Risha Persaud

On Friday, October 2, 2020, the Vice President announced that the telecommunications sector would see a drastic change and provide more space for competition. The Telecommunications Bill was passed in 2016 under the APNU/AFC administration, and after decades under a virtual monopoly, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T) will be …

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Boyle, has been denied a promotion by the current administration from becoming the nation’s next Chief Medical Officer (CMO). According to a memo sent by the permanent secretary, Colette Campbell, copied to the Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, on October 1, 2020, …

Amid cries for better risk allowances along with the lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from the frontline workers of Guyana during this COVID-19 pandemic, a 55-year-old nurse, Mark King died this morning at Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) from complications related to Coronavirus. Mark King was diagnosed with COVID-19 and …

Breast Cancer Awareness

October is the month for Breast Cancer Awareness. What this means is that you should ask your doctor when to get a mammogram. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is …

According to the White House, President Donald Trump is being transferred to the Walter Reed Medical Center for a “few days” after receiving the COVID-19 results. Mr. Trump was feeling “fatigue” throughout today, Friday, October 2, 2020. “President Trump remains in good spirits, has mild symptoms, and has been working …

The High Commissioner of Canada, Lilian Chatterjee finally met with Guyana’s foreign minister Hugh Todd, to discuss Canada’s commitment to Guyana. After the election where Chatterjee was an active voice towards democracy, requesting that the former president Brigadier David Granger accept defeat, the commissioner finally communicated with the current administration …

The President of the United States, Donald Trump and the First Lady, tested positive for Coronavirus. The President announced that he and the first lady have tested positive for COVID-19. After months of not giving the pandemic the priority in the United States that it deserves, the President has thrown …

Amidst the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Guyana’s government is looking to reopen the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on October 12, 2020.  According to the Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill, “the Cabinet had decided to reopen the country’s airports and will form part of the new changes expected …