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Govt aiming to use its testing resources “properly” – Dr Anthony

The Ministry of Health has conducted a record number of over 55,000 Covid-19 tests so far for the month of January 2022. Speaking during his...

Mother of 3 strives to stay motivated as she battles breast cancer

By: Shane Marks Laughing, smiling, positive thinking are the things that keep a 35-year-old mother of three, Alicia Sugrim, motivated as she battles life-threatening stage...

Works at Leonora, Mabaruma Hospitals near completion – Health Minister

Upgrade works for the Leonora and Mabaruma Hospitals will soon be completed, adding additional capacity for the management of patients soliciting services at these...

Covid: Vaccination among 12-17 age group still a challenge – Health Minister

Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony is urging parents to get their children vaccinated against the novel coronavirus, especially as the nation prepares for...

Covid: 11 new cases; 5 in ICU

Eleven new cases of the novel coronavirus have been recorded, taking the total positives detected to date to 63,294. There are five persons receiving care...

9 new COVID-19 cases recorded

In the last 24 hours, nine new novel coronavirus cases were detected. According to the Ministry of Health's updated COVID-19 Dashboard for today, the total...

GA-FDD warns of dangers of accidentally consuming “copycat labelled” cannabis products

The Government Analyst – Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) has issued a statement warning consumers that ‘copycat’ packaging of edibles made with hybrid cannabis...

79-Y-O partially-vaccinated man dies from Covid

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that as of June 16th, 2022, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Covid: 1 new death; 59 more cases

The country has recorded one new Covid-related fatality and 59 more cases of the life threatening virus. The latest fatality is a 59-year-old unvaccinated woman...

Authorities working to clear backlog of 1500 cataract surgeries

The National Ophthalmology Hospital at Port Mourant, Corentyne has a backlog of some 1500 cataract surgeries still to be performed, and authorities are said...

Recent Articles

Seawall vendors must adhere to their permit guidelines – Edghill

Every person who has received permission from the Sea and River Defense Board to vend on the Kitty Seawall will continue to vend. This was...

East Ruimveldt man stabbed to death

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Detectives in Regional Division 4’A’ are investigating the alleged murder of 52-year-old Shawn George, who resided at...

NDIA dismisses comments made by Opposition MP over Reg. 3 pump stations

Officials from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), have dismissed the recent comments made by Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul, about the...

Stakeholders equipped with information to prepare for rainy season

Stakeholders from various sectors were furnished with essential tools and climate information to prepare for the forthcoming May-June rainy season, enabling them to make...

1,000 families receive house lots at Enterprise, Non Pareil

Less than two weeks after 1,500 residents received their house lots in Region Three, another 1,000 families have become proud landowners at Phase II...

Driver dies in car crash at Farm

A man identified as Derek Kissoon is now dead after he lost control of the motorcar he was driving and crashed into a trench...

Guyana Learning Channel to launch new game show: ‘Brainiacs’

After the resounding success of its educational game show, Whiz Kids, the Guyana Learning Channel is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its...

Letter: Did Justice Sandil Kissoon turn Industrial Relations upside down?

Dear Editor, High Court Justice Sandil Kissoon has been applauded by the PNCR party for declaring that the Guyana Teachers Union’s (GTU’s) strike was legal,...

Usain Bolt named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20...

There is no official title as “shadow minister” – Nandlall

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall is making it clear that there is no official title as a “shadow minister” In this...