Essequibo teen dies after crying out for ankle pains
A former student of the Anna Regina Multilateral School died on Monday while receiving medical attention for a pain to the ankle at the...
Public Health Ministry to begin triple therapy filaria programme in October
With Guyana still lagging behind with its epidemiology coverage, the Public Health Ministry will embark on a triple therapy programme this year, beginning in...
Region 1 still awaiting 2nd shipment of drugs, medical supplies
Outlying health facilities in Region One (Barima-Waini) are yet to receive the second shipment of medicine and medical supplies for the year.
According to Region...
President off to Cuba for medical evaluation
President David Granger left Guyana this morning (Saturday, July 20, 2019) for the Republic of Cuba to undergo medical check-up.
He is accompanied by First...
“Pepper spray saved my life” – survivor of Norton St. shooting
By: Kizzy Coleman
For two years, she suffered severe beatings at the hands of a man she truly loved and wanted to please.
She was battered...
95 persons die from snakebite in five years
An estimated 95 persons have died over a five year period as a result of being bitten by venomous snakes, the Ministry of Public...
Teens less likely to use cannabis when it’s legal, US study finds
(BBC) Teenagers are less likely to use cannabis in places where the drug has been legalised, a new study suggests.
Researchers at Montana State University...
Teachers undergo training to tackle mental health issues in schools
Some 13 teachers from schools within Region Four (Demerar-Mahaica) are being trained to deal with mental health issues that may be affecting their students.
These...
“There’s no conclusion as yet” – Agri Minister says on US catfish ban
It has been over one year since the United States imposed a ban on the exportation of catfish from Guyana. To date, the Agriculture...
PAHO launches online course to address alcohol use in pregnancy
(CMC) The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), worried that the rates of alcohol disorders among women are higher in the region of the Americas...
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Arrival Day 2024 Messages
Reflect on sacrifices of our foreparents to advance Guyana, better our lives - PPP
Arrival Day, designated a national holiday in 2004, is of tremendous...
Mechanic nabbed with ganja at Bartica home
A mechanic was arrested on Saturday after he was busted with a quantity of marijuana at his Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) home.
The discovery was...
ECD man arrested after cops find ammo, toy gun
An East Coast Demerara man is now in police custody following the discovery of several pieces of ammunition along with a toy gun at...
Cell phones, improvised weapons among contrabands found at Mazaruni Prison
Several contraband items were confiscated during a search exercise carried out by ranks of the Joint Services at the new Mazaruni Prison in Region...
Another person charged for murder of miners at Arimu Backdam
A pensioner is the latest person charged by the police in connection with the murder of two miners at Arimu Backdam, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) last...
President Ali dispels claims of discrimination
President Irfaan Ali has sought to dispel claims of his party discriminating against some communities and administrative regions in its development programmes. The President...
“We have to win the 2025 elections and win them massively” – Jagdeo
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is hosting its Congress at an important juncture since the country’s next General and Regional Elections are slated for...
“We will fly our flags in and out of elections” – Teixeira to Opposition
People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Executive Member Gail Teixeira on today said her party will continue to display its party colours and flags across the...
GHDS to host “Sanskriti” in G/Town, Berbice to mark Indian Arrival Day
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDB) will host Sanskriti – a celebration of Our Heritage, Our Culture, Our Traditions - for two days to...
$543.6M for vital bridge rehabilitation in Region Four
The Ministry of Public Works has allocated a significant sum of $543.6 million for the rehabilitation of vital bridges across Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica), enhancing...