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PAHO Chief endorses extending curfews, lockdowns: “this is exactly what needs to happen” but Guyana says ‘no’
The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is advising countries in the Americas to stiffen a range of measures in response...
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Owners, managers may be charged with flouting COVID measures; stiffer penalties in the works
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said the National COVID-19 Task Force has been asked to explore charging owners and managers...
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14 workers aboard ExxonMobil-hired drillship offshore Guyana have COVID
Noble Tom Madden Despite a rigid screening and isolation system, 14 workers aboard the ExxonMobil-contracted drillship, Noble Tom Madden, have...
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No Grades 2, 4,9 and Placement Exams this year
Chief Education Officer Marcel Hutson Guyana's Chief Education Officer, Marcel Hutson has announced that the National Grades two, Four and...
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Supreme Court tackling COVID aggressively, even as new cases surface
The Supreme Court, denying that there has been a callous disregard for the safety of staff and others, has indicated...
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COVID spreads to many villages in Regions 3, 4
The coronavirus has spread to many villages in West Demerara-Essequibo Islands and Demerara-Mahaica, as Guyana continues to record increased positive...
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No curfew extension
The Guyana government has scotched rumours that the curfew has been extended to 6 AM to 6 PM. The COVID...
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Guyanese shopkeepers accused of violating Barbados’ COVID rules
Barbados-based shopkeepers Emma Ann Abrahim and Churaman Veerandra. Barbados’ Director of Public Prosecution’s Office on Friday withdrew the COVID-19 charges...
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New COVID-19 variants possibly spiking cases in Guyana- PAHO Director hints
Director of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne Director of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), Dr....
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Increase curfew, impose lockdown, include opposition in COVID Task Force
In the wake of almost daily COVID-19 deaths. the Citizenship Initiative (TCI) political party is recommending increasing the curfew once...
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