Year: 2020

By Jarryl Bryan In the wake of the global uncertainty in financial markets caused by COVID-19, a number of businesses have had to reevaluate their operations. Among these companies are ExxonMobil, the world’s largest publicly traded oil company, which announced on Tuesday that it will seek to scale down its operations. In a statement from the company, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ExxonMobil Corporation, Darren Woods noted that Exxon is evaluating ways to cut back on its investment costs. With a presence in numerous countries including Guyana, this could have…

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Given the threat of coronavirus, the law courts in Guyana are putting systems in place to safeguard staff and members of the public. In a press statement on Sunday evening, the Office of the Chancellor said that further remanding of prisoners would be conducted via Skype. The statement further stated that acting Chancellor, Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards convened a meeting of senior court officials to address the response of the court system in safeguarding staff and court customers. It was noted that a decision was taken to have all courts and…

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American Airlines on Saturday announced that with effect from Monday, March 16, 2020, it will be suspending all flights in and out of Guyana. The airline stated that it will recommence operations on May 6. A statement issued by the airline related that the flights that were already scheduled for March 16 will operate as scheduled, while the suspension will take effect afterwards. It was further announced that the airline will be waiving all change of date fees for those passengers already booked on its service. “This suspension will last…

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– Sir Shridath Ramphal At a time when it matters the most, Guyana is being denied the opportunity for global respect along with regional and international approval owing to the ongoing fiasco in relation to the March 2 General and Regional Elections. This was related by longstanding statesman and local voice of reason, Sir Shridath Ramphal when he issued a statement on Wednesday. “In the darkness of disagreement, Caricom’s helpful intervention in trying to resolve the general elections process at the request of both President Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat…

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The following statement was issued by the United States Embassy in Georgetown, Guyana, on Monday evening, announcing the suspension of routine visa services: On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines, flight cancellations, and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions,…

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The pressure continues to mount on the coalition Government and President David Granger to keep Guyana’s democracy alive as another United States Senator joined the calls for the Government to adhere to democratic principles. In a statement via his social media account, United States Senator, Rick Scott addressed the situation in Guyana. Scott noted that the will of Guyanese, expressed in the votes they cast, is paramount. “Guyanese authorities must respect the will of their citizens and the courts. Stealing elections will result in nothing but isolation. Guyana’s future is…

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Norway has put the brakes on the release of NOK 393 million (US$36.2M) climate aid to Guyana in light of the current political situation following the March 2, General and Regional Elections. Development Today, an independent online journal specialising in political, business and environmental issues, reported that the Climate Ministry in Oslo made this statement on Friday. ““No further decisions will be made on…planning or spending” of this money until a legitimate government is in place,” Development Today reported. In December 2019, Government had announced that the remaining payments under…

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…outbound, cargo, medivac flights allowed In a bid to reduce the spread of the coronavirus in Guyana, the Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has partially shut down the country’s two main airports, Cheddi Jagan International and Eugene F Correira International. This announcement was made by Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Egbert Field during a press conference by the ministerial task force on Tuesday. The task force was activated last week when Guyana recorded its first case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “The Civil Aviation Authority in order…

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