Guyana News

A number of buildings, including the former Ocean View International Hotel, are being examined by the government to be dedicated facilities for persons diagnosed with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo says.

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) through the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) is mobilising relief items, including masks, hygiene products and food supplies, for vulnerable families and communities expected to be affected by the institution of the nationwide emergency measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Warning that social distancing measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) could create hardships for public transport operators, the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) has called for measures to be put in place in order to assist them and other affected workers.

While welcoming the emergency regulations instituted by government to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) on Saturday called for measures to be taken to reduce overcrowding in prisons given the potential risks to prison staff and inmates. 

The Canadian High Commission is continuing to assist Canadians who wish to return home from Guyana with flights out of the country amidst the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak.

The Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) in charge of the Port Mourant Market in Region Six has closed the market until further notice in response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), while the region’s town councils have issued stricter guide-lines for businesses and vendors.

The recent 5,000 litres fuel spill at Troy Resources’ Karouni, Region Eight site occurred at a fuel farm that is operated by its subcontractor Rubis, which has said it was conducting a “comprehensive” probe into the incident.

The Guyana Oil Company Limited (GuyOil) has announced price reductions for fuel.

Orrin King, the man who allegedly chopped his ex-wife to death at the Bartica Airstrip in the presence of their children, remains hospitalised in a critical condition.

Trinidad’s Republic Bank is donating $31.5 million to Guyana’s fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Hanuman Jadunauth, the Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara (WBD) fish vendor who was discovered dead a short distance from his home last Tuesday morning, was murdered, according to an autopsy.

An autopsy performed on the remains of Reeaz Holladar, the man who reportedly shot himself during a domestic row with his wife just over one week ago, confirmed that he died as a result of gunshot injuries to his head.

An additional case of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been recorded in Guyana.

The Guyana Human Rights Association today said that emergency regulations against the coronavirus were understandable but must be applied humanely and it also raised concerns about the indigenous population and prisoners.

Mattai’s, ‘The Food Market’ in Kingston is facilitating online orders. According to an advertisement in today’s Stabroek News, orders for curbside pickup could be placed by emailing the supermarket at mattaisales@hotmail.com. 

Trinidad’s Republic Bank is donating $31.5m to Guyana’s fight against the rampaging COVID-19 pandemic.

In order to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), government has announced a one-month countrywide lockdown effective from yesterday, with a 6pm to 6am curfew and a restriction on services except for those deemed essential.

For the second time in three weeks, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has agreed to have every ballot cast in the March 2 general and regional elections recounted, raising hopes that an elections crisis that has gripped the country can finally be resolved and lead to the swearing in of a President more than a month after voting.

The Guyana Court of Appeal will tomorrow deliver its ruling in the appeal filed by APNU+AFC candidate Ulita Grace Moore, who has challenged a Full Court decision to discharge injunctions that had halted preparations for a recount of votes cast at the March 2nd polls.

With city authorities ordering that Georgetown’s markets be shut by 7pm yesterday and restricting vending to only a few hours on Fridays, hundreds of persons rushed the markets yesterday to purchase groceries, fruits and vegetables.