These emergency measures are made pursuant to the paragraphs (1) and (2)(b) of the Direction by the President, given under the Public Health Ordinance, Cap. 145, and published in the Gazette, Legal Supplement B, 16th March 2020. The measures shall take effect from the 3rd April, 2020 and last for one month unless earlier terminated, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 02, 2020) The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), today, met with members of the Private Sector to streamline collaboration to aid Guyana’s fight against the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). At today’s second virtual focused meeting, representatives of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association …
Read DetailsGuyanese, The Government of Guyana continues to work assiduously to combat the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. I addressed the nation twice before (on 11th March and 28th March), detailing the policies which have been promulgated and the action which has started. This is my third address to you on this disease.I am happy that many …
Read DetailsGuyanese, The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a devastating impact globally. Guyana confirmed its first imported case of COVID-19 in Georgetown on Wednesday 11th March 2020. That patient, a 52-year-old Guyanese woman who had travelled from the United States of America to Guyana on 5th March, presented to the public health system on …
Read DetailsI am deeply concerned about reports of acts of civil violence which have been perpetrated in the Mahaica-Berbice Region (No. 5). I was saddened to learn, today, of the destruction of private property and of attacks on innocent citizens on 20th March 2020 in Bush Lot Village in the Mahaica-Berbice Region (N0.5). I condemn these …
Read DetailsGuyanese, Today marks 18 days since we all cast our ballots at the 2nd March 2020 General and Regional Elections. Everyone anticipated that this electoral process would have been completed by this time. Our democracy has allowed for interested parties to approach the Supreme Court of Judicature for judicial review of our electoral laws. This …
Read DetailsI am deeply disappointed that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Initiative –which was agreed upon following the intervention of the Prime Ministers of Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago – has stalled. The Group was headed by the Right Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, who is also …
Read DetailsGuyanese, The General and Regional Elections of 2nd March 2020 were conducted peacefully and in accordance with the Constitution and laws of Guyana. The events, thereafter, have marred the excellent work of the Elections Commission. The electoral process, as initiated by the Elections Commission, is incomplete. The Elections Commission is the sole authority for making …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 12, 2020) President David Granger, this afternoon, expressed satisfaction with the outcome of his meetings with the five Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of State, who travelled to Guyana yesterday to mediate between the Government and the Opposition regarding the current electoral stalemate. “CARICOM plays a very important role. Not only is …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 11, 2020) President David Granger, this afternoon, met Chairperson of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Barbados, the Right Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, OR, and a team of regional leaders at the Ministry of the Presidency.Prime Minister Mottley is leading the delegation of regional Prime Ministers on a special …
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