1 more Covid death, 141 new cases
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that as of August 18, 2021, another person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has...
Covid-19 vaccination campaign for adolescents to be taken into communities
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, says the COVID-19 immunisation campaign for adolescents will be taken into the respective communities.
Speaking with DPI during the roll...
Partially vaccinated man among 5 latest Covid deaths
Five more persons who were infected with the novel coronavirus have died, taking the country's death toll to 692.
The latest fatalities are three women...
Patients not required to present proof of Covid vaccination to receive medical care –...
Statement from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation:
The Management of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) wishes to clarify that ANY patient who is seeking care within...
Benefits of Covid-19 vaccine for pregnant, breastfeeding women outweigh side effects ─ Dr Anthony
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is again calling on pregnant and breastfeeding women to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as the benefits of taking...
Persons urged to get their second dose AstraZeneca vaccine as expiry date approaches
With a November month-end expiry date for the current batch of AstraZeneca vaccines in Guyana, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony is urging persons who...
First-time mother complains of filthy conditions at New Amsterdam Hospital
By Andrew Carmichael
A first-time mother reportedly contracted an infection after being put on a dirty delivery table at the New Amsterdam Hospital.
Twenty-three-year-old Narvanie Beerbusham...
Man, 69, is latest COVID death; 66 new cases
Guyana has recorded another COVID-19 death after one other person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus died.
This now takes the total number of deaths...
18-Y-O dies from Covid
An 18-year-old unvaccinated lad from Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) has died as a result of Covid-19.
This takes the country's death toll to 1024.
The...
GPHC fire: Disruption to services can last for months as authorities seek to procure...
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says disruption to services offered at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s (GPHC) echocardiography laboratory can last for months as...
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Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana
See full statement from Massy Motors:
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Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica
Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.
Shawn Caesar,...
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See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...
GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition
The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown.
Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...
Fire destroys sections of Linden Market
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The fire began at...
Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities
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Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali
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Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus
Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...