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Guyana suspends mail to United Kingdom, amid rapid spread of new COVID variant
The Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) on Monday announced that it has suspended mail service to the United Kingdom (UK),...
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Toppled forklift hurts Aurora Gold Mines- Zijin Mining Group worker
Human Resources Manager, Peter Benny. A forklift toppled at the Aurora Gold Mines' site, hurting a warehouse worker who has...
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GPSU demands tax-free retroactive risk allowances for healthcare workers before Christmas
The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has written President Irfaan Ali, demanding 10% to 30% risk allowances retroactive to January,...
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Get the correct COVID-19 test before travelling to Guyana- Health Minister
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony on Thursday urged persons, who are planning to return...
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Guyana’s COVID death toll rises to 153
Guyana's coronavirus death toll on Sunday moved to 153 with the passing of two more persons, the Health Ministry said....
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Guyana gradually achieving global HIV targets- Health Minister on World AIDS Day
Dr. Frank Anthony Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, on the occasion of World AIDS Day being observed on Tuesday, announced...
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Two COVID deaths on Sunday push toll to 151
The death of a six-day old baby boy and a 31-year old woman on Sunday pushed the number of persons...
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Health care workers to get bonus pay, all will be classified as ‘frontline workers’ – President Ali
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that all healthcare workers would receive a two-week equivalent bonus pay before the end...
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Guyana gets US$7.5 million World Bank loan to help fight COVID-19
The World Bank approved today the US$7.5 million Guyana COVID-19 Emergency Response Project to support the country in tackling the current pandemic...
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ICU patients to be moved to Ocean View Infectious Disease Hospital
A number of COVID-19 patients, who require intensive care, are to be moved to the Infectious Disease Hospital located at...
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