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The Caribbean Examinations Council has announced major modifications to the sitting of this year’s examinations because of coronavirus concerns across the region. At a press conference in Barbados this afternoon, the Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of CXC, Dr. Wayne Wesley announced that the revised examination strategy will see the final grades for students being […]
The town of Linden and surrounding communities in Region Ten will go into lockdown mode from this weekend when a curfew is instituted. The move is part of the region’s efforts to cut back on social gatherings in wake of the coronavirus. In a statement from the Linden Town Council, it was announced that the […]
The General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Bharrat Jagdeo shot down claims by the APNU+AFC that he is anti-national for supporting the threats of sanctions against Guyana. The US and the UK have both threatened consequences if there is the swearing-in of any government based on election results that are not credible. At an […]
The incumbent APNU+AFC coalition is concerned about the threat of sanctions from the British and American governments and has indicated that it has started a process to correct the narrative that may have triggered the threats. The British and US governments have been warning about consequences that could come Guyana’s way if a government is […]
The group of persons who arrived from Barbados last evening and now in quarantine was visited by medical officials and officials of the Public Health Ministry earlier today. One of the persons in quarantine told News Source that they have been promised improvements at the facility where they are being held and there will also […]
The Guyana Elections Commission has indicated that there is no provision in law for party agents to be part of the security of ballot boxes once those are in the possession of the Elections Commission. The statement by GECOM comes in the wake of a claim by some parties that it is restricting party agents […]
Although Guyana has not seen an increase in coronavirus cases in almost two weeks, the authorities are continuing their push for less social interactions. The National COVID-19 Task Force which is headed by Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo today cautioned citizens about public gatherings and warned that tough measures could be coming to address that problem […]
Guyana is stepping up the fight against the Coronavirus and this afternoon the Guyana Revenue Authority announced a waiver of Value Added Tax, Duties and Excise Tax on all medical supplies associated with the testing, prevention and treatment of COVID – 19 along with Vitamin C and multivitamins. Hand sanitizers, rubbing alcohol, disinfectants, protective garments, […]
As Guyana remains politically tense with no final results three weeks after Guyanese voted, the Guyana Elections Commission is making it clear that it is awaiting decisions coming from the Court and will be guided by those decisions. The Supreme Court is currently hearing a case seeking a full injunction blocking the recount of votes […]
As fears of the coronavirus continue, more organisations and businesses have been making moves to encourage social distancing. The Inter-Religious Organisation of Guyana joined the call this morning by encouraging all religious groups across the country to practice safe distancing for the next seven weeks regardless of religious beliefs. In a statement, the IRO said […]
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