WHO Chief blasts ‘lack of leadership’ and calls for global unity as coronavirus cases...
(CNN) The director-general of the World Health Organization has condemned a "lack of leadership" in fighting the coronavirus pandemic and made an emotional plea...
Authorities urge persons to wear face masks properly
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Karen Gordon-Boyle is pleading with Guyanese to wear their face masks properly.
"We continue to witness the misuse of the...
Guyanese fear of becoming infected with COVID-19 has decreased – DCMO
A survey conducted by the Ministry of Public Health in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has found that Guyanese fears of...
142 Guyanese return on first repatriation flight from Canada
A total of 142 Guyanese returned home on Thursday via WestJet Airlines – the first repatriation flight for citizens who were stranded in Canada...
COVID-19 screening & testing unit set up at Aranka/Arangoy Landing
Persons living and working on the Aranka/Arangoy Landing, up the Cuyuni River in Region Seven, can now easily access COVID-19 screening and testing at...
Region 1 managing 69% of all active COVID-19 cases in Guyana
With over 90 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Region One (Barima-Waini), that district is now managing 69% of all the active cases in Guyana.
This was...
Is India the next global coronavirus hotspot?
(BBC) The coronavirus took hold slowly in India, but six months after its first confirmed infection it has overtaken Russia to record the world's...
Blackout delays COVID-19 testing
A prolonged period of power outage has resulted in the Ministry of Public Health not being able to provide an update on the COVID-19...
COVID-19 screening & testing unit established at Buck Hall
A COVID-19 screening and testing unit has been established at Buck Hall in the Essequibo Islands.
Buck Hall is the main access point to several...
Family suspicious of COVID-19 diagnosis, accuses GPHC of covering up death of 76-Y-O woman
By: Shemar Alleyne
Family members believe 76-year-old May Portsmouth - who has been recorded as the country's latest COVID-19 death - died as a result...
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Colours of India store on fire
Colours of India, a popular Indian clothing store located at Bath Settlement, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) is on fire.
Firefighters are currently battling the blaze.
INews will...
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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...