Frontline workers, vulnerable women to receive COVID-19 relief
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Guyana’s frontline workers have been valiantly reporting for duties and risking their health to keep the nation safe. In...
Covid-19 curfew now 6pm to 6am
As the number of Covid-19 cases continue to rise, the government has reinstituted the national curfew from 6pm to 6am.
This will take effect tomorrow,...
COVID-19: Emergency measures will be extended beyond August 31
Due to daily increase in COVID-19 cases and the number of deaths as a results of persons contracting the virus, Minister of Health, Dr....
Govt considers delivering pension payments to homes; other measures being explored
As the threat of Covid-19 increases, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is considering alternative options of delivering pension payments to the...
Guyana records more Covid-19 deaths; total now at 41
The Ministry of Health has announced two more Covid-19 deaths.
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The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of 10:00hrs on August...
Guyana records its 39th COVID-19 death
The Public Health Ministry regrettably informs that as of 17:00h on August 30, 2020, one other person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus...
Another COVID-19 death recorded
The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of 13:00h on August 30, 2020, one other person who tested positive for the novel...
Guyana records 37th COVID-19 death
A 78-year-old woman of Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) who was tested positive for COVID-19 has succumbed.
The Public Health Minister earlier today stated that...
Guyana records 36th Covid-19 death
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(MOH- GEORGETOWN) - As of 22:00hrs on August 29, 2020, Guyana recorded thirty six (36) COVID-19 related deaths. The Ministry of Health...
4 new COVID-19 cases recorded; total now at 1,184
The Ministry of Health today announced that only four new novel coronavirus cases have been detected in the last 24 hours.
This is according to...
Recent Articles
Saharan Dust plume projected to pass over Guyana from Friday-Sunday – EPA
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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
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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...
Govt plans to procure additional 30-40 megawatts of power by year-end
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Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd), the Honourable Mark Phillips, convened a special meeting with parliamentary committee...
At least 1 dead as mining pit collapses at Marudi Mountain
At least one person is dead after a mining pit collapsed last night at Marudi Mountain, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo).
INews will provide more details...
‘Racism does not align with PNC ideology’ – Chairman
Chairman of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNC) Shurwayne Holder is defending his party amid claims that it is not welcoming to its Indo-Guyanese...
Stabroek Market Wharf collapse shows ‘failure of the city council’ – Jagdeo
The recent collapse of a portion of the Stabroek Market Wharf is reflective of the City Council’s “failure”, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat...