April 20, 2020

The relatives of 29-year-old Lalbachan Bhagwandat known as ‘Jagan’ who has been missing since April 18, are asking the public’s assistance in finding him. His sister Yashwanti Bhagwandat, told the News Room that he left his home at Lot…

The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) on Monday approved proposals -for CARICOM officials who will be given permission for special entry into Guyana - to undergo medical examinations in their country of origin before their arrival in…

As of April 20, Guyana confirmed one new case of COVID-19 bringing the total number of cases to 66, including seven deaths and nine recoveries. The Ministry of Public Health announced Monday that 328 persons have tested for the disease of…

One month after schools across Guyana were closed in an effort to curb the spread of the deadly new coronavirus, the Ministry of Education has announced a number of measures to assist teachers and students to continue their studies online.…

As the manhunt continues for four prisoners, Prison Director Gladwin Samuels revealed that the four escapees jumped the eastern fence of the Lusignan Holding Bay on the East Coast of Demerara. In a press statement Monday, Samuels said…

Presidential Candidate for the People’s Progressive Party, Irfaan Ali has called for a swift end to the delays in the conclusion of the electoral process. In a statement on Monday, he pointed to the need for firm action, noting that the PPP…

By Akeem Greene Guyanese student-athlete and national footballer, Jeremy Garrett, has outlined a plan he intends to follow to succeed both on and off the football pitch. The priority is finishing his studies in Rehabilitation Science.…

Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Justice (rt’d) Claudette Singh has made a report to the Police following threats which appeared online at the weekend to assassinate her. When asked about the threats Monday, Justice…

Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Justice (rt’d) Claudette Singh says she wants to ensure the safety and security of the CARICOM observer team before the electoral body sets a date for a recount of all votes cast on March…

(Bloomberg) Oil futures collapsed to below zero for the first time ever as the deepening economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus crisis left traders desperate to avoid taking delivery of physical crude. In an unprecedented day of…