Guyana News

Former President and Leader of the People’s National Congress (PNC) David Granger recently paid a thank-you visit to the Mocha-Arcadia neighbourhood, his first following the declaration of the results of the March 2nd General and Regional Elections, a release from the PNC said yesterday.

Almost 50 LL.B graduates have signaled their interest to join a programme aimed at recruiting them for training as prosecutors in the magistracy, Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has said.

Guyana has recorded its 66th COVID-19 fatality. The Ministry of Health said today that the latest fatality is a 67 -year-old man from Barima/Waini (Region 1) who died while receiving care at its medical facility.

Samuel Barkoye of North Georgetown Primary and Rovin Lall of Stella Maris Primary were today declared as the joint top student at the National Grade Six Assessment.

The draft terms of reference and an Memorandum of Understanding for the investigations to be led by the Regional Security System (RSS) officials into the  murders of the three West Coast Berbice (WCB) teenagers including the Henry cousins have been completed and should be processed this week by the Attorney General’s Chambers.

Despite decades of concerns that governments have repeatedly abused the state media for political gain and to viciously attack opponents, the new PPP/C government plans to retain all aspects of the sector.

Following complaints by local businessman Terry Singh that his company has been replaced at the Chinese-owned Aurora Gold Mines (AGM) by China firm CHEC,  the Private Sector Commission (PSC) has written to President Irfaan Ali calling on to address concerns about local content being at stake.

A sum of $3 billion will be allocated to the Civil Defence Com-mission (CDC) for the social relief of citizens affected by natural disasters or emergencies including the ongoing Corona-virus (COVID-19) pandemic,   Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Friday announced during his national budget presentation.

The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday said that up to September 14 this year, the number of traffic deaths has jumped by 42% compared to the same period last year.

As the process for the reopening of the Rose Hall Sugar Estate continues, a register is being developed which saw the last count as of yesterday at 425 persons seeking employment. 

A fifty-one-year-old man from Region Four was reported by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to have died yesterday as a result of COVID-19.

Local fishermen will welcome news that United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo discussed with government a review of the ban on catfish from this country.

A 25-year-old Clifton Settlement, Corentyne taxi driver died at the Port Mourant Hospital during the wee hours of Saturday after com-plaining of experiencing severe pain in his left arm. 

APNU+AFC Member of Parliament and former Education Minister Dr Nicolette Henry has cautioned that remote learning will see many learners faced with challenges that can have permanent effects.

The Guyana Telephone and Tele-graph Company (GTT) last night said that it had restored landline services to customers in Region 3, completing underwater repairs ahead of schedule.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us in more ways than one, whether work, school, health, or our economic situations.

While pollutant-free automobiles seem more efficient, buyers will have to consider charging-station availability and whether these vehicles will meet the demands of the driver.

The Ministry of Health says that as of  3 pm today, one other person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died.

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) is notifying  the general public that with effect from Monday, September 21, 2020, the hours of operation of the water taxis on the Georgetown – Vreed-en-Hoop service will be from 06:00 hours (6 AM) to 18:00 hours (6 PM).

Two prisoners were fatally shot by guards and five others were wounded after what authorities have described as a riot and attempted breakout at the Lusignan Prison yesterday.