Tag: COVID-19
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Mondale Smith’s love for journalism would be remembered – GPA
The local media corps was thrown into mourning at the sudden passing of former journalist and broadcaster Mondale Smith. Smith died while at the Infectious Diseases ... -
Parliament to sit in June, all attending must be vaccinated – sources say
A sitting of the National Assembly is expected to held in mid-June, sources close to Parliament of Guyana have said. This publication has learnt that the ... -
Another lockdown far from govt’s plans; VP talks about assisting vulnerable groups.
The government is not considering another lockdown says Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo. The Vice President on Friday said that there is no evidence to suggest that ... -
Jagdeo says Harmon’s $25 mil grant to business statement is unture
The government is denying that it gave any special cash grants to some “50 big” businesses as part of COVID-19 relief. On Monday during a walkabout ... -
No adjustment to curfew hours, increased fines and enforcement being examined – Pres Ali
The 10 PM to 4 PM curfew will remain as is, says President Irfaan Ali. The President was asked on Wednesday whether the government through the ... -
City Hall begs govt to pay $40 mil subvention
Georgetown Mayor and City Council is appealing to the government to pay outstanding subventions. The lack of proper and adequate funding is hampering the city’s fight ... -
More than 6000 vaccinated in Region Two
As the COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Region Two, the vaccination numbers continue to steadily increase. Recent statistics presented by the Regional Health Officer, Dr. ... -
CDC issues level 4 warning against traveling to Guyana
US citizens are being warned against traveling to Guyana. A latest travel advisory issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention placed Guyana at “Level ... -
Opposition bemoans discrimination in cash grant distribution
Cash grant distribution (Stabroek News photo) The Leader of the Opposition Joseph Harmon is estimating that some $1.5 billion has been “squandered” from the some $7 ... -
Magistrate issues arrest warrants for 30 more curfew violators
Ranks of the Guyana Police Force have been instructed to arrest 30 club-goers who failed to attend the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Friday to answer charges ...
