We have no legal standing to regulate market prices in wake of Coronavirus case...
By Suraj Narine
Local retailers continue to jack-up prices for selected items on the heels of Guyana confirming its first Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) case.
Following media...
Finance Minister finally pays over US$2.2M judgment to DIPCON
Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan has finally honoured the court judgment requiring that his Ministry pay over US$2,228,400 (GYD$466,348,855) to Trinidad construction company DIPCON....
Matter discharged against man accused of killing vagrant
Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan this morning discharged a matter against a man who was accused of killing a vagrant while he was sleeping on...
Team dispatched to home of Coronavirus victim; contact tracing to be done
A medical team has been dispatched to the home of a deceased woman who tested positive for the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), President David Granger...
Guyana’s first known case of coronavirus triggers panic shopping, increased prices
Guyana Standard has received reports of massive shopping across the city late this afternoon, into the night. The "panic shopping" has been triggered by...
Public gatherings, non-essential travel being discouraged in wake of Confirmed Coronavirus case
As Guyana confirms its first Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) case, President David Granger has advised that public gatherings and non-essential travel be discouraged. He has...
We will abide by the declaration of GECOM – Granger assures Regional leaders
"I am committed to the rule of law and the Constitution. We will abide by the declaration of the Elections Commission,” the incumbent President,...
Guyana records first Coronavirus Case
Guyana has recorded its first confirmed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) case, health officials have confirmed.
This confirmation comes hours after the National Reference Laboratory carried out...
GECOM warns of fake email
The circulation of an email purporting to be sent by Duarte Hetsberger, Personal Assistant to the Chief Election Officer in which it was alleged...
Damage assessment on Harbour Bridge complete, repairs underway
(Department of Public Information) - Following Monday’s accident on the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB), the company has completed its assessment of the damages and...
