Booster shots, which are additional COVID-19 vaccine doses, could be given to teenagers aged 16-17 soon, according to the Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony During his daily COVID-19 update on Monday, Dr. Anthony noted that the authorities in the United States (US) have been providing boosters for everyone aged 16 and older. “That is…
Opposition Members on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this morning accused the government of not giving priority to the establishment of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) with PAC Chairman, Jermain Figueira labeling the non-establishment of the Commission an “untenable” situation. The Public Procurement Commission which monitors public procurement to ensure the principles of fairness,…
There has been no agreement yet on the final five names of persons who will constitute the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), which exercises a major regulatory and oversight role in public procurement and the awarding of contracts. The functions of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) include making regulations governing procurement, determining documents for public procurement…
Opposition Members on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this morning accused the government of not giving priority to the establishment of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) with PAC Chairman, Jermain Figueira labeling the non-establishment of the Commission an “untenable” situation. The Public Procurement Commission which monitors public procurement to ensure the principles of fairness,…
The Guyana Cricket Board has expressed shock at the passing of Sherlock Atwell, called “Zegga”, who died on Sunday. Atwell was a member of the Demerara Cricket Club, where he served as a player and administrator. Below is the full message from the Guyana Cricket Board The President and Executive and Members of the Guyana…
Opposition Members on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this morning accused the government of not giving priority to the establishment of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) with PAC Chairman, Jermain Figueira labeling the non-establishment of the Commission an “untenable” situation. The Public Procurement Commission which monitors public procurement to ensure the principles of fairness,…
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has named a 30-man squad for the first match in the Best-of-Best Redball Four-Day game from Wednesday (January 5) at the Albion Community Centre ground. The squad reads: Leon Johnson, Keemo Paul, Shimron Hetmyer, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Vishaul Singh, Kevlon Anderson, Veerasammy Permaul, Keon Joseph, Kevin Sinclair, Tevin Imlach, Qumar Torrington,…
Opposition Members on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this morning accused the government of not giving priority to the establishment of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) with PAC Chairman, Jermain Figueira labeling the non-establishment of the Commission an “untenable” situation. The Public Procurement Commission which monitors public procurement to ensure the principles of fairness,…
The Health Ministry will be “constantly monitoring” the health situation as schools reopened for the new academic term Monday as concerns about the presence of the new Omicron coronavirus variant linger. “We’ll continue to monitor and see how that goes,” the Minister stated. Though the Omicron variant is more transmissible, that is, more easily spread…
Opposition Members on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this morning accused the government of not giving priority to the establishment of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) with PAC Chairman, Jermain Figueira labeling the non-establishment of the Commission an “untenable” situation. The Public Procurement Commission which monitors public procurement to ensure the principles of fairness,…
