IDB approves US$8M loan to combat high maternal, infant death rates
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved an US$8 million loan for a program to help reduce maternal, perinatal and neonatal deaths in Guyana.
This...
No need to close schools – Manickchand on monkeypox
Following the detection of the first case of monkeypox in Guyana, Education Minister Priya Manickchand has made it clear that there is no need...
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...
2 more COVID-19 deaths, 53 new cases recorded
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported that as of December 18, 2021, two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
65.2% of adult population received a Covid vaccine; 33.9% fully immunised
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony noted that the country has a long way to go towards achieving herd immunity, as he revealed that only...
7 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Region One
The upward trend continues for Guyana’s COVID-19 curve, with the detection of seven new cases on Tuesday – all of which were from the...
Guyana records 156th Covid-19 death
The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of December 13, 2020, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
GPHC’s Maternity Unit to receive $50M upgrade
…to reduce overcrowding, neonatal deaths
The Maternity Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is expecting a revamp of its facilities and capacity, with...
Health Ministry, other partners launch vaccination campaign
The government continues to deliver accessible, quality healthcare to all citizens of Guyana.
This is again being demonstrated as the Ministry of Health is collaborating...
Guyana records 62nd Covid-19 death
The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of 16:30hrs on September 17, 2020, one other person who tested positive for the novel...
Recent Articles
No seawall vendor has been dislocated – Min Edghill assures
No vendor operating at the Georgetown Seawall has been dislocated, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill as he responded to a statement issued...
Guyanese American Chamber of Commerce “gravely concerned” over boycott threats against Guyanese businesses
Condemnation continues to increase against the recent antics of the Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID), which attracted backlash after threatening to boycott any...
Region 9 produces first batch of Pharmacy and Nursing Assistants
History was made on Friday as the first batch of newly trained Nursing and Pharmacy Assistants graduated in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo)...
Significant boost for Region 9 district hospitals with new Ultrasound units
Ultrasound services will now be offered to residents of Annai, Karasabai, Aishalton and Sand Creek in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), eliminating the need...
Man confronting ex at Eccles Gas Station shot in leg by security guard
A man now nursing a gunshot wound to his leg after he was injured by a security guard attached to the Two Brothers Gas...
Two dead in motorcycle crash on Diamond Public Road
A motorcyclist and his pillion rider are now dead following an early morning accident on the Diamond Public Road, East Bank Demerara today.
Dead are...
“My heart breaks… How do I start over?” – Colours of India owner after...
The mid-afternoon fire that gutted the popular Colours of India Boutique on the West Coast of Berbice occurred just a few days shy of...
IPED disburses $4.3B in loans; creates over 8,600 jobs in 2023
The Institute of Private Enterprise Development Limited (IPED) announced today, through the release of its 2023 Annual Report, the disbursement of a total of...
Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway slated for June completion
The construction of the new Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway is set to be completed by June, significantly alleviating traffic congestion for thousands of...
Gas-to-Energy Project a “win-win” for Exxon, Guyana – Darren Woods
United States oil major ExxonMobil has said it is on track to deliver natural gas from its operations offshore Guyana to land by year-end.
This...