May 12, 2020

At the end of day seven of the national recount process, a total of 48 boxes were counted bringing the overall total to 311 thus far. Public Relations Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Yolanda Ward said 12 boxes were…

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is looking at options which could speed up the national recount of votes cast in the March 2 general and regional elections; those options include adding more workstations and cutting down on the…

As of May 12, Guyana recorded four new cases of the Coronavirus, bringing the total number of known cases to 113. In the last 24 hours, an additional 56 tests were done, bringing the total number of persons tested to 986 with 873 persons…

Over 20 persons were tested for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) within a 24-hour period at the Ministry of Public Health’s mobile testing unit which is now stationed at the Merriman’s Mall in Georgetown. The operation was launched…

Work at recount station No. 8 for Region Four was interrupted Tuesday morning because everyone had to be screened for COVID-19. The News Room understands that doctors who are stationed at the health tent outside approached the station to…

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Reps. Albio Sires (D-NJ), Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Sanford Bishop (D-GA), Francis Rooney (R-FL), Jeff Duncan (R-SC), and Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR) released the following statement expressing support for a…

A fire of unknown origin completely destroyed two buildings at First Avenue, Bartica Region Seven Monday night. The fire, which started at around 22:15h, destroyed the Morocco Hotel, a bar and the Bolo and Son’s general store. The…

By Isanella Patoir The Lethem COVID-19 patient, identified as Hamlet Da Silva was captured in Bonfim, Brazil a few hours after he escaped from the Lethem Regional Hospital in Region Nine. The News Room understands Mr Da Silva has dual…

The Guyana Post Office Corporation has advised for the period Monday, May 11 to Wednesday, May 27, 2020, the following post offices will open Monday to Friday from 7:00 h. to 15:00: GPOC Robb Street Bourda Grove Vreed-en-Hoop…

The first confirmed COVID-19 patient in Lethem, Region Nine, escaped from the Lethem Regional Hospital hours after he tested positive for the disease. Regional Health Officer, Dr Naail Uthman confirmed to the News Room that the patient…