Daily Archives: July 22, 2021
No second-guessing: preparations underway for reopening of schools in Sept. – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday made it clear that public schools will reopen in September 2021, after more than...
President says gov’t cushioning effects of increase cost of living due to global price increases
While there has been a global increase in commodity pricing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has...
‘You have to get tough’ – Pres. Ali says in response to calls for strict measures against unvaccinated people
With local private sector bodies and key figures within his government urging tough action against persons who refuse to be...
July’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 40; 74 new infections
The Ministry of Health has reported that another three people died after they were infected with COVID-19. The latest fatalities,...
MVP Sports, Urban Life hybrid store launched at Amazonia Mall
Businessman Ian Ramdeo and his family on Thursday morning launched their spanking new hybrid store at the Amazonia Mall. MVP...
18 years jail for man who sodomized boy, 12
A 48-year-old farmer was on Thursday sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for sodomizing a 12-year-old schoolboy on August 8, 2018....
Reg. 9 teacher died from stomach bleeding, liver failure – PME
A post mortem examination conducted on the body of 31-year-old Peter Christian, a teacher, revealed that he died from “multiple...
Single-dose ‘Johnson and Johnson’ vaccines expected in August
Guyana is expected to receive a quantity of the single-dose US-made Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines next month, following the...
Olympics opening ceremony boss sacked over Holocaust joke
The show director of the Olympics opening ceremony has been dismissed, one day before the event is due to be...
West Indies, Australia ODI suspended due to positive COVID test
The second ODI between West Indies and Australia in Barbados has been suspended due to a positive COVID test. All...
Pregnant woman, new mothers infected with COVID; receiving treatment at GPHC
A pregnant woman and other women who recently gave birth have been receiving treatment at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation...
Energy Chamber wants seat on Petroleum Commission
The Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC) has signalled its intention to have a seat on the Petroleum Commission,...
