The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) and the Eugene Correia International Airport (ECIA) will remain closed to international flights for another month. According to the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, the decision was taken in an effort to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. A statement from the entity said: “The World Health
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PLAISANCE SHOPKEEPER DIES OF COVID-19 IN NEW YORK
A shopkeeper from Plaisance, East Coast Demerara has died in the United States from complications due to the novel Coronavirus. 69-year-old Frank Michael reportedly suffered from pre-existing health conditions prior to contracting the virus. According to family members, he died on Monday, March 30th after battling for a week on
GT&T stores closed from April 1
The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company is closing its stores from Wednesday, April 1st, 2020. The telecommunications company said the move is apart of an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The press statement is as follows: GTT will close all its stores in Guyana from Wednesday, April 1, as part
Linden Hospital receives donation to fight COVID-19
The Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) today received a timely donation of medical supplies and equipment from the NGO Caring for Others. Among the items donated were hand soaps, syringes, gowns, respirators, caps, surgical tape, gloves, amongst other items that will be utilised in the effort to stop the spread of the
NCTF lauds private sector and civil society for supporting fight against spread of COVID-19
The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) commends all private sector businesses for the initiatives taken in advancing Guyana’s fight against the spread of COVID-19. The NCTF notes the decision taken by the Guyana Association of Bankers (GAB) to restrict business hours to four hours per day and commends the banks
Police seize 47 kilos of suspected cannabis
Pakuri Village implements strict measures to fight COVID-19
St. Cuthbert’s Mission/Pakuri village has now joined several other Indigenous villages across the country who have implemented precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The village has established a task force that will guide the process and ensure all of the residents are adhering to the measures,
Fish vendor found dead in Pouderoyen
Detectives of the Guyana Police Force are currently investigating the death of 44-year-old fish vendor Hanuman Jadunauth called ‘Anil’ or ‘Bacoo’ of Swan Street, Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara. His body which was discovered a few doors away from his home bore two stab wounds and several marks of violence. His
Guyana records second COVID-19 Death
Today Guyana has recorded its second death due to the coronavirus. The 38-year-old male victim passed away this morning in the Coronavirus Intensive Care Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital. He was one of the two patients who were recently moved to the unit after testing positive for the virus. He
COVID-19 Pandemic: GCCI Calls for Social Distancing and 7PM Curfew for Businesses
On Tuesday, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued a press statement calling for businesses to close at 7pm and to practice social distancing. The statement is as follows: The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) takes the opportunity to thank the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) for its COVID-19