Guyana News

Following a December 13, 2021 Stabroek News report highlighting doctors’ complaints that the Leonora Hospital was short of staff, this newspaper has learnt that a doctor was promptly transferred in what will be seen as an attempt to target persons who are suspected of providing information on the situation at the institution.

A man who was causally transporting US$66,000 (approximately $13.8 million) worth of cocaine on his bicycle on Monday, was apprehended by officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) and is currently in custody assisting with investigations.

Following media reports and complaints received regarding the payment of severance and other benefits to workers who were terminated by Troy Resources Guyana Inc on grounds of redundancy, the Ministry of Labour on Monday said that it convened a meeting with the company’s management on December 14, 2021, to address the issues on behalf of the affected workers. 

The appointment of commissioners for the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) now lies with the government as the Public Accounts Committee awaits the naming of their representatives, Chairman of the committee Jermaine Figueira said.

Minister of Human Services and Social Security,  Dr Vindhya Persaud on Monday officially handed over a spanking new home to a mother of six.

Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Prabhu Dyal Sookraj died at the age of 80 on December 2, 2021 in Clermont, Florida, USA.

The Rotary Club of Stabroek is collaborating with ExxonMobil Guyana and the BrainStreet Group to deliver interactive online education particularly in the hinterland communities, a release from the Club stated yesterday.

Tenders were last Thursday (December 16) opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for the preparation of a location for waste at Blairmont, West Bank Berbice.

The Ministry of Health yesterday said that as of December 20, 2021, six more persons, including a nine-month-old boy, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

Over $400 million was on Thursday approved to go towards providing baggage handling systems at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA).

Members of the Three-Door Fishermen’s Co-operative Society last week signed an agreement with the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) which will allow fishermen to legally utilize and operate from the river shore base at D’Edward in the vicinity of the bridge.

British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller yesterday congratulated Aubrey Norton on becoming Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), following the 21st Biennial Delegates Congress elections on 18 December, 2021.

The Ministry of Health today said that as of December 20, 2021, six more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr.

Citing the Omicron variant, the National COVID-19 Task Force  says the prohibition on entertainment events remains.

Former PNCR Leader David Granger today congratulated his successor Aubrey Norton on his election.

Aubrey Norton yesterday said that he will seek guidance from the party’s executive as to whether to seek an audience with President Irfaan Ali and for the second day running, the new PNCR leader talked tough on pressuring the government and the elections commission on key issues.

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday announced that sugar workers will now benefit from a seven percent salary increase which they are expected to receive before the end of the year.

In addition to significantly reducing the traffic congestion faced daily by commuters on the East Bank Demerara, the new Diamond to Mocha interlink road will open up between 300-400 acres of land for  industrial and commercial development, President Irfaan Ali said yesterday morning.

A petition has been tendered to Parliament by Policy Forum Guyana (PFG) calling for a deferral of debate on the Natural Resources Fund Bill until citizens can consider it.