 |         |  | |
With the emergence of the new faster-spreading Omicron Covid-19 variant, countries may have to revise their vaccination target to achieve herd immunity. Guyana has not confirmed the presence of the new variant here. But neighbouring Brazil has reported a number of cases. The current target for herd immunity is to have at least 80% of […]
Students from across the country are set to engage in meaningful discussions on opportunities in the oil and gas sector with the hope of building a local workforce that will take over Guyana’s new oil industry in the future. Local telecommunications company, GTT is teaming up with the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber to […]
The much anticipated biennial Delegates Congress of the People’s National Congress is likely to be postponed by one week. The Congress is scheduled to take place this Saturday. However, the Chief Election Officer for the Congress, Vincent Alexander has submitted a report to the Central Executive Committee of the party, recommending a one-week delay. Once […]
The Ministry of Education has made a decision to open schools fully for in-person learning for secondary school students in Forms 2 to 6 when the new school term begins in January. The announcement was made yesterday by Minister of Education Priya Manickchand who said once the Ministry of Health offers its full support, physical […]
Two months after he was freed of the murder charge related to the death of his wife, with the Prosecution admitting that it had no evidence tying him to the crime, ex-Police Sergeant Colin Baily has filed a $100 Million lawsuit against the state of Guyana. Through his attorney Nigel Hughes, Mr. Bailey is seeking […]
Guyana and Colombia have signed an open skies air services agreement, which will facilitate airlines being able to operate direct services between the two countries. The Agreement was signed today in Colombia on the sidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organisation meeting. Guyana’s Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill signed on behalf of the Guyana […]
While the Guyana Power and Light Company has indicated that it has the capacity to supply an adequate amount of electricity to meet the demands of the holiday season, it is offering no guarantees that there will not be power disruptions. GPL’s Divisional Director of Operation, Bharat Harjohn explained to the media today that all […]
The international community will mark Anti-corruption Day on Thursday and in a statement to mark the observance, United States Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch said the US government is looking forward to seeing the Guyana government’s initiative to fight corruption while noting that government operations must be transparent so that citizens and the media can […]
Days after the unions representing workers at the Guyana Power and Light Company served notice about planned protest action over salary increases, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Bharrat Dindyal announced today that GPL’s current financial situation makes it unable to offer or sustain any increase in salaries at this time. During a press […]
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony has announced that the Guyana Police Force is gearing up to go after persons who purchased fake vaccination cards as Health Authorities look to crack down on what appears to become a lucrative business in the Health sector. A number of healthcare workers have found themselves before the Courts […]
 |  |
