Health Ministry begins chickenpox vaccination drive at Lusignan Prison
The Ministry of Health has commenced the administration of chickenpox vaccines to the general population at the Lusignan Prison, as the Guyana Prison Service...
Guyana moves to hire foreign healthcare professionals to address local shortages
The Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ministry has confirmed that a letter dated February 5, 2024, was issued to a recruitment agency giving them...
Over 50 inmates contracted chicken pox at Lusignan Prison
Some 53 inmates at the Lusignan Prison have contracted chicken pox.
This was confirmed by Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot, who said that this has...
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she has cancer
(London CNN) Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday she has been diagnosed with cancer and is in the “early stages” of treatment.
The princess, known...
GPHC now certified as Kidney Transplant Centre
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has been officially certified as a Kidney Transplant Centre. This achievement marks a significant advancement in the nation’s...
‘Hemispheric action needed to address human resource deficit in the health sector’ – Dr...
Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh reiterated that the issue of adequate supply of trained health sector professionals cannot be confronted nationally alone but rather...
Health Ministry probing death of 19-M-O at WDRH
SEE BELOW FOR A STATEMENT FROM THE HEALTH MINISTRY ON A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION THAT IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY INTO DEATH OF 19-MONTH OLD BABY:
In accordance...
National Human Organ & Transplant Registry to be established
The Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Agency is actively working to establish Guyana’s first National Human Organ and Transplant Registry.
This platform, which will be...
First Lady donates ambulance to GPHC
First Lady Mrs Arya Ali on Thursday handed over an ambulance to the paediatric ward of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).
Receiving the keys...
SBM Offshore, FFTP support Oral Health Care Initiative in Reg. 1
SBM Offshore Guyana and Food for the Poor (FFTP) (Guyana) Inc. teamed up to provide essential oral health care support to 600 primary school-aged...
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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...