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While supportive of vaccinations against COVID-19, the Opposition APNU+AFC today said the Government’s “authoritarian” measures to get persons vaccinated are not the way to go. In a statement, the APNU+AFC said it is shocked but not surprised by some of the measures that have been instituted by the Government. The coalition said the Government has […]
There is uncertainty about the hosting of Local Government Elections this year, as the President has indicated that he is awaiting information from the Elections Commission about its readiness to host the elections before the end of this year. Local Government Elections are constitutionally due before the end of this year. At a press conference […]
As the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health press forward to examine various plans for the reopening of schools in September, Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony today said talks are currently ongoing for COVID vaccination rollout in the schools once the approved vaccines for children are procured. The Minister did not say whether […]
As the Ministry of Education works on a policy to guide the possible reopening of schools in September, the Guyana Teachers Union has made it clear that it will not be supportive of any requirement that would make it mandatory for teachers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. In a statement, the GTU said it has […]
The Mayor of Georgetown Ubraj Narine remains unhappy with the appointment of a new interim Town Clerk by the Chairman of the Local Government Commission. Mayor Narine maintains that the appointment was done unlawfully, pointing out that the Chairman of the Local Government made the appointment even before any consultation with the other members of […]
The Government of Guyana is continuing its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and with effect from the 8th August 2021, all foreign passengers will have to be vaccinated to be allowed entry into Guyana. The Foreign passengers will have to provide their vaccination card to the airlines before their departure for Guyana. Minister of Works, […]
Several staff members of the Maritime Administration Department who are still to be vaccinated against COVID-19 were sent home this morning and told that they should only return to their jobs when they get vaccinated. Additionally, they will not be paid for their days away from work. Staff members at the Maritime Administration Department’s headquarters […]
A 23-year-old Linden man who was reportedly doing stunts at the Bucktown creek in Linden died by drowning on Monday. A police statement said the man, Stephen Major and a group of his friends were at the creek for an afternoon of relaxation on Monday when tragedy struck. The police report said the man and […]
With the Education Ministry looking at a possible reopening of schools for face-to-face learning in September, the Chief Education Officer has written to all Regional Education Officers and the Principal Education Officer requesting information on the number of teachers who have been vaccinated. In a memo seen by News Source, Chief Education Officer Marcel Hutson […]
The Government will soon announce additional travel requirements for persons traveling to Guyana. President Irfaan Ali today confirmed that among the new measures that will come on stream would be for all foreign travelers to Guyana to show proof of vaccination in addition to the currently required negative COVID-19 PCR test result. In a draft […]
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