Restrictions on international flights and some services announced

IMPACT – HIGH

The Guyana government recently announced new travel and immigration restrictions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Key points:

• Effective from midnight on March 18, international flights at the Eugene F. Correia International airport and the Cheddi Jagan International airport are suspended for two weeks.
• From March 14, until further notice, the ferry service between Suriname and Guyana is suspended

Analysis & Comments:  The new travel and immigration services changes will impact the movement of people to Guyana. Employers should account for affected travelers and rearrange travel schedules accordingly.

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