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Covid: Children want to be vaccinated but parents not granting approval – Dr Anthony

Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony on Monday stated that parents are reluctant to have their children vaccinated even if they want to, and...

Covid: 18 new cases; 8 in ICU

Guyana today recorded 18 new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking the total positives detected to date to 62,921. There are eight persons receiving care...

Active cases at 650 after 12 new COVID infections detected

In the last 24 hours, only 12 new COVID-19 cases were recorded, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 62,903. But...

58 new Covid cases recorded; no new deaths

Guyana has not recorded any new Covid-related fatalities and as such, the country's death toll remains at 1,216. There are 58 new cases of the...

Covid: 1 more death; 19 new cases

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that as of February 23rd, 2022, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

2 more Covid deaths; 78 new cases

The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of February 21st, 2022, two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Covid patients suffering from anxiety, brain fog, other mental illnesses urged to seek medical...

With research showing that a significant number of patients with long Covid suffer from a form of mental illness, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony...

2 more Covid deaths; 12 new cases

Guyana has recorded two more Covid deaths and 12 new cases. The latest fatalities are a 56-year-old woman from Region Five and an 83-year-old...

UG delivers 13 new dental surgeons for Guyana

Guyana’s healthcare system has been boosted with the addition of thirteen dental surgeons who recently graduated from the University of Guyana’s School of Medical...

Unvaccinated woman is latest COVID death; 18 new cases

Another person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died. This now takes the total number of deaths from the pandemic in Guyana...

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Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector

The Ministry of Education has embarked on aligning TVET with current and future labor market demands at both secondary and post-secondary education levels. A critical...

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In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training...

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Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo

The 32nd Congress of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is set for May 3-5, 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The Congress is the...

Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal

The government has relocated over 190 families who were squatting in the Success Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, and the riverbank along the East...

Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...

T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally

A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors. The 19-member...

GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers

  See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI): Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks The...

Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo

The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...