With COVID-19 concerns on the front burner, the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has announced that it will be utilising its e-testing modality for the administration of CSEC and CAPE this year. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Dr. Wayne Wesley has noted that this method will reduce the administrative […]
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Guyana’s airports remain close to International Flights
Guyana’s two main airports; the Cheddi Jagan International Airport at Timehri and the Eugene F. Correia International Airport, located at Ogle, will remain closed to incoming international flights, except for technical stops for aircraft that require fuel, and those that are specially authorized. This is according to the National COVID-19 Task Force, via a media […]
Linden goes into lockdown from Saturday; penalties for persons who disobey
The Linden Mayor and Town Council has implemented a regional curfew beginning Saturday, March 28, as it joins the national effort to mitigate the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). A release from the municipality on Thursday stated that all businesses must be closed from 6pm to 6am, except for supermarkets and pharmacies who were […]
Duo charged with possession of narcotics; released on $250K bail
Thirty- nine- year- old, Orin Matthews of North Sophia, Greater Georgetown and 22- year-old Tabika Peters of Lot 169, Paradise, ECD were yesterday charged with Possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking after they were detained by ranks on Friday last at the Berbice Bridge Checkpoint. It is alleged that both Matthews and Peters […]
Curfew implemented for businesses in New Amsterdam
The New Amsterdam Mayor and Town Council implemented temporary curfews on businesses within the municipality as it aims to reduce transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The town council has mandated that all dining outlets are to be closed at 6pm; supermarkets and grocery shops closed at 7 pm and all pharmacies were given an […]
GECOM says it awaits Court’s decision to move forward
The Guyana Elections Commission in responding to mounting public calls for the results of the election to be announced said it will await the decision of the court to bring the electoral process to an end. In a media release the commission noted that “while the anxiety and frustration of the electorate is understandable, the […]
COVID -19: Guyana’s confirmed cases remains at 5; nine persons quarantined
By Farah Bates – The number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in Guyana remains at 5 with 1 death, while 9 persons are currently under quarantine and 4 in isolation, according to Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence. A total of 7 persons are being monitored by the Health Authority nationally and six of those persons […]
Senior citizens can authorise family members to uplift pension payments
With reports of the emergence of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) will be implementing standard procedures across post offices throughout each region to protect their staff and customers especially senior citizens who uplift their pensions monthly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), senior citizens are at […]
Labour Dept invites employers to discuss COVID-19 contingency plans
The Ministry of Social Protection’s Labour Department is inviting employers to come in and discuss contingency plans for this staff to help reduce the transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) The Chief Labour Officer, Charles Ogle noted with the current plans being implemented by businesses there is the likelihood of reduced employment. “As a consequence, […]
Republic Bank announces 6-month halt on payments for loans
In response to the anticipated economic impact as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Republic Bank Limited is deferring the payment of loans and has reduced the interest rate on overdrafts. Waivers have also been instituted late fees for loan payments, late and over-the-limit fees on credit card; penalties for early withdrawal of […]