Politics

GPHC accuses nurses of abandoning posts to protest; Issues disciplinary warning letter

Nurses and other medical staff at the Georgetown Hospital have been warned by the Hospital’s Human Resource Department that they could face disciplinary action for “abandonment of post” because of their protest action. Earlier today and last Friday, over 150 nurses and other medical staff protested outside the hospital for better working conditions, improved risk […]

Patterson tells AFC he intends to resign from Parliament

Former Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, has signaled to his party, the Alliance For Change, that it should begin the process of seeking his replacement in the National Assembly as he intends to resign as a Member of Parliament. Patterson who tendered his resignation as General Secretary of the AFC on Monday remains upset, […]

Caribbean Airlines begins temporary job cuts and salary reductions

With its service disrupted for months because of the Coronavirus pandemic, Caribbean Airlines has moved to temporarily layoff some of its staffers across its network while others will face salary reductions. In a statement, the regional carrier pointed out that the measures are temporary and part of its efforts to ensure the airline’s recovery. Caribbean […]

Consumer Affairs warns about fake smart devices

With many parents purchasing smartphones and tablets to meet the needs of their children because of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Competition and Consumers Affairs Commission has sounded the alarm over fake brands that are on the market. In a statement today, the Consumer Affairs Commission said it has received complaints from persons […]

Regions elect Chairmen and Vice-Chairs

The Regions across the country held their elections today for Chairman and Vice Chairman following the swearing in of the various Regional Democratic Councils. The APNU+AFC’s Daniel Seeram was elected the Chairman of Region Four with Samuel Sandy as his Deputy. Seeram is a former Captain in the Guyana Defence Force and was one of […]

COVID-19 death toll reaches 78

The death toll from the coronavirus in Guyana continues to climb with four more deaths being recorded this past weekend. The latest deaths have taken the death toll to 78 with 37 of those deaths taking place in the last 27 days of September. All four of the persons reported to have died from COVID-19 […]

Georgetown Hospital threatens staffers with punitive action over “illegal” protest

Upset with its over 150 healthcare workers who protested last Friday, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation has issued a warning to the health workers about illegal protest action. In a Saturday statement, the GPHC said the protest was instigated and coordinated by the Guyana Public Service Union and was done without proper industrial relations practices. […]

Home isolation of positive COVID-19 cases adding to spread and surge -Fmr. Health Minister

Former Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence is not impressed with the new government’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic, pointing out that instead of building on the gains made under the last government, the PPP government has only worsened the situation by changing many of the policies. During an online interview with Capitol News, Lawrence […]