By News Source Guyana on October 21, 2021
News, Politics
With a number of countries, including some in CARICOM, implementing vaccine requirements for arriving passengers with only WHO-approved vaccines being recognized, the Government of Guyana today announced that Guyana will also recognize those vaccines that are still awaiting WHO approval. The Health Minister today said various vaccines are being accepted for travel to Guyana. “In […]
By News Source Guyana on October 21, 2021
News, Politics
Workers at the Bosai Bauxite mining company in Linden downed tools this morning and started a strike action over the prolonged negotiations between the management of the company and the workers’ union. The workers complained this morning that the negotiations for the salary increases started in April and are being dragged on by the company. […]
By News Source Guyana on October 21, 2021
News, Politics
Opposition Leader Joe Harmon has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the position of Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform. Mr. Harmon will officially launch his campaign this evening. He has been meeting quietly behind the scenes with party groups in Guyana and the diaspora and reportedly decided to run for the […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2021
News, Politics
Two weeks after he was ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs to proceed on leave, Fire Chief Kalamadeed Edoo is back on the job. On the 5th October, Mr. Edoo was sent on leave following the President’s criticism of the Fire Department’s response to the Brickdam Police Station fire. He was made to hand […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2021
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The Guyana National Bureau of Standards recently seized 542 packs of cigarettes that do not meet the requirements of the National Standard “GYS 9-3:2014 Labelling of Tobacco Products” and the Tobacco Control Regulation of 2018. A release from the GNBS said the items were seized from a number of sale outlets in Regions Three, Four, […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2021
News, Politics
The Government and Opposition Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) are in disagreement over a motion put forward by Government member, Minister Gail Teixeira to have the Committee meet once per week instead of twice. The Opposition members of the PAC want to meet twice per week to clear the backlog of work to […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2021
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The Mackenzie High School in Linden was plunged into mourning yesterday with the passing of the school’s Headmaster, Haslyn Small. The 50-year-old longtime teacher lost his battle to COVID-19 late on Monday night after being rushed to the COVID-19 hospital at Lilliendaal. “Sir Small”, as he was affectionately called by students and fellow teachers, became […]
By News Source Guyana on October 19, 2021
Caribbean & International, News, Politics
Guyana Day at the Dubai Expo was more than just showcasing Guyana’s rich culture. It also served as a welcoming guide to investing in Guyana and President Irfaan Ali used his address to the international exposition in Dubai to encourage investors to begin looking closer at Guyana. During his address, the President explained that Guyana […]
By News Source Guyana on October 18, 2021
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Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony sounded the alarm on the high number of HIV-positive persons in Guyana who have not made themselves available to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Dr. Anthony said there are too many HIV-positive persons who have been shying away from getting vaccinated and that decision is putting their lives at risk if […]
By News Source Guyana on October 18, 2021
News, Politics
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo who traveled to Ghana as part of bilateral cooperation efforts between Guyana and Ghana has stated that Guyana will use Ghana’s experience in the oil and gas sector to ensure that Guyana’s petroleum resources are properly developed. Mr. Jagdeo wrapped up his three-day visit to the West African country today. During […]