Region 4 woman dies; 176 new COVID-19 cases recorded
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported that another person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died.
This takes the total number...
Zika Virus fight: Fogging commences along Essequibo Coast
In continuing efforts to fight the Zika Virus in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), the Environment Health Department has commenced fogging along the Essequibo Coast.
Region Two...
Student, 6, beaten with broken glass bottle at school
Fawaz Asgar, 6, is now traumatised after a fellow schoolmate slashed his hand with a broken glass bottle, at the Mon Repos Primary School,...
52 new Covid-19 cases; 16 persons in ICU
The Ministry of Health has announced that a total of 3521 cases of Covid-19 has been recorded to date in Guyana, since the first...
Mahdia fire: Critical teen medivac to US for treatment
One of the girls, who is still in critical condition following Sunday's tragic fire at the Mahdia dorm, is currently being medevacked to the...
Mother who died after childbirth suffered from a blood disorder- LHC CEO
The 41-year-old mother of three who died on Monday following a normal delivery at the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) suffered a blood disorder, referred to...
Govt’s new pharmaceutical importation system introduced
…privileges brand-name medication
…more expense for ordinary citizens
...favours large foreign companies says stakeholders
A regional hub will now recommend approval for pharmaceuticals to be imported into...
Covid-19 death toll rises to 221
The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of March 24, 2021, another person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has...
41 persons recovered so far from COVID-19, positive cases remain at 113
The number of COVID-19 cases in Guyana remains at 113, however, the number of persons recovered has increased to 41.
This was revealed by Deputy...
Nurse King was well loved by his peers and patients – Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health, on Monday, recognised the contribution of Mark King; a former nurse, who succumbed this morning to Covid-19.
King, 55, served assiduously...
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Colours of India store on fire
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Firefighters are currently battling the blaze.
INews will...
DEMTOCO announces after-tax-profit of $2.27B amid rise in cigarette smuggling
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Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector
The Ministry of Education has embarked on aligning TVET with current and future labor market demands at both secondary and post-secondary education levels.
A critical...
Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting wildfires
In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training...
Essequibo resident, Vera Florence, celebrates 100th birthday
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Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo
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The Congress is the...
Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal
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Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...
T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally
A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors.
The 19-member...