Risha Persaud

The Former Head of Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU), James Singh, has been rehired as the new head by way of his reinstatement by The Ministry of Home Affairs under the government of Guyana.  James Singh was removed from this position in 2017 under the APNU+AFC administration after serving since …

The PPP/C administration has continued to oppress and display their racist agenda by targeting another Afro-Guyanese woman. According to reports on Tuesday, September 6, 2020, Roxanne Myers was taken into police custody for allegations of electoral fraud in Guyana.  Myers Attorney Nigel Hughes indicated that Roxanne Myers was transported to …

On Friday, October 2, 2020, the Vice President announced that the telecommunications sector would see a drastic change and provide more space for competition. The Telecommunications Bill was passed in 2016 under the APNU/AFC administration, and after decades under a virtual monopoly, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T) will be …

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Boyle, has been denied a promotion by the current administration from becoming the nation’s next Chief Medical Officer (CMO). According to a memo sent by the permanent secretary, Colette Campbell, copied to the Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, on October 1, 2020, …

Amid cries for better risk allowances along with the lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from the frontline workers of Guyana during this COVID-19 pandemic, a 55-year-old nurse, Mark King died this morning at Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) from complications related to Coronavirus. Mark King was diagnosed with COVID-19 and …

Breast Cancer Awareness

October is the month for Breast Cancer Awareness. What this means is that you should ask your doctor when to get a mammogram. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is …

According to the White House, President Donald Trump is being transferred to the Walter Reed Medical Center for a “few days” after receiving the COVID-19 results. Mr. Trump was feeling “fatigue” throughout today, Friday, October 2, 2020. “President Trump remains in good spirits, has mild symptoms, and has been working …

The High Commissioner of Canada, Lilian Chatterjee finally met with Guyana’s foreign minister Hugh Todd, to discuss Canada’s commitment to Guyana. After the election where Chatterjee was an active voice towards democracy, requesting that the former president Brigadier David Granger accept defeat, the commissioner finally communicated with the current administration …