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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 […]
Guyana facing “total lockdown” over Coronavirus pandemic
While the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Guyana remains at 5, the Ministry of Public Health has put in place a number of precautionary measures that needs to be taken in order to reduce the spread of the global pandemic, however, many persons are not adhering to the guidelines set out by the […]
The Guyana Police Force responds to criticism from former Top Cop and GCCI
Below is the full statement from the Guyana Police Force: The Guyana Police Force (GPF) notes with concern, an article widely circulated in the media, under the pen of a former Commissioner of Police, aimed at the administration of the organization. It is the view of the GPF hierarchy that the article seems to imply […]
Schools to remain closed into Easter break – MOE
As the Ministry of Public Health, continues to put measures in place to prevent the spread of the global pandemic COVID-19, the Ministry of Education, on Monday announced that all public schools will be closed for an additional week. Two weeks ago, the Ministry of Education announced that schools will be closed from March 16th […]
Overseas Guyanese looking to return urged to contact embassies – Min. Patterson
Oversees-based Guyanese who wish to return home in light of the COVID-19 outbreak are urged to contact their respective embassies or consulates. This was announced by Minister of Public Infrastructure Hon. David Patterson. “They will take your information and they will notify you if and when there is the possibility of flights returning to Guyana,” […]