Several local trade unions had challenged the government’s COVID-19 Emergency Measures, first instituted under the David Granger-led administration, but they have now decided to withdraw. Attorney-at-law Darren Wade, who is representing the heads of three major Union bodies, on Thursday withdrew the application to challenge the COVID-19 protocols and vaccination requirements. During a virtual hearing…
(BBC) – Prices have gone up at their fastest rate in nearly 30 years – but there is worse to come, experts have warned. Soaring food costs and the energy bill crisis drove inflation to 5.4% in the 12 months to December, up from 5.1% the month before, in another blow to struggling families. The…
Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony has dispelled reports that a Region One (Barima-Waini) family had to walk their dead relative to the cemetery. In fact, the Health Minister said that on Thursday, the body was transported from the Mabaruma Hospital to the cemetery after the family requested the use of a tractor from the…
The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU), and the umbrella body Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC), which challenged President Granger’s powers to issue the first COVID-19 regulations back in March 2020 have withdrawn their application. The unions were contending that the former President acted outside of powers conferred under Section 21…
Guyana has recorded an additional 819 cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hrs. There are now 12,355 active cases in the country and a number of hotspot areas for infections have been identified. The bulk of the active cases are in Region Four with 7,512 active cases, Region Three with 1,935 cases, and Region…
Despite the impact of the pandemic on the business community, Banks DIH Limited has managed to record a 28.6% increase in its profits for 2021. When shareholders of the company meet virtually for the annual general meeting on the 28th January, they will be told that the company saw an after-tax profit of $6.7 Billion…
The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) has seen a high demand by untrained teachers and prospective teachers who are seeking certification, this is according to the Principal of the college Dr. Viola Rowe who spoke during CPCE’s graduation yesterday. A total of 843 trained teachers graduated yesterday, the largest batch ever. The Principal said…
A TWENTY-THREE-year old man of Upper Pomeroon in Region Two, tragically lost his life on Tuesday night in a boat accident at Port Kaituma, Region One. Dead is Clive Persaud called “Boyo” and “Putagee.” Guyana Chronicle understands that the young man was visiting Port Kaituma at the time of the accident. He was said to…
–over 200 direct jobs to be created AS part of its commitment to ensuring that no region is left behind, the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) government has set out to achieve transformative development in every community. To this end, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest), Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, said…
PEOPLE’S National Congress/Reform (PNC/R) Executive, Christopher Jones, has stepped aside, allowing for the “young, fresh and vibrant” Vinceroy Jordan to become Vice-Chairman of the party. Jones and Jordon had received equal amount of votes for the post of Vice-Chair at the party’s 21st Biennial Delegates Congress. Jones, who serves as Opposition Chief Whip, said he…
