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Friday, April 26, 2024

17-Y-O dies as country records 7 more Covid-19 deaths

The Health Ministry today recorded seven more Covid-related deaths, taking the country’s overall toll to 368. The latest fatalities are three women ages 63, 58,...

Bethany Village on 2-week lockdown as Covid cases rise

With an increase in COVID-19 positive cases in Bethany, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), the Amerindian community’s Village Council has ordered 14 days lockdown in an...

US donates 5 freezers to improve vaccination storage in Guyana

  The local Covid vaccination drive has received a boost with the donation of five ultra-low temperature freezers valued some US$72,000 from the US Embassy...

Over 1800 active Covid-19 cases

Guyana today registered 105 new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking the total positive cases recorded to date to 16,235. There are now 19 persons...

COVID-19 death toll climbs to 361

The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of May 23, 2021, two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Another “drive-thru” Covid-19 vaccination initiative planned for Independence Day

With this weekend's Covid-19 vaccination "drive-thru" initaitive a huge success, government has planned another round of the exercise for May 26, Independence Day. The event...

4 more persons die; 116 new COVID-19 cases recorded

The Ministry of Health has reported that four more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. This now takes the total...

Guyana records 4 more COVID-19 deaths, 111 new cases

The Ministry of Health has reported that four more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Guyana have died. This takes the...

Hundreds turnout for COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru at National Stadium

The first COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru, organised by the Health Ministry, has attracted scores of persons who turned up at the National Stadium to receive...

UNICEF donates to Health Ministry’s Adolescent Health Programme

The United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF) on Friday donated a considerable amount of adolescent kits for expression and innovation to the Ministry of Health...

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Evaluation criteria for contractors should be revised – Jagdeo

The evaluation criteria employed by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for contractors should be revised to allow new companies to bid...

Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo

The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...

Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana

See full statement from Massy Motors:  Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...

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,...

Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...

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

A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls. The fire began at...

Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...

Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali

Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...

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...