Depression, Suicide attract Health Ministry’s attention
By Tracey Khan - Drakes
- Mental health and Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) will be further integrated into the primary health sector and placed...
Suriname, Guyana convene Bi – National meeting
The Ministry of Health today convened its first Bi - National meeting for collaboration on Health with Suriname.
The meeting is aimed at discussing health...
Sunday’s Health Tip: The problem with extra long naps
- A nap, a siesta, or as the Chinese call it, a wujiao, is a pleasant break from the day, but the debate...
Prevention of Discrimination Act needs to be amended, says GCCI President
At an event held to commemorate the 33rd International AIDS Candlelight Memorial at the Catholic Life Centre, Brickdam, Georgetown on Sunday evening, Georgetown Chamber...
The number of people with diabetes in the Americas has tripled since 1980
WHO’s first Global Report on Diabetes highlights the rapid rise of this disease and recommends measures to counter it
Washington, D.C., 6 April 2016 (PAHO/WHO): ...
Over 100 to benefit from eye surgeries, examination by Chinese medical team
- By the end of the next two days, over 100 Guyanese would benefit from eye examinations and surgeries being conducted by the...
Lethem stillbirth deaths…PM results released
The Ministry of Public Health, via the Government Information Agency, has released the cause of death of two babies in Lethem. Minister within the...
Health Minister turns his back on media over questions of maternal deaths
By Kurt Campbell
– Health Minister Dr. Bheri Ramsarran on Monday (January 27) flew into a rage and walked away from a group of...
Presidential Commission to tackle NCD’s launched
- Delivering the formal address at the launch of the Presidential Commission on Non Communicable diseases (NCDs) yesterday, at the Guyana International Conference...
Region 6 ‘Bulk Waste’ collection commences tomorrow
- The Regional Household Bulk Waste Removal Programme which was launched in Region 4 last month, under the “Clean-Up My Country” initiative, has...
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Colours of India store on fire
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Firefighters are currently battling the blaze.
INews will...
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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...
Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting wildfires
In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training...
Essequibo resident, Vera Florence, celebrates 100th birthday
Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, a remarkable soul celebrates 100 years on earth. Vera Florence Venture, a name synonymous with resilience and community...
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...