Unvaccinated workers must provide evidence of ‘medically current negative COVID-19 test’ – PSC
Statement from the Private Sector Commission (PSC)
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has observed with increasing concern, the growing cases of COVID-19 infections and deaths,...
Persons still trying to falsely obtain Covid-19 vaccination cards
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says authorities are still observing instances where individuals are trying to falsely obtain Covid-19 vaccination cards even though they...
Only 26.5% of population fully vaccinated; 85% needed to achieve herd immunity
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony says Guyana is still some distance away from achieving herd immunity, as only 26.5 per cent of the...
First regional kidney transplant performed at GPHC
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation marked a huge milestone, today following the first successful regional kidney transplant at the Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Department.
Minister...
44 new cases as Covid-19 death toll increases to 513
The Ministry of Health has announced that a 70-year-old woman from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) has died as a result of the novel coronavirus, taking...
COVID-19 travel protocols being reviewed
The Ministry of Health is in the process of reviewing the COVID-19 protocol for persons arriving in Guyana.
During today’s COVID-19 update, Minister, Dr. Frank...
3 more die from COVID-19 as 91 new cases recorded
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported that three more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.
This now takes the...
COVID-19 death toll climbs to 509; 120 new cases
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported two more COVID-19 deaths, taking the total number of persons who died from the pandemic in Guyana...
‘We’re assuming Covid variants are circulating here’ – Health Minister
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has explained that while in the past the younger age groups were infected with a milder form of the disease,...
Mahaicony Creek baby girl dies from septic shock 7 weeks after birth
A seven-week-old baby girl of Mahaicony Creek, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) has died from septic shock at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).
The child, Varshanie...
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Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West
A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...
Duo charged for murder of security guard
Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...
NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders
Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...
“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production
Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...
Teens charged with murder of excavator operator
Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...
Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise
A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...
Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine
The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...
CH&PA remains committed to providing affordable housing to citizens but reiterates squatting is illegal...
The Housing and Water Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday stated that it remains committed to peaceful resolution as...
Onverwagt prawns project to yield an estimated $48M per crop
The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected...
AFC to hold 8th biannual conference on June 29
FULL STATEMENT:
The Alliance For Change (AFC) is pleased to announce its 8th Biannual Conference, which will be held on June 29, 2024, in Georgetown....