Health
Unvaccinated persons can visit govt agencies by appointment only
The Guyana government said that only vaccinated persons would be allowed to enter a government ministry or agency, and those...
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Only vaccinated bus, boat operators can work- government
The Guyana government said minibus speedboat operators must prove that they are vaccinated, in keeping with the latest COVID-19 guidelines,...
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Water safety techniques to be included in schools’ curriculum
Water safety techniques may soon form part of the schools' curriculum as part of efforts to prevent drowning. Health Minister...
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‘No entry’ to Trinidad and Tobago nationals unless fully vaccinated, COVID-19 negative
Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago must be fully vaccinated and must have a negative PCR test before they are allowed...
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Chief-of-Staff, President defend compulsory vaccination of soldiers
Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Brigadier Godfrey Bess. The Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Brigadier Godfrey Bess...
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Proof of vaccination, negative COVID test must be provided to restaurants, by frontline workers – Private Sector
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) on Wednesday urged government to order frontline workers and persons seeking service from restaurants and...
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Health Ministerial Adviser endorses vaccination proof or weekly negative COVID tests for frontline workers
Health Ministerial Adviser, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy on Sunday endorsed France's model to only allow vaccinated or weekly negative tested frontline...
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Teachers’ Union lays down conditions for reopening of schools
General Secretary of the Guyana Teachers' Union, Coretta Mc Donald addressing the University of Guyana- sponsored 'Turkeyen-Tain Talks' whose topic...
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Second dose Sputnik V vaccines arrive
Second doses of the Sputnik vaccine have arrived in Guyana but priority will be given to persons who got their...
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Compulsory COVID19 vaccination is legal- Caribbean Law Professor
Law Professor, Rose-Marie Belle Antoine. Prominent Caribbean Law Professor, Rose-Marie Belle Antoine on Thursday said COVID-19 vaccination could be made...
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