GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Tuesday, November 2, 2021) –– The US-manufactured Pfizer vaccine is now available to all members of the public, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, announced yesterday. During his COVID-19 update, the health minister said the vaccine is now ...
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EAST BANK DEMERARA, Guyana (Tuesday, November 2, 2021) –– Prime Minister, Mark Phillips, who, last Friday evening, was performing the functions of President, said that Diwali serves as more than a cultural symbol of light, where good overcomes evil. The ...
Read More »Plans In Place To Improve Postal Service In Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Tuesday, November 2, 2021) — Postmaster General, Lincoln Allen, says plans are in place to transform the postal service, making it more efficient, profitable and customer centric. He said through its nine strategic objectives, Jamaica Post has commenced ...
Read More »Jamaica’s Economic Recovery Gathering Pace, Says Finance Minister
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Tuesday, November 2, 2021) — Recovery from the ravages of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is gathering pace, as evidenced by the recent positive economic indicators, claimed Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke. He cited, ...
Read More »Jamaica To Get More Vaccines Through WHO’s COVAX Facility
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, October 28, 2021) — Jamaica is slated to get another 370,000 doses of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, through the World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) Facility. The provision, which is expected to arrive in the ...
Read More »More Jamaicans Encouraged To Do Digital Banking
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Thursday, October 28, 2021) — More Jamaicans are being encouraged to become a part of the formal banking system, by reaping the rewards available through digital banking. The call came from the Ministry of Finance and the Public ...
Read More »Pay Attention To The Things That Are Critical To Your Happiness
By Selwyn Richards Contributing Columnist Yes! Ontario has now reopened for full-capacity dining and events, with proof of double-vaccination. The last couple of years have been really challenging for our industries; not everyone has survived and with the high food ...
Read More »Guyana Police Force’s Marine Capacity To Be Boosted To Facilitate Aviation Unit
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Thursday, October 28, 2021) — The marine patrol capability of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) will soon be enhanced, with the establishment of a marine unit in East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six), to protect Guyana’s borders and deter piracy. ...
Read More »Trinidad Centenarian Celebrates 106th Birthday
TUNAPUNA, Trinidad and Tobago (Thursday, October 28,2021) — One hundred and six years and counting, Marjorie Primrose Roach credits her longevity to her faith in God. To celebrate Roach’s new milestone, Minister of Social Development and Family Services, Senator Donna ...
Read More »New Barbados Police Commissioner Appointed
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Thursday, October 28,2021) — Forty-two-year veteran of the Royal Barbados Police Force, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Richard Boyce, will become Barbados’ next Commissioner of Police, next Monday, November 1. Governor General, Sandra Mason, acting on the advice of ...
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