GMI remains closed until “certain requirements are met” – EPA
affected miners to travel to China today
Regional Health Officials on Saturday held a public meeting with residents of Matthews Ridge, North West District...
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...
Tyre build-up a major challenge at Haags Bosch Landfill
Officials at the Haags Bosch Landfill are struggling to overcome a major challenge; a buildup of waste tyres at the facility, which is creating...
Jamaica records first case Of Coronavirus
There has been confirmed reports out of Jamaica that the health ministry has recorded its first case of the Coronavirus.
In section of the Media...
CDC considering recommending general public wear face coverings in public
Reprinted from Washington Post
Should we all be wearing masks? That simple question is under review by officials in the U.S. government and has sparked...
COVID-19: Impact could see 195 million job losses, says ILO chief
The rapidly intensifying economic effects of COVID-19 on the world of work are proving to be far worse than the 2008-9 financial crisis, with...
1 critical as Guyana’s COVID-19 cases remain at 67
The number of COVID-19 cases in Guyana remains at 67, the Ministry of Public Health announced today.
The death toll stands at 7.
Meanwhile, 17 persons...
Feroze Mohamed remembered as one who “selflessly gave his life to the betterment of...
Tributes are pouring in for Feroze Mohamed, who died on Friday night at age 74, after a period of illness.
Mohamed played an integral role...
COVID-19: Over 85% of positive cases housed at Diamond facility
See full statement below:
RE: SITUATION AT DIAMOND ISOLATION UNIT
In an article published in today’s Sunday Stabroek titled “COVID-19 patients fear poor conditions at Diamond...
Unofficial crossings at Region One border a serious threat – CMO
The Barima-Waini region, located in the northwestern part of Guyana is at greater risk of positive COVID-19 cases being imported from Venezuela. This is...
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GPHC receives modern devices to facilitate better treatment of persons with kidney diseases
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Work on sentencing guidelines nearing completion – AG
The government is close to completing work on sentencing guidelines, a project that has been funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)-funded ‘Support for...
Elite Kayaking launches paddle-boarding experience
Visitors to Linden can now enjoy paddle-boarding in the Blue Lake with the launch of Elite Kayaking and Nature Tours’ latest offering.
Owner Deon Anderson,...
Police probing extortion of Brazilian businessman, wife by 2 CANU ranks
Two officers, who are attached to the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) and stationed in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), were detained on Sunday...
Breaking: Iranian President Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found
"President Raisi's helicopter was completely burned in the crash ... unfortunately, all passengers are feared dead," the official told Reuters.
Rescue teams fought blizzards and difficult terrain through the night to reach the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province in the early hours of Monday.
Man found dead in car on Heroes Highway
Police ranks from Regional Division #4B today discovered the body of a male in a motorcar along the Heroes Highway, East Bank Demerara.
Based on...
WCD labourer busted with ganja
A 30-year-old labourer has been arrested after police found a quantity of marijuana at his Best Village, West Coast Demerara home.
The discovery was made...
Pensioner killed on EBD roadway
A pensioner was killed Saturday night on the East Bank Demerara Public Road after a motorcar crashed into his electric bike.
Dead is 81-year-old Donovan...
Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes, search under way
DUBAI, May 19 (Reuters) - A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain...
New ramp, dredging, road upgrades for fisherfolks at Ogle outfall
Fisherfolks operating at the Ogle Outfall on the East Coast of Demerara will benefit from a new ramp to bring their boats onshore and...