By News Source Guyana on February 10, 2021
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Guyana received 1500 doses of the AstraZenika vaccine from the Government of Barbados today. 100 of the doses will go to the CARICOM Secretariat for the vaccination of staffers while the other 1400 will go exclusively to frontline health workers. President Irfaan Ali thanked the Barbadian Prime Minister this morning for sharing part of that […]
By News Source Guyana on February 10, 2021
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Several recently hired medical technologists at the National Public Health Laboratory who are involved in conducting tests for COVID-19 are contemplating strike action over salaries owed to them. News Source understands that the staffers, who were hired back in September, are still to receive a salary. They were all hired as part of the Government’s […]
By News Source Guyana on February 10, 2021
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With the Government still offering few details on the recently terminated agreement with Taiwan to open an office in Guyana, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has indicated that the move was never approved by the Cabinet. During a press conference, Mr. Jagdeo said the agreement should have never taken place. Although the matter has grabbed international […]
By News Source Guyana on February 10, 2021
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Retired Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force Gary Best was today freed of a drunk driving charge after a City Magistrate upheld the no-case submission filed by his Attorneys. Best was charged for driving under the influence of alcohol and separately for causing the death of national cyclist Jude Bentley. He was recently […]
By News Source Guyana on February 9, 2021
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The ExxonMobil company and its Guyana oil development partners Hess and CNOOC have announced a $20 billion initiative to assist Guyana in capacity building and sustainable economic development over the next 10 years. The multi-billion-dollar commitment falls under the Greater Guyana Initiative, which was unveiled by the company today. Under the initiative, programmes will be designed […]
By News Source Guyana on February 9, 2021
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Opposition Member of Parliament and Former Minister of Public Service in the Coalition Government, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley has lashed out at the Government over its decision to close the Bertram Collins Public Service Training College. The Ministry of Public Service in a statement last evening confirmed its decision to close down the four-year-old College and firing […]
By News Source Guyana on February 9, 2021
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One day after ExxonMobil Guyana Executives announced that the company’s increased flaring exercise is continuing because of a damaged compressor aboard the Liza Destiny oil production vessel, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said it is unacceptable for the flaring to be taking place. In the oil industry, flaring refers to the burning and release of natural […]
By News Source Guyana on February 9, 2021
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Less that a year after it started its Guyana service, Eastern Airlines has announced that it is suspending its service to Guyana with immediate effect. In a letter to travel agents, the airline did not give any reason for its decision but claimed that the suspension would be temporary. The airline said passengers who are […]
By News Source Guyana on February 9, 2021
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The Government has announced that the National Budget will be presented this coming Friday. Senior Minister with Responsibility for Finance in the Office of the President Dr. Ashni Singh in announcing the date said the Government is in the final process of finalizing the budget after completing consultations with various sections of the society. Minister […]
By News Source Guyana on February 8, 2021
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ExxonMobil Guyana today confirmed that it is continuing its flaring exercise above the permitted level. The company’s President and Production Manager both expressed their regret and concern about the high level of flaring. Exxon has indicated that it was forced to increase its flaring level when a compressor on the Liza Destiny production vessel got […]