Guyana.

Guyana on Friday recorded its 31st COVID-19 fatality and confirmed 35 more infections from recent testing.

In less than two months, Region seven has recorded over 200 cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), with Bartica and surrounding communities becoming major hotspots, Regional Health Officer (RHO).

Trade unionist Lincoln Lewis and several Kingelly, West Coast Berbice villagers were yesterday charged with assault causing actual bodily harm and abusive language.

Based on the investigation it has conducted so far, the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has said there is no “conclusive” evidence that the cocaine found by German authorities in a shipment of rice from Guyana had been loaded here.

New Commander of Region Five Edmond Cooper and several ranks discovered a total of 136 pounds of cannabis at various locations in the region in two separate operations yesterday. 

Police last night intercepted a bus that was transporting nine Cuban nationals at the Berbice Bridge entrance.

Senior Superintendent Michael Kingston will now serve as the Commander of Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), as the hierarchy of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) continues to see a major transformation under the new PPP/C government. 

More than five months after being struck down by a car while crossing the Supply public road, 12-year-old Akazea Austin still has trouble breathing unaided.

Ian Craddock, the Director of tour company Bushmasters, who was found dead in Lethem at the end of July, died from a cardiac arrest.

The Guyana Police Force today said in a release that formal reports were received which alleged criminal conduct by Chief Election Officer  Keith Lowenfield, District Four Returning Officer, Clairmont Mingo and others in relation to the March, 2nd, 2020, General and Regional Elections and events subsequent thereto.

The Ministry of Health this afternoon said that a 47-year-old woman has died of COVID-19.