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The representative of the PAHO/WHO in Guyana Dr. William Adu Krow is calling for all sectors of the Guyanese society to get on board the fight against the coronavirus since he fears that a sudden increase in cases here could spell trouble for the local health sector. So far, Guyana has recorded five confirmed cases […]
Republic Bank has announced several measures to relieve customers of some of the financial impact they may face as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement this afternoon, Republic Bank Guyana announced a moratorium on personal and mortgage loans for up to 6 months. This will be available upon request by the customers. […]
The Ministry of Education has announced that schools will remain closed for the next three weeks, taking the closure into the Easter break. In a statement, the Ministry said that considering the current situation with regard to the coronavirus, schools which were closed from last week will be closed for an additional week (March 30, […]
The driver who sped away from the scene after hitting down a cyclist on Saturday night along Brickdam has surrendered to the Police. While the Police Force has not released his name, he has been identified as a 38-year-old man from South Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara. The accident claimed the life of 61-year-old Vibert […]
Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence has indicated that as of today, Guyana still has only five confirmed cases of the coronavirus, including the one patient who died. She said while other persons from the community were tested, the figure for positive cases remains the same. Speaking to News Source this evening, the Public Health Minister […]
Citing the ongoing matters in the court, the security environment in Guyana and concerns about the coronavirus, the Carter Center has made a decision to withdraw its electoral observer team from Guyana. In a statement this afternoon, the Center said it remains committed to promoting democracy and constitutional reform in Guyana and is willing to […]
There are growing calls for a national recount of all votes cast at the 2nd March elections, even as a Court hearing on the matter is set to take place this morning. In a joint statement, the People’s Progressive Party and a group of the small parties said they welcome and support the other calls […]
By Anthony Glasgow Coming off of a record-breaking year in visitor arrivals, Guyana is now facing challenges like many other countries with its tourism sector. The effects of the coronavirus have now trickled to the tourism market. Airlines have suspended services, the two airports are closed and hotels have been seeing cancellations in the bookings. […]
To cushion the financial strain that some of its customers might be feeling as a result of the effects of the coronavirus, Scotia Bank has announced that starting next week, it will offer assistance to customers who contact Scotiabank indicating they have been impacted by the coronavirus. Under its assistance initiative, ScotiaBank will allow those […]
The General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Bharrat Jagdeo, is not buying the President’s story that the move to the Court by one of his party’s candidates is an independent move. A Court hearing is set for Friday on the injunction being sought to block a national recount of votes and CARICOM’s involvement in […]
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