August 29, 2020

Chief Justice (ag) Justice Rishi Persaud on Saturday afternoon dismissed an application by Attorney Darren Wade for his client Clairmont Mingo to be released from Police custody on the grounds that he has been charged by the Police and will…

Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips said the Government will continue to support the work programme of STEM Guyana, which is in keeping with its vision for youth development. The Prime Minister made these remarks during a meeting with…

The Ministry of Health on Saturday reported four new COVID-19 cases bringing the total number of cases to 1,184, inclusive of 35 deaths. The four new cases were recorded in Region Four bringing the total number of cases in the Demerara –…

Embattled District Four Returning Officer Clairmont Mingo was on Saturday charged with several offences relating to electoral fraud and remains in Police custody. His lawyer Darren Wade told the News Room Saturday that he does not have…

A former employee of Caricom Rice Mills Ltd. at Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast was granted bail for stealing a quantity of fuel valuing over $1M from his employer. Moninder Persaud appeared at the Charity Magistrate’s Court before…

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) said its aircraft refused to transport a suspected COVID-19 patient from Mabaruma, Region One in order to protect the flight crew and other passengers from contracting the infectious disease. “…the flight…

First Lady Arya Ali on Saturday participated virtually in the first of a series of meetings, which was organized by the Dubai Vigilance Group (DVG) to reflect on the role of women in today’s society. The meeting, which was initiated by…

Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) finally saw a team choose to bat first and win as Glenn Phillips accelerated after a sluggish start to bat through the innings and get the Jamaica Tallawahs a total that a faltering St Kitts & Nevis…

President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, Dr Irfaan Ali has granted approval for the promotion of five officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to Substantive Brigadier and Colonel. The announcement was made by the…

Public Works Ministers Juan Edghill and Deodat Indar have urged the contractor at the Leguan stelling to complete his work in a timely manner. Maraj Contracting Service was awarded a contract to renovate the stelling in September 2018.…