2 new Covid-19 deaths push toll to 128
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that as of November 02, 2020, two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
FEATURE: COVID-19 in the Pediatric Population: let’s not be complacent
By Dr Narendra C. Singh
The global experience with children in the current COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated a much milder illness, in this otherwise vulnerable...
46 new COVID-19 cases detected; 8 in ICU
Guyana has once again seen a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases with 46 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours.
According to...
Govt terminates multi-million dollar contract for new Health Ministry HQ
After repeated breaches by a contractor, protracted delays and almost tripling of the contract costs, the Government has terminated a $356.8 million contract that...
Guyana records 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 19 new cases
The Ministry of Health has announced that two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus died today.
This now takes the COVID-19 death...
Guyana records 19 new COVID-19 cases; 9 in ICU
The Ministry of Health today announced that 19 new COVID-19 cases have been detected in the last 24 hours.
This now brings the total number...
45 new Covid cases recorded; 10 in ICU
Guyana has recorded 45 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total confirmed cases to 4,143 as of October 30, 2020.
The total number of deaths...
Curfew now 10:30pm to 4am; gyms may open at 50% capacity on appointments only
Based on the new Covid-19 guidelines issued by the Minster of Health, with effect from November 1st to November 30, 2020, the curfew is...
70-Y-O male from Region Four is latest Covid-19 fatality
The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of October 30, 2020, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
24 new Covid-19 cases; 7 in ICU
The Ministry of Health has announced that there are 24 new cases of Covid-19, taking the total cases recorded to date to 4098.
There are...
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Deaths of Berbice siblings may not be dengue-related, samples sent to lab for diagnosis...
As investigations continue into the deaths of the Berbice siblings who died a day apart from each other, health officials have sent samples to...
Stabroek Market Wharf cleanup is 85% complete
Efforts to clear the rubble and debris from the collapsed Stabroek Market Wharf are swiftly underway, with approximately 85 per cent of the clearing...
Govt to appeal ruling on teachers’ strike – AG
The government will be moving to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the ruling handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Supreme...
Jurassic-themed promenade, boating activity, golf course, shops, boardwalk among plans for National Park
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has revealed a new zone plan for the enhancement of the National Park, which will see the introduction of...
Saharan Dust plume projected to pass over Guyana from Friday-Sunday – EPA
See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency:
The Environmental Protection Agency hereby issues an advisory on a forecasted Saharan Dust plume projected to be...
2 mining operations in Puruni flagged for unsafe conditions
Two operations in Puruni Mining District in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were flagged by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Labour...
Berbice siblings died from dengue complications – Dr Anthony
The Berbice brother and sister who died a day apart had complications associated with dengue fever, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed.
Speaking to...
Vreed-en-Hoop to G/town water taxi operation back to normal
See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD):
Waters taxis have received the green light to resume use of the Stabroek stelling for the...
President Ali receives UWI American Foundation Legacy Award
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, championing a robust Caribbean identity, has urged the region to actively embrace and value its unique culture and abundance...
Govt/contractor dispute on GtE will not affect US EXIM Bank loan – Jagdeo
The ongoing dispute between the Guyana Government and its contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, Lindsayca CH4 Guyana Inc. (LNDCH4), will not affect...