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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to advise the general public that as part of the its mosquito control programme for the adult Aedes aegypti mosquito, the Insect Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operations in the following areas commencing at 5:00 pm daily.

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Due to the spike in Covid-19 cases within the past three weeks, the Government of Guyana regrets to inform the public of not being able to fully re-open the main Airport in Guyana (CJIA). The officials have decided to further extend the possible re-opening for the end of September, after carefully assessing the situation, and fully considering the health of Guyanese, and the nation, as top priority.

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SOURCE: Agency For Public Information

All students accepted for cohort 3 of the 2020 Youth and Adult Training for Employment (YATE), programme, are reminded of the start date. Training sessions begin on Monday August 31st at the technical institutes in Kingstown, Campden Park, Barrouallie and Georgetown. Sessions begin at 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

For more information, students may contact the National Qualifications Department at 452-5587, the YATE Project Officer at 493-7504 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SOURCE: Agency For Public Information

The Ministry of Education, National Reconciliation and Information, having consulted with major stakeholders, has taken the decision to reopen schools one week later than was previously communicated. Students will resume face-to-face engagement on Monday, 7th September; while teachers will return to school on Monday, 31st August, to assist with finalizing arrangements for the new school year.

Recognizing that the well-being of our nation’s children and educators is an absolute priority amidst a global pandemic, this week will allow teachers to be actively engaged with health professionals to review the individualized protocols, and plan effectively for the new school year.

The Ministry of Education and the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines take this opportunity to express solidarity with the family and people of Bequia, who have lost a great custodian and advocate of education, Mrs. Dahlia Hanson-Ollivierre.

 Let us all continue to work harmoniously to combat the challenges presented by COVID-19.

SOURCE:  Ministry of Education, National Reconciliation and Information