Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, says approval from U.S drug regulators could soon be given for children below 12 years to receive the Pfizer vaccine. During Thursday’s COVID-19 Update, Dr. Anthony said the Government is awaiting approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (US-FDA) before vaccination of the younger children begins. […]
The Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday donated three excavators to the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) to further aid in the rehabilitation of the AlbionPort Mourant estates. Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, MP, commissioned the hydraulic long tail excavators at GuySuCo’s Head office at the La Bonne Intention Estate. He said the donation is in keeping with the […]
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) today responded to reports of crude oil witnessed at the Kingston Seashore, in Georgetown. Initial assessments revealed that the substance was in fact animal fat, that was dumped in the vicinity. The assessment team witnessed no crude oil in the area, nor any slick or sheen. Experts indicate that the […]
The management of the Hydrometeorological Service continues to note, with much concern, the recent upsurge in the publishing of weather information and data by some entities/individuals on social media; whose stated intention is to inform the general public. While the efforts to inform the public on topical issues in a timely manner are applauded, it […]
With schools scheduled to reopen on September 6, over 4,000 children between the ages of 12 and 17 have received their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, since the Government rolled its immunisation campaign for adolescents. The campaign, which was launched at St. Stanislaus College last week, has seen hundreds of students visiting vaccination sites […]
The Infectious Diseases Hospital at Lilliendaal, Georgetown marked its first year of operation on Wednesday, September 1. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, over the last year sought to ensure the facility met the required standards to operate as a specialty hospital to treat COVID-19 patients. Speaking at a media conference, Minister Anthony said […]
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali says the COVID-19 measures the Government has implemented aim to create a safe work environment. President Ali was responding to reports that several workers’ unions have approached the High Court to challenge the measures in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Guyana. “We have not made vaccination […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd, MP, said the Government plans to transform the town of New Amsterdam into a city. Minister Todd made the announcement on Wednesday, during his address at the township’s 130th anniversary. He told residents that the transformation of the town is the vision of President, Dr. […]
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday, charged newly elected president of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Guyana, Attorney Devindra Kissoon to be fervent in the promotion of partnerships, particularly between Guyana and the United States. The President made the call during the 3rd Annual General Meeting of AmCham at the Arthur Chung […]
Twenty-three Community Support Officers (CSOs) from several hinterland communities on Tuesday graduated from a three-week Information and Communications Technology (ICT) course at Global Technology, Georgetown. The new graduates were selected through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs’, Youth Entrepreneurship and Apprenticeship Programme (YEAP) to ensure computer literacy in every hinterland community. Addressing the graduation ceremony at […]