World opinion shifts in favour of masks as virus fight deepens
(Reprinted from AL JAZEERA NEWS)
The United States is now urging people to wear face masks when they go outside amid growing evidence suggests that...
Top NYC coronavirus doctor takes her own life
(BBC) A top New York City doctor who was on the front line of the US fight against coronavirus has taken her own life.
Dr...
Credible recount an opportunity to avoid sanctions – EU Ambassador
…reminds that undemocratic Govt will not be recognised
Once the national elections recount is credibly completed and the results generated accepted, Guyana will avoid...
Greta Thunberg to donate one-million-euro humanitarian prize
(BBC) Greta Thunberg, the Swedish environment campaigner, has been awarded a new humanitarian prize worth one million euros.
The 17-year-old founder of School Strike for...
Pandemic will affect future earnings of an entire generation of children – IDB
A recent study by the Inter-American Development (IDB) has found that in addition to the devastating impact on children's mental, physical, and emotional health,...
Rare green puppy ‘Pistachio’ born in Italy
(BBC) This year has been an unpredictable one, to say the least.
But things got even stranger for Italian farmer Cristian Mallocci when his dog,...
Trump accepts US presidency transition to Biden must begin
(BBC) Donald Trump has accepted a formal US transition should begin for President-elect Joe Biden to take office.
The president said the federal agency overseeing...
President Ali extends condolences on passing of Prince Philip
See below for contents of a Letter sent by President Dr Irfaan Ali to Her Majesty on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince...
Guyana, Tanzania commit to strengthen ties
Guyana and Tanzania have expressed shared interests in strengthening relations when Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Hugh Todd and Non-Resident High Commissioner of...
Guyanese students in Russia not in danger – Foreign Secretary
The Foreign Affairs Ministry continues to liaise with the Public Service Ministry to support Guyanese students in Russia amid the growing tension as a...
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