The mandatory curfew implemented in Region Ten on Saturday saw residents and business owners fully complying. This was evident in Linden as well as in the outlying communities such as Ituni, Kwakwani and Mabura. The curfew was instituted by the Regional Health Emergency Committee (RHEC) to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. […]
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New Amsterdam residents to be indoors by 7 pm as part of measures to tackle COVID-19
The New Amsterdam Mayor and Town Council (M&TC) has implemented sterner measures to reduce the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The municipality’s public relations department on Sunday afternoon advised that all corner-side bars, night clubs, and beauty/hair parlors, barber shops, tattoo and piercing shops are to be closed immediately. “Fish shops and hangout spots […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Latest oil find is largest single find offshore
The Department of Public Information (DPI) in a media release stated that more than 230 feet of the high-quality oil-bearing reservoir has been discovered at the Ranger-1 well in the Stabroek block. This latest discovery represents the largest single find to date and adds to the quantities which have been confirmed in the five previous […]