Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony MP said persons who took their first dose of the Sputnik V vaccine over the last three months will be able to access their second jabs as the shots are now available. Another consignment of the vaccine arrived in Guyana; Monday evening Dr. Anthony disclosed during Tuesday’s COVID-19 update. […]
I am pleased to join the international community in observing World Tourism Day 2021. The theme of this year’s observance, “Tourism for Inclusive Growth” recognises the important role which tourism can play in bringing people together, fostering greater understanding, bridging cultural, ethnic and religious differences and promoting unity and peace within and between countries. The […]
– Says his Government sees the diaspora as part of the local content His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali said that Guyana is regaining its “position and credentials” on the global platform in the areas of climate change and agriculture. The President, who was in New York last week for the 76th United Nations General Assembly, […]
The Management of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) wishes to clarify that ANY patient who is seeking care within any of our facilities is NOT required to present proof of vaccination in order to enter the compounds. As stipulated by the Ministry of Health’s advisory circulated on August 12, 2021, “any patient seeking care […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, is advising persons, as a precaution, to report any allergic reactions to vaccines to a medical officer before taking any of the COVID-19 vaccines. Minister Anthony explained, “some people with MRNA vaccine they have an allergy to specific components of the vaccine. And again, if in your past […]
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, MP, said the local tourism industry is beginning to bounce back after suffering significant losses in export earnings, due to a fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The minister made the disclosure during a message in observance of World Tourism Day, being celebrated today, under the theme, “Tourism […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to hear public appeals against its decision to waive an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for US oil company, ExxonMobil’s proposed 12-well drilling campaign in the Canje block. The Environmental Assessment Board has scheduled the public hearing for October 14, 2021 at 2:00pm, at its Sophia office. The Canje […]
─ Region Four RHO urges them to seek medical advice Persons with pre-existing health conditions are not fully exempted from taking the COVID-19 vaccine, as this may provide a layer of necessary protection against the deadly disease, which has claimed the lives of hundreds locally and millions worldwide. Regional Health Officer (RHO) of Region Four, […]In Demerara-Mahaica (Region Four), 77.3 per cent of the adult population have taken their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 40.8 per cent of them are fully inoculated, meaning that they would have received both doses of the vaccine. This was disclosed by Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, on Monday, during the […]
For almost 20 years, Ms. Janki Singh has been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to receive a house lot to become a homeowner. Her wait will soon be over following a commitment by Minister within Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, MP, during her recent outreach in Region Six. Janki explained that in 1999, she […]