Former health minister slams Govt’s ‘poor’ response to Zika virus
Zika is not just another mosquito-borne disease but Government surely is treating it as one, according to former Health Minister, Dr Leslie Ramsammy.
Its nonchalant...
New manual offers holistic approach to family health, wellness
Wellness, family health, equity, gender, community action, and people-centred care are among the key concepts being targeted by the Ministry of Health, as they...
Covid death toll climbs to 1,284
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that as of November 22, 2022, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Rollout of vaccines for children to begin tomorrow at St Stanislaus College
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has announced the rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines for children will begin tomorrow at St Stanislaus College, Georgetown.
"We'll have...
Coronavirus: Brazil becomes second country to pass 50,000 deaths
(BBC) Brazil has become the second country, after the US, to register more than 50,000 deaths from Covid-19.
It comes amid growing political tension and...
Investigation launched into foetus found in city drain
Police have launched an investigation after they were called to a scene at Church and Thomas Streets Georgetown on Tuesday, where a foetus, said...
Fully-vaccinated man dies from Covid
A 55-year-old fully vaccinated man from Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) has died as a result of the novel coronavirus, taking the country’s death toll...
29-Y-O woman among latest Covid-19 deaths; toll at 314
A 29-year-old woman from Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) is among the latest Covid-19 deaths reported by the Ministry of Health.
In a statement moments ago, the...
28 new Covid-19 cases recorded
The Health Ministry is witnessing a positive trend in its efforts to curb COVID-19, after only 28 cases were detected on Friday along with...
Cayman Islands to start releasing genetically modified mosquitoes in Zika fight
According to a report in the Jamaica Gleaner, the Cayman Islands is to introduce genetically engineered mosquitoes to reduce the insect population in the...
Recent Articles
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....
GTU not serious about conciliation following series of demands – AG
…says Union using teachers to push other agenda
In light of the recent ultimatum issued by the Guyana Teachers’ Union concerning the 20 per cent...
$117M owed in traffic tickets’ payments
…237 drivers fined $18M for drunk driving
Drivers in Guyana face a staggering bill of $117 million owed to the Guyana Police Force following a...
“There will be reciprocity” – VP warns countries restricting Guyana’s commodities
Imports from any country that prevents Guyana’s commodities from entering its market will face similar restrictions when its exports are entering Guyana.
This is according...
Venezuela Border Controversy: Guyana notifies allies of Venezuela’s threatening posture at border
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo informed media practitioners on Thursday afternoon that the Government of Guyana has informed all relevant international bodies, allies, and other...