CORONAVIRUS: Guyanese students in China tell their stories
By: Devina Samaroo
Stephen Seeraj, 25, and Bianca Phillips, 24, are two Guyanese students currently in China amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak, one of the...
Inaugural HIV/STI conference slated for December 4
In observance of World AIDS Day, the National Aids Programme Secretariat (NAPS) will be hosting the inaugural Continuing Medical Education (CME) HIV/STI (Sexually Transmitted...
Govt consults small political parties on COVID-19 response
President Irfaan Ali, and his Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, yesterday met and consulted with leaders and representatives of the small political parties.
The...
Covid: 19 new cases; 1 hospitalised
Guyana has recorded 19 new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking the total positives recorded to date to 63,439.
There are no persons in the...
New Pharmacy, Baby Store commissioned
A new Pharmacy and Baby store was opened today in Barr Street, Kitty. The two establishments were commissioned by Former Minister of Health Dr....
Health Minister assures COVID-19 monitoring ongoing at dormitory schools
Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony has assured that monitoring is ongoing at dormitory schools countrywide as senior secondary and TVET students settle into...
COVID-19 vaccines are safe, whether people get it in a hospital, church, mandir, masjid...
See below for statement from Health Advisor, Dr Leslie Ramsammy:
There are more than 100 fixed-site vaccination centers in Guyana where people can get their...
GPHC denies claims that patient in need of surgery was left unattended
See full statement from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation on alleged patient neglect:
With reference to the social media posts being circulated which purports that...
Public Health Advisory for Rainy Season
In light of the increased rainfall and the possibility of flooding in coastal and outlying areas,
as we also respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the...
CAL quarantines 13 crew members after Guyanese passenger dies from COVID-19
Caribbean Airlines (CAL) in a statement related that it has been advised that a passenger who traveled on March 7, 2020 on BW 521...
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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
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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
See full statement from the Office of the Prime Minister:
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...