Guyana breathed a sigh of relief in October, as the long-feared spike in COVID-19 cases appears to have peaked and the new PPP government settled in without further partisan acrimony. The easing of those stresses was necessary, since the pressures and promises of First Oil are forcing irresistible change on the country. Guyana’s public and …
Guyana Situation Report for November 6, 2020: Forces of Growth Read More »
With yesterday’s resumption of commercial international air travel, it is now practical for expatriates to travel back to Guyana. We have compiled some information to help you understand what you need to do before your flight, and what has changed on the ground since the pandemic hit. Bear in mind that nearly all of the …
Guyana Situation Report for September 2, 2020: Back To Business Read More »
Last weekend brought a remarkably abrupt conclusion to Guyana’s election saga, with the opposition PPP party coming out on top. Perhaps it was the international diplomatic pressure that forced the Coalition’s hand. If only the pandemic would abate as quickly… In this issue of our regular Guyana SITREP, we also look at a worrisome rise …
Guyana Situation Report for August 5, 2020: A New Day in Guyana? Read More »
Guyana Security Concerns Survey Results On July 15 we surveyed more than 100 security-minded professionals in Guyana on their top security concerns for the remainder of the year. Voting was anonymous. Although the sample size was small, the obvious consensus behind the top results does help us plan with greater confidence. The Leading Security Worries …
Guyana Situation Report for July 17: Security Survey Results, COVID-19, U.S. Sanctions Read More »
COVID-19 The present COVID-19 status in Guyana as of June 15th is 183 confirmed cases, with 99 recoveries, 24 persons placed under institutional quarantine, and 12 deaths to date. There remain 88 active cases in the country. To date, a total of 1959 persons have been tested in country, with 1800 of those wielding negative …
COVID-19 and Election in Guyana: June 16 Situation Report (with June 19 Update) Read More »
For businesses operating in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Latin America, the coronavirus pandemic has dramatically altered the health and security environment. Information on crime has become less reliable, and conflicting government responses have complicated your planning for reopening facilities. Join the Latin American specialists of Secure Pointe and Emerald Medical to learn: What is the …
Webinar: COVID-19 Health and Security Risks in Mexico and Latin America Read More »
The recount of the March 2nd national elections started on May 6th at the Arthur Chung Conference Center. There has been a heavy emphasis on planning and safeguarding the process in the context of COVID-19 risk prevention. The recount process has been scheduled to finish within a 25-day period as set by the elections commission. …
COVID-19 Impact on Guyana: May 13 Situation Report Read More »
Election News Authorities continue their struggle towards a conclusive election result. The ballot box recount of the March 2nd elections will take place at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, but there is no start date at this writing. Moreover, the National COVID-19 Task Force has been charged with implementing contagion prevention measures within the building. …
COVID-19 Impact on Guyana: April 21 Situation Report Read More »
The Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization expect for Guyana to experience 1400 cases of COVID-19 over the course of the pandemic. One suspected case is portrayed in our photo featured above, which was taken in Essequibo Coast. So far 44 tests have been conducted in Guyana, with 19 confirmed cases. Cheddi Jagan …
COVID-19 Impact on Guyana: April 2 Situation Report Read More »
