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The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company is set to announce a major change to its top management with the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer who takes office from early May. GTT announced this morning that veteran telecommunications expert Damian Blackburn will be taking over as the new Chief Executive Officer while the outgoing […]
The month of April has not reached its midway point as yet, but Guyana has already recorded 940 new coronavirus cases and 25 deaths in the month. In the past two days alone, six deaths were recorded. In its latest report, the Health Ministry revealed 40 new cases and three new deaths in the past […]
The Interim Management Committee, headed by former Lands Commissioner Trevor Benn, will now form the new management of the Guyana Public Service Co-op Credit Unit (GPSCCU) after winning the confidence of the membership in elections on Sunday. The previous management committee was ousted over financial management concerns. Following the results of the elections last evening, […]
A 50-foot section of the 160-feet long Pirara Bridge in Region 9, which links Lethem and Annai collapsed this morning as a heavy-duty truck attempted to cross. The truck was driving onto the bridge when the section collapsed, leaving the truck in a perched position. The bridge was last repaired in 2014 and according to […]
As the island of St. Vincent reels from the impact of the erupting La Soufrière volcano, the Office of the President in Guyana has revealed that President Irfaan Ali will be leading Guyana’s humanitarian response to the disaster. There are more than 4000 Guyanese nationals believed to be living in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In […]
As Suriname steps up its efforts to fight coronavirus, the Guyanese authorities have been informed that all travelers to Suriname will now have to be quarantined in a government approved facility for 7 days upon their arrival in the neighbouring country. The arriving passengers will have to stand the cost of their 7-day quarantine. In […]
The vaccination programme against COVID-19 in Guyana is on target as more persons visit vaccination sites across the country to get their fist dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The increase in vaccinations comes as the country is experiencing a wave in new cases with 105 new cases recorded in the past 24 hours. Based on […]
With more than 20,000 residents ordered to evacuate several communities in St. Vincent following the eruption of the Soufriere volcano, several Caribbean countries have agreed to accommodate citizens until the normalcy is restored on the Island. President Ali, on Thursday said that he has spoken to Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. […]
Guyana joined the rest of the international community today in mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth’s husband, Prince Philip. In a letter to the Queen, President Irfaan Ali extended condolences on behalf of the Government and People of Guyana. President Ali said Prince Philip served with great honour as the patriarch of the Royal family […]
Opposition Leader Joe Harmon has extended sympathy to Queen Elizabeth and the British Royal family on the passing of the Queen’s husband, Prince Philip. The Royal family announced the passing of Prince Philip at the age of 99 this morning. In a statement, Opposition Leader Joe Harmon noted that Prince Phillip dedicated his life to […]
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