More parenting forums, community-based outreaches needed to address suicide – Region 2 Chairman
In light of the rising suicide and attempted suicide rates in Guyana, Regional authorities in the county of Essequibo are calling for the Government...
Controversial drug bond contract: Nothing short of a revocation would suffice, says Nandlall
Former Attorney General and Member of Parliament (MP) Anil Nandlall is urging the Government to take immediate steps to terminate the controversial drug bond...
Three pregnant women test positive for Zika in Barbados
According to reports from media houses in Barbados, the Ministry of Health has revealed that three pregnant women in Barbados have contracted the Zika...
US Embassy partners with local stakeholders to help tackle suicide
In light of Guyana’s struggle with the societal scourge of suicide, the United States Embassy hosted a workshop aimed at enforcing preventative measures.
The initiative...
Over 5000 chemically treated bed nets distributed – 75,000 more targeted
One of the preventative measures utilised by the Public Health Ministry against the Zika virus is to encourage the use of chemically treated bed...
GWI shelterbelt to get US$3.5M rehabilitation
More than sixty years after its first major rehabilitation, the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI)
will receive another set of rehabilitative works, Chief Executive Officer (CEO),...
GoFundMe account for ailing sports journalist needs US$6000 more
...as Minister Norton pays visit
Former sports journalist Rene Stoby who is battling a mystery illness was visited on Friday by Minister of Social Cohesion...
Delay becoming pregnant – Jamaica’s health ministry urges women
According to a report published in the Jamaica Gleaner today, the Jamaica Government is encouraging women in that country to delay becoming pregnant for...
How To Wire Your Brain For Happiness
- The secret to lasting happiness might be neatly summed up in a cheesy neuroscience joke: "The neurons that fire together, wire together."
"It’s...
Construction of Specialty Hospital to commence by mid-year
The construction of the long-awaited Specialty Hospital at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara (ECD) is expected to begin by mid-year following the completion of the...
Recent Articles
Solar panels stolen from school in Bartica; businessman, security officer arrested
See full statement from Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division #7 are investigating an alleged simple larceny that occurred between Friday, April 19, and...
Taxi drivers allegedly shot by vendor at Kitty Seawall
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
On April 17th, 2024, at about 23:00 hrs on the seawall near the Station in Kitty,...
Authorities still awaiting lab results on Berbice children who died last week
Authorities are still awaiting the results of lab tests conducted on samples taken from three Berbice children who died under unknown or unclear circumstances.
These...
Over 2800 dengue cases recorded for the year so far
Guyana has already recorded over 2800 dengue cases for 2024, advisor to the Ministry of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy has revealed.
Specifically, a total of...
Govt, CARICOM working for solution to Haitian crisis– President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has reminded the region that the Guyana government and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) continue to direct stringent efforts to the...
Edghill engages speedboat operators on unauthorised fare increases, other concerns
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, this morning met with boat operators that ply the Bartica and Supenaam route to address unauthorised fare...
Taxi driver busted with 22kg of ganja
A 53-year-old taxi driver was taken into custody following the interception of 22 kilograms of cannabis in his motorcar on Sunday last at High...
Over G$110M raised for the Palestinians following appeal during Ramadan 2024
The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), the Muslim Youth Organisation of Guyana, (MYO) and The Guyana Islamic Trust (GIT), are pleased to announce...
Letter: Unless PPC is given authority, it cannot cancel any contracts
Dear Editor,
The Public Procurement Commission’s publication of the report has sparked a deluge of commentaries from politicians, media personalities, and social media commentators. Based...
Guyanese scholar Dr Vivian Rambihar inducted into Walk of Fame
Dr. Vivian Rambihar, a globally renowned Toronto cardiologist, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, author and global community activist for close to...