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Modern pathology lab to be launched in November – Dr Ramsammy

As Guyana continues to undergo massive transformation in the health sector, the Government will be launching a modern pathology laboratory in November, to reduce...

200 persons benefit from free eye tests and sensitisation at GPHC

Two hundred persons benefitted from free eye tests and sensitisation sessions hosted by the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) at the eye clinic yesterday,...

GPHC fire: Disruption to services can last for months as authorities seek to procure...

Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says disruption to services offered at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s (GPHC) echocardiography laboratory can last for months as...

Breaking!!! Guyana included on U.S. CDC list warning about Zika virus

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended its travel warning to another eight countries or territories that pose a risk of...

Improper disposal of foetus due to negligence – Public Health Ministry

The Public Health Ministry earlier today said that the improper disposal of a foetus at the Diamond Diagnostic Centre on the East Bank of...

GRPA wants comprehensive policy to tackle teenage pregnancy

By Jomo Paul – Executive Director of the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA), Pastor Patricia Sherratan-Bisnauth says there is urgent need for a comprehensive...

Unsanitary conditions of New Amsterdam Hospital being addressed – Health Ministry

Following complaints being made about the unhygienic state of the New Amsterdam Hospital, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has announced that efforts are already...

Health Minister commits to reopening obstetrics ward at Leonora Cottage hospital

Public Health Minister Dr. George Norton during a tour of the Leonora cottage Hospital on Friday reaffirmed the Government's commitment to overall improvement in...

88 new Covid-19 cases recorded

A total of 88 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded, taking the total cases recorded to date to 5093. This is according to information released...

Cancer 2nd leading cause of death in Barbados

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Health Minister John Boyce says cancer is the second leading cause of death in Barbados. He said the main cancers of...

Recent Articles

Teens charged with murder of excavator operator

Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...

Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise  

A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...

Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine

The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...

CH&PA remains committed to providing affordable housing to citizens but reiterates squatting is illegal...

The Housing and Water Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday stated that it remains committed to peaceful resolution as...

Onverwagt prawns project to yield an estimated $48M per crop

The prawns project being developed at Onverwagt, Region Five is poised to produce 12 tonnes of Vannamei prawns per crop, with each tonne expected...

AFC to hold 8th biannual conference on June 29

FULL STATEMENT: The Alliance For Change (AFC) is pleased to announce its 8th Biannual Conference, which will be held on June 29, 2024, in Georgetown....

GTU not serious about conciliation following series of demands – AG

…says Union using teachers to push other agenda In light of the recent ultimatum issued by the Guyana Teachers’ Union concerning the 20 per cent...

$117M owed in traffic tickets’ payments

…237 drivers fined $18M for drunk driving Drivers in Guyana face a staggering bill of $117 million owed to the Guyana Police Force following a...

“There will be reciprocity” – VP warns countries restricting Guyana’s commodities

Imports from any country that prevents Guyana’s commodities from entering its market will face similar restrictions when its exports are entering Guyana. This is according...

Venezuela Border Controversy: Guyana notifies allies of Venezuela’s threatening posture at border

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo informed media practitioners on Thursday afternoon that the Government of Guyana has informed all relevant international bodies, allies, and other...