By News Source Guyana on October 1, 2021
News, Politics
The Minister of Health believes once Guyana’s full vaccination rate reaches 75% of the adult population, the country will see a turnaround in new Coronavirus cases and deaths. The month of September saw the highest number of new cases and the highest number of deaths recorded in a single month since the pandemic was first […]
By News Source Guyana on October 1, 2021
News, Politics
The Government of Guyana has hailed Guyana’s relations with China and its commitment to the One China policy as the People’s Republic of China celebrates its 72nd anniversary. In a statement, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd applauded the strides made by the Chinese government and the people of China over the […]
By News Source Guyana on October 1, 2021
News, Politics
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has expressed its concern with the overwhelming number of infrastructure work that is being handled by foreign companies operating in Guyana. The GCCI statement comes as the government in collaboration with several private sector and civil society organizations are locked in discussions over the draft local content […]
By News Source Guyana on September 30, 2021
News, Politics
The University of Guyana today announced that as it reopens for its new academic year on the 25th October, 65% of the University’s classes will remain online for the first semester from October 2021 to January 2022 due to prevailing COVID-19 conditions and ongoing building works In a statement, the University explained that the remaining 35% of […]
By News Source Guyana on September 30, 2021
News, Politics
The Ministry of Health’s vaccination drive will get a boost next week when 100,000 doses of the US-made Pfizer vaccine are delivered as part of the COVAX initiative. Guyana received over 140,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine from the US Government last month and it’s currently being used to vaccinate children between the ages of […]
By News Source Guyana on September 30, 2021
Elections, News, Politics
The Guyana Elections Commission is set to roll out public advertisements for seven top positions from tomorrow. GECOM is seeking applicants for the positions of Chief Elections Officer, Deputy Chief Elections Officer, Assistant Chief Elections Officer, Chief Accountant, Legal Officer, Logistics Manager, and Civic and Voter Education Manager. The Commission at its last statutory meeting […]
By News Source Guyana on September 29, 2021
News, Politics
With the large number of persons who were administered a first dose of the AstraZeneca Coronavirus vaccine, the Ministry of Health has made a decision to suspend administering more first doses and focus on administering the second doses. The same AstraZenca vaccine is used for both first and second doses. A few weeks ago, the […]
By News Source Guyana on September 29, 2021
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
The International Development Bank (IDB) is partnering with the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) to support the local bank as it diversifies its network of correspondent banks to offer trade products to more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and clients in Guyana. This IDB and GBTI in a joint statement said the deal […]
By News Source Guyana on September 29, 2021
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
Jamaican National Sandra Russell, who was kept in local police custody for an additional eight months after she completed her three and a half months for trafficking 70 grams of marijuana was today awarded $3.1 Million in damages by Chief Justice, Roxane George. Russell sued the State of Guyana for false imprisonment and being subjected […]
By News Source Guyana on September 28, 2021
News, Politics
Director of Tourism Carla James has parted ways with the Guyana Tourism Authority triggering a search for a new Head of the tourism body. When contacted today, Ms. James said she is no longer at the Tourism Authority. She offered no comment. Chairman of the Tourism Authority Aubrey Major said the Board recently received the […]