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Yearly Archives: 2021

Update: Mazaruni Prison escapees, woman among three shot dead

Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 6:30 by Denis Chabrol Two of four prisoners, who escaped from the Mazaruni Prison earlier this year, were Monday night shot dead in the Better Hope South backlands, East Coast Demerara, police said. A so far unidentified woman was also killed. They been identified as 25-year old Imran Ramsaywack and 22-year old Ryan ...

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Health Ministry stockpiling fresh drugs, medical supplies after dumping GYD$10 billion in expired drugs

Last Updated on Monday, 22 March 2021, 21:08 by Denis Chabrol Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony on Monday said steps were being taken to continue stockpiling drugs and medical supplies, after months of dumping GYD$10 billion worth of expired drugs from public sector bonds. Flanked by top officials, he announced that on Tuesday a new tender would be issued for ...

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215 now dead from COVID-19

Last Updated on Sunday, 21 March 2021, 17:35 by Denis Chabrol The number of persons who have died from COVID-19 in Guyana has increased to 215. This,  with the passing of a 70-year old man, the Health Ministry said Sunday. The Health Ministry says he lived in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) which continues to record the highest number of cases since ...

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Social workers need legal regulation, more involvement in policy making

Last Updated on Sunday, 21 March 2021, 16:09 by Denis Chabrol Two Social Work academics are recommending that a law be enacted to regulate Social Work practice and that Social Workers and the wider society do more to recognise and involve practitioners in project formulation and implementation. Appearing on News-Talk Radio Guyana 103.1 FM to mark World Social Work Day ...

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Elderly Wakenaam woman burnt to death

Last Updated on Sunday, 21 March 2021, 15:08 by Denis Chabrol A 79-year old woman of Zeelandia Estate, Wakenaam, Essequibo River was burnt to death this morning at her home. Police say Bissoondai, also known as Seema, died in the blaze that occurred between 5:45  and 6:30 this morning. Investigators were informed by one of her sons, who lives next ...

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Lusignan prison “snitching” accusation leads to wounding of inmate

Last Updated on Saturday, 20 March 2021, 17:10 by Denis Chabrol A prisoner, who was accused by two fellow inmates of “snitching” that led to a recent raid of the Lusignan Prison by police and prison guards, was  chopped several times Friday night, the Guyana Police Force said. Injured is Ceylon “Tallman” David who is on remand for murder. Investigations ...

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Hess sells Denmark operations to invest in Guyana

Last Updated on Saturday, 20 March 2021, 8:11 by Denis Chabrol Hess Corporation has sold its operations in Denmark for US$150 million which would be invested in oil exploration and production activities in Guyana, Rigzone publication has reported. Hess Denmark has entered into an agreement with Ineos E&P AS for a total consideration of $150 million, effective January 1, 2021. Commenting ...

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300,000 COVID-19 vaccines expected; virus hotspots in Kitty, Diamond- Health Minister

Last Updated on Friday, 19 March 2021, 19:29 by Denis Chabrol As Guyana’s vaccination exercise continues apace, Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony on Friday said surveillance teams have identified COVID-19 clusters in Kitty, Georgetown and Diamond, East Bank Demerara. In his latest weekday briefing on the virus in Guyana, he said the increased number of cases, now totaling 420, is ...

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16-year old charged with murder of 10-year old boy during robbery

Last Updated on Friday, 19 March 2021, 16:00 by Denis Chabrol A 16-year-old male on today appeared in court for the alleged murder of a 10-year old schoolboy during a home-invasion and robbery in Sophia, Greater Georgetown. He appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrates Court before Magistrate Ms. Alisha George. He was was not required to plea and has been remanded ...

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