Dear Editor, My attention was drawn to the article “Jordan flatly rejected better allowances for healthcare workers – Minister Parag,” which was published in Guyana Chronicle, October 3, 2020. On reading the article, I was overcome by feelings of amusement, astonishment and indignation. Eventually, having been goaded into doing so, I have decided to respond…
THE pro-active Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) under the leadership of its president, Hilbert Foster, continues to break new ground even as most sports organisations remain inactive due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BCB last Thursday hosted a simple presentation ceremony for its first-ever Adana Homes Tribute to Outstanding Students Award programme. Six cricketers who performed well…
See below full letter sent to President Donald Trump who along with the First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 two days ago: I convey, on behalf of the Government and people of Guyana, and on my own behalf, our best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to you and First Lady Melania…
The Government is holding firm to its position that the squatters at Success on the East Coast of Demerara must end their squatting on lands owned by Guysuco and the government’s holding company, NICIL. Regional Chairman Daniel Seeram headed a regional team today to meet with Government officials including the Minister of Housing, the Minister…
MIAMI, Florida – It has been a week to remember for Suriname football. In addition to taking part in the Draw for their first-ever CONCACAF Gold Cup, the Suriname Football Association celebrated its centennial last Thursday, commemorating 100 years since its founding on October 1, 1920. Despite not being able to have a full celebration…
Nurses on the night shift for the the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, which has several critically ill patients, and the Intensive Care Unit of Accident and Emergency of the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) have reported sick for the night as the battle for better salaries and benefits continue. The nurses, who have been picketing the…
Three men, ages 46, 69 and 73 are the latest COVID-19 fatalities in Guyana. The three deaths were recorded yesterday and bring to 85, the total number of deaths from Coronavirus in Guyana. The increase in fatalities over the past two months has raised serious questions about the efforts to fight the disease in Guyana.…
– PM says COVID-19 a national security threat -businesses face closure for non-compliance with COVID-19 guidelines By Rabindra Rooplall WITH COVID-19 being deemed a national security threat, over 500 Guyana Defence Force (GDF) troops will be deployed to assist the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in enforcing the new COVID-19 emergency measures. All citizens countrywide are…
Less than two hours after recording its 83rd COVID-19 death, two more persons have died from the disease taking the death toll to 85 which represents the third death for the first day in the month and ninth for this week. The Ministry of Health late Thursday night reported that two males – ages 73…
The Government of Guyana and ExxonMobil have signed the license for the Payara offshore development, further expanding ExxonMobil’s investment in the local oil sector. The approval of the project follows several reviews and consultations by local and international experts, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources. The project in the Stabroek Block is expected to…
