COVID-19 patients in ICU require extra-special care
The COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is reserved for patients who have more complex respiratory issues related to...
No decision yet on extension of curfew, other measures – Task Force
The National COVID-19 Task Force says it is still deliberating on whether it should extend or lift the national curfew and other lockdown measures...
Region 7 confirms first cases of COVID-19
The Cuyuni Mazaruni Region (Region Seven) has confirmed its first cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
This was revealed on Tuesday by Deputy Chief Medical...
Guyana’s 11th COVID-19 victim identified as former teacher
A Moruca, Region One (Barima-Waini) man has lost his life to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), making him Guyana’s 11th fatality from the virus. His...
GA-FDD issues advisory for Cleaning and Disinfection to stop spread of COVID-19
The Government Analyst – Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) in collaboration with the Environmental Health Unit (EHU), Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), is advising...
Coronavirus: Human trial of new vaccine begins in UK
(BBC) About 300 people will have the vaccine over the coming weeks, as part of a trial led by Prof Robin Shattock and his...
Blackout delays COVID-19 testing
A prolonged period of power outage has resulted in the Ministry of Public Health not being able to provide an update on the COVID-19...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he has ‘mold’ in his lungs as his wife tests positive...
(CNN) Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday he felt weak and might have "mold in the lung" having spent weeks in isolation after...
Covid-19 curfew now 9pm to 5am
The Covid-19 curfew has been changed to 9pm to 5am.
The new curfew was published in the official Gazette.
The previous curfew was 8pm to 5am....
COVID-19 tests done in Guyana are secure & safe – PAHO
The Pan American Health Organisation World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) Representative to Guyana, Dr. William Adu-Krow, has dispelled the rumours of contaminated test kits being...
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Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 set for February 18-21
See below for a statement on the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo:
The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...
Porter falls to death from Norton Street building after receiving electric shocks
A porter died on Friday morning after being electrocuted and falling from a three-story building on Norton Street in Georgetown.
Dead is Bryan Hardilall of...
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...