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Members of the National COVID-19 Vaccines Task Force during the meeting held at the GPHC Boardroom (Health Ministry photo)

COVID-19 Vaccines Task Force appointed

The Ministry of Health has named the members of a broad-based National COVID-19 Vaccines Task Force in preparation for the arrival and roll out of the inoculation campaign against COVID-19 in Guyana.

Deron Adams

Region 10 records huge drop in COVID-19 cases

Active COVID-19 cases in Region Ten have significantly decreased, dropping from over 150 to 11, and this is a result of a collaborative effort by residents and officials to curtail the spread of the virus, Regional Chairman Deron Adams has said.

A screenshot from one of the meetings between the Ministry of Education and the parents and guardians of Grade Six Students yesterday

Manickchand holds virtual talks with parents on NGSA

More than 2,000 parents and guardians of students scheduled to write the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) were yesterday engaged by the Minister of Education Priya Manickchand to express their views and concerns regarding the sitting of this examination.

CEO of GO-Invest Dr Peter Ramsaroop (left) and Chairman of PSC Nicholas Boyer singing the MOU

GO-Invest, PSC ink cooperation pact

The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) and the Private Sector Commission (PSC) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the country’s investment opportunities for both local and foreign investors.

Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha (centre) interacting with Vishnu Panday (left) during a visit to Skeldon Estate last year. Looking on (second from right) is Region Six Chairman, David Armogan

Armogan says Skeldon GM Panday still on the job

Region Six Chairman David Armogan who on Thursday confirmed the resignation of the Skeldon Estate General Manager, Vishnu Panday, yesterday said that after seeking clarification it has been determined that Panday has not resigned. 

Members of the task force at a meeting today.

COVID-19 Vaccines Task Force appointed

The Ministry of Health today named the members of a broad-based National COVID-19 Vaccines Task Force in preparation for the arrival and roll out of the immunization campaign against the coronavirus disease in Guyana.

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