Politics

Harmon roasts PSC over calls for GECOM staffers to be fired

Opposition Leader Joe Harmon has called out the Private Sector Commission over its call for various staff members of the Elections Commission to be replaced before the country moves into preparations for local government elections. In a statement, the Opposition Leader described the Private Sector Commission’s position as political posturing for favours from the incumbent […]

GPOC suspends mail and courier service to the UK

In wake of several countries blocking flights to and from the United Kingdom because of a new variant of the Coronavirus there, the Guyana Post Office today announced that mails and packages to the UK will be affected. The GPOC announced that it was suspending all outgoing mail and package service to the UK with […]

Caribbean Airlines gearing up for transport of COVID vaccine for the region

Regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines Cargo today announced that it is currently in the process of developing a Covid-19 vaccine transportation plan to ensure its readiness to distribute the vaccine throughout the Caribbean. In a statement, the airline said it is currently consulting with stakeholders in advance of making preparations for the movement of the vaccine. […]

Three new Senior Counsel receive instruments of appointment

Less than 30 minutes after losing a case against the appointment of Senior Counsel by former President David Granger, Attorney Timothy Jonas joined Attorney General Anil Nandlall and Attorney Jameela Ali to be appointed as Senior Counsel by President Irfaan Ali. The Office of the President announced the appointments back in October but a decision […]

21 of 26 new COVID cases from Region Ten

The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the spread of the coronavirus disease in the Region Ten area as the Upper Demerara/Berbice region continues to see an increase in cases. 21 of the 26 new Coronavirus cases recorded yesterday are from the mining region. A total of 24 new cases were recorded in the region […]