Politics

Health Ministry advises against reopening of schools; NGSA Exams likely in July/August

Education Minister Priya Manickchand has announced that based on the advice of the Ministry of Health, schools across Guyana will remain closed. However, students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 will continue classes for their CSEC and CAPE examinations. In a statement on the Education Ministry’s Facebook page, the Education Minister said the Health Ministry […]

COVID-19 death toll in Guyana climbs to 179

Two more coronavirus related deaths were recorded today, according to the Ministry of Health. The two latest victims have been identified as a 73-year-old man from the Barima-Waini region and a 54-year-old man from Region 4. The death toll has now reached 179. The Ministry of Health also reported today that the country has recorded […]

Guyana terminates agreement for Taiwan Trade Office

Less than 24hours after an agreement between Guyana and Taiwan for the establishment of a Taiwanese trade office in Guyana was made public by the US Government, the Government of Guyana has made a complete backtrack and has terminated the agreement. In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this afternoon, the Guyana Government […]