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Antiguan police teargas anti-vaccination protesters
Antigua and Barbuda police on Sunday afternoon fired teargas on hundreds of protesters who massed in the capital, St. John's,...
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Caribbean countries will recognise travellers vaccinated with Sputnik V- Health Ministry
Dr. Frank Anthony Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony says persons inoculated with the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine can now...
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Hard-copy proof of vaccination, other COVID measures a must- GTA Director
GTA Director Carla Vantull Even as Guyana prepares to provide digital COVID-19 cards, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) on Wednesday...
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Teachers’ Union vows to resist mandatory vaccination
The Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) on Wednesday vowed to resist any attempt to make COVID-19 vaccination of teachers mandatory before...
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Caribbean Cinemas at Giftland Mall unable reopen; calls for review of COVID guidelines
Caribbean Cinemas, which is located at Giftland Mall, on Saturday said it would be unable to reopen because the new...
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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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