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Seal off borders, shut down illegal shops to stop coronavirus upsurge in mining districts- Miners Association
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) in Friday blamed government for poor border enforcement and allowing illegal shops...
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Spike in COVID-19 cases forces shutdown of “specific” mining areas, wider testing
A steep increase in the number of COVID-19 cases mainly in Regions One and Seven on Monday forced government to...
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Police to charge APNU+AFC supporters for breaching COVID-19 orders
Police on Thursday said they would charge a number of supporters of A Partnership for National Unity+Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC)...
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Guyana’s 12 new coronavirus cases are from Region One
The Ministry of Public Health on Thursday reported 12 new cases of the coronavirus after 42 tests were conducted within...
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COVID-19: Guyana announces six-phase reopening
The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) announces a six phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting tomorrow, June...
Read moreDetailsGovt will decide on new COVID-19 emergency measures from Thursday
As the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) prepares to decide later Tuesday afternoon whether to use the recount...
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No total lockdown- Harmon
Chief Executive Officer of the National COVID-19 Task Force, Joseph Harmon on Saturday ruled out a total lockdown across Guyana,...
Read moreDetailsGold mining essential for economic growth, foreign exchange despite COVID-19 spread- GGDMA President
A meeting of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) (file photo) The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association...
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Britain helps Guyana, other Caribbean countries fight COVID-19
Washington D.C., May 22, 2020 (PAHO)—The United Kingdom has agreed to contribute 3 million Pounds (USD $3.8 m) to the...
Read moreDetailsGovt approves return of 300 Guyanese residents under “strict” conditions
The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) on Friday held a special meeting to consider the applications of various groups of...
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