WHO-approved vaccines to be recognised for travel to the US; Sputnik still not approved

When the United States implements its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all international arriving passengers from the 1st November, it will only recognise vaccines approved by the World Health Organisation or the US Food and Drug Administration. The Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine which has been administered to over 175,000 persons in Guyana is still awaiting WHO […]

COVID-19 death toll reaches 825

The number of coronavirus related deaths in Guyana reached 825 today as the Ministry reported on the passing of four more persons from the virus. Two of the most recent fatalities were unvaccinated persons while one person was partially vaccinated and the vaccination status of the fourth person was unknown. The death of a 38-year-old […]

Government files civil and criminal action against Digicel over “illegal” use of Spectrum

The Government of Guyana has filed Criminal and Civil action against U-Mobile Cellular company which operates Digicel in Guyana over unauthorized usage of spectrum. According to Court documents filed by the Attorney General, on the 23rd of September, Digicel received notice from the Telecommunication Agency to cease the unauthorized use of spectrum in the 700MHz […]

Man accused of setting fire to Brickdam station remanded to jail

The 24-year-old labourer who has been accused of starting a fire that gutted the Brickdam Police station was today charged with setting fire to a building that belongs to the state and remanded to jail. The accused, Clarence Greene, appeared before the Chief Magistrate with his Attorneys Ronald Daniels and Kiswana Jefford at his side. […]

Health Minister warns medical practitioners about issuing vaccine exemption letters without proper screening

The Miniter of Health Dr. Frank Anthony today warned medical practitioners that they must be thorough in screening persons who require vaccine exemption letters. Many persons who have underlying medical conditions have been meeting with their doctors for information about the COVID-19 vaccines and whether they could be exempted because of their medical condition. The […]

New Exxon Guyana oil discovery takes recoverable barrels to 10 Billion

The ExxonMobil company today announced that it has increased its estimate of the discovered recoverable resource for the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana to approximately 10 billion oil-equivalent barrels. Exxon has announced a new discovery at the Cataback-1 well, which brings the total significant discoveries to more than 20 within the Stabroek Block. “The Cataback-1 well […]