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COVID-19 curfew in Region 10
A 6pm to 6am curfew will be imposed on all populated areas in Region 10 from Saturday, March 28 as...
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Gov’t hints at restricting movement of people to halt Coronavirus
The Guyana government on Wednesday warned that it would take "extreme measures" against people who are moving about freely and...
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GRA suspends processing drivers, vehicle licences; pushes back tax payments to curb COVID-19 spread
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Wednesday announced that it would not be renewing or issuing first-time drivers and conductor...
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GRA waives all taxes on supplies needed to fight, treat COVID-19
FLASHBACK: A queue of people at Mike's Pharmacy for cleaning agents and vitamin C the day after a a woman...
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Republic Bank relaxes rules on late fees, loan repayments to help cushion impact of Coronavirus
Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited has started waiving late fees and other penalties on the repayment of credit card debts, loans...
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Coronavirus hitting businesses hard
The COVID-19 impact on Shanta's Puri Shop Fears over the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been taking a toll on Guyana's...
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4 confirmed coronavirus cases in Guyana; 13 in mandatory quarantine
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Boyle. Guyana's health authorities have asked 70 persons to stay at home for 14...
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Total lockdown at University of Guyana
The University of Guyana (UG), has imposed a total lockdown of its campuses beginning Wednesday, March 25, to stave off...
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Commercial banks cut back on opening hours due to COVID-19
Banks in Guyana will from Tuesday March 24, adjust their banking hours to customers as one measure to combat the...
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Schools will remain closed until April 3
The Ministry of Education says schools will remain closed until April 3, 2020 as authorities continue to monitor the Covid-19...
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