Govt. considering “risk allowance” for doctors, nurses on the frontline of COVID-19 fight
According to Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, government is currently considering a “risk allowance” for the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who are on...
WAIVING INTERESTS: Gov’t in chokehold as M&CC flirts with the law
The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) is split in the wake of passing a financial regulation that has cast it into a quagmire—one...
Health Ministry partners with RAD-AID to expand Guyana’s radiology capabilities
The Health Ministry is partnering with a nonprofit organization, RAD-AID International, to increase and improve radiology capabilities and services in Guyana. The collaboration entails...
Way now clear for ICJ to definitively decide on Guyana, Venezuela border case –...
See statement below from President, Dr. Irfaan Ali on the recent ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) this morning:
Today in The Hague,...
National Recount Day One: 25 ballot boxes completed, 2,314 more to go; GECOM promises...
Some 25 boxes containing ballots were counted today as Day One of the recount of the votes cast in the March 2 General and...
Guyana’s procurement practices continue to receive IDB’s lowest scores
Even though there have been numerous improvements to the relevant laws, Guyana’s procurement practices continue to receive the lowest scores (D) in successive Public...
AFC hires indigenous expert to influence policy decisions
The Alliance for Change (AFC) has announced that it is making significant steps in strengthening its commitment to indigenous affairs with the hiring of...
Police destroy acre and half ganja farm at Ituni
The Guyana Police Force, yesterday, between 09:00hrs and 11:30hrs, conducted an eradication at Ten Miles, Ituni Trail.
During the exercise, a field was discovered (1.5)...
Uitvlugt woman beaten to death by partner
Forty-eight-year-old Bibi Naseefa Baksh, a housewife of Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara, was reportedly beaten to death by her partner early this morning.
Police are currently...
Don’t allow my son’s murder to become another cold case- Sherwin Apple’s mom begs
Almost seven months after 41-year-old Sherwin Apple was strangled, and his body dumped at the Kitty, Georgetown seawall, his mother is calling for the...
