Guyana’s COVID-19 response boosted with support from IDB
As Guyana seeks to ramp up its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a loan of US$22 million...
St Cuthbert’s Mission on lockdown to contain Covid-19 spike
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony has said a voluntary lockdown has been instituted for St Cuthbert’s Mission/Pakuri to curb the spike in COVID-19...
10 new Covid cases recorded; 8 in ICU
Guyana has recorded 10 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total confirmed cases to 4,524 as of November 9, 2020.
The total number of deaths...
80-Y-O woman from Region Four dies from Covid-19
The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of November 08 2020, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
‘Milestone’ vaccine offers 90% Covid protection
(BBC) The first effective coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19, a preliminary analysis shows.
The developers - Pfizer and...
Guyana records 30 new COVID-19 cases
The Ministry of Health has reported 30 new novel coronavirus cases today.
According to the updated COVID-19 Dashboard, the total number of confirmed cases are...
27 new COVID-19 cases recorded; 11 in ICU
Guyana has recorded 27 new COVID-19 cases today, taking the total number of cases in the country upto 4484.
This is according to the Ministry...
11-Y-O girl who tested positive for COVID-19 dies from cancer complications
An 11-year-old girl, who had tested positive for the novel Coronavirus, died from complications due to her cancer on Friday.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr Narine...
Guyana records 134th COVID-19 death
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that as of November 06 2020, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
64 new Covid cases recorded
Guyana has recorded 64 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health.
In its updated COVID-19 Dashboard for today,...
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DEMTOCO announces after-tax-profit of $2.27B amid rise in cigarette smuggling
At the 90th Annual General Meeting held today at the Marriott Hotel, Demerara Tobacco Company Limited (DEMTOCO), a leader in the tobacco industry, shared...
CARICOM should explore joint legislation to improve cricket governance – Pres. Ali
Chairman of CARICOM and President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has signalled a call for common legislation in the region to streamline and strengthen the...
Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector
The Ministry of Education has embarked on aligning TVET with current and future labor market demands at both secondary and post-secondary education levels.
A critical...
Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting wildfires
In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training...
Essequibo resident, Vera Florence, celebrates 100th birthday
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Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo
The 32nd Congress of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is set for May 3-5, 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.
The Congress is the...
Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal
The government has relocated over 190 families who were squatting in the Success Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, and the riverbank along the East...
Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...
T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally
A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors.
The 19-member...
GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI):
Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks
The...