Delta surge: No total border closure; priority to build capacity to treat infected patients...
Whilst admitting with full certainty that the Delta variant is circulating in Guyana, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony ruled out the possibility of completely...
GPHC’s Maternity Ward to benefit from $235.9M upgrade
– A $235.9 million contract has been approved by Cabinet for the extension of the Maternity Ward at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation...
Guyana in talks with Johnson & Johnson to acquire COVID-19 vaccines
As the country continues to roll out its COVID-19 vaccination programme, the Guyana Government continues to approach various bilateral partners and manufacturers to acquire...
28 new Covid-19 cases recorded
Guyana has recorded 28 new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking the total positives recorded to date to 8513.
The number of persons in the...
GPHC’s first in house neurosurgeon completes 15 surgeries
- Though still in its initial setup stage, the newly specialised Neurosurgical Department at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), complemented with its...
109 new cases as Covid-19 death toll reaches 459
The total positive cases of the novel coronavirus detected in Guyana increased to 19674 following the detection of 109 new cases within the last...
50,000 doses of Sputnik vaccine expected in 2 weeks
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says the first 50,000 doses of Russia’s Sputnik vaccine are expected to arrive in the country in two weeks.
“We...
Suriname President tests negative for Covid-19
President Chan Santokhi and the entire delegation that traveled to Guyana for the inauguration of Guyana's President Dr Irfaan Ali have been tested negative...
COVID-19 vaccination still lagging behind in some regions
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony says while over 157, 000 people have received their first dose of the vaccine to prevent transmission of...
Regional consultation next month to discuss ending of HIV/AIDS by 2030
(CMC) A two-day consultation on ending HIV and AIDS in the Caribbean by 2030 will be held in Trinidad and Tobago early next month.
The...
Recent Articles
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...
Guyana highlights Venezuela’s threat to hemispheric stability at 2024 Concordia Americas Summit
The recent postures and action by the Venezuelan regime regarding its illegal claim of Guyana’s territory was deemed a threat to stability in the...
Guyana renders assistance following medical emergency onboard AirEuropa
See full statement:
Medical Emergency Onboard AirEuropa Flight Prompts Swift Response at Cheddi Jagan International Airport
The control tower at Cheddi Jagan International Airport received a...
Semi-submersible vessel found in creek near Port Kaituma River
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, at approximately 16:35 hours, the police discovered a semi-submersible vessel in Paiana...