16 technicians selected for overseas ultrasound training
The Ministry of Health is preparing to roll out sonography or ultrasound training within the next two months through its Health Sciences Education Division...
CHI performs first successful transcatheter aortic valve implantation in Guyana
The Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) on Friday performed the first successful Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), also known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR),...
Deaths of Berbice siblings may not be dengue-related, samples sent to lab for diagnosis...
As investigations continue into the deaths of the Berbice siblings who died a day apart from each other, health officials have sent samples to...
Berbice siblings died from dengue complications – Dr Anthony
The Berbice brother and sister who died a day apart had complications associated with dengue fever, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed.
Speaking to...
“Words can’t express how much they mean to me” – mother demands answers, justice...
By: Andrew Carmichael
“Words can’t express how much they mean to me, dem is me children,” expressed Rihanna Persaud, the mother who lost her nine-year-old...
Health Ministry investigating deaths of siblings at NA
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MOH investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two children in New Amsterdam
(Georgetown- April 18, 2024)- The...
Moruca children receive cleft lip repair surgeries through FFTP programme
Two young children from the hinterland regions of Guyana have received life-changing cleft lip repair surgeries, thanks to the support of Food for The...
GPHC, Gift of Life Int’l launch 1st paediatric cardiac mission of 2024
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), in collaboration with Gift of Life International (GOLI) an international non-profit organization that provides lifesaving cardiac treatment to...
Health Ministry to procure new dengue fever vaccines
Despite the country’s ability to control the number of dengue cases, the Ministry of Health is actively seeking further measures to minimise these occurrences.
Speaking...
35-Y-O man “stable” after being shot in leg
A man is now hospitalised with a gunshot injury to his leg after he was shot during a robbery this morning on Charlotte Street,...
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‘We are moulding you into the best citizens’ – Pres. Ali tells youth camp
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali assured the 170 children participating in a national youth camp organised by Men on Mission (MoM) that the government...
African organisations receive Emancipation grants
African organisations have received grants from the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports to spearhead Emancipation activities and celebrations.
This financial support, aimed at preserving...
With interest rates as low as 3.8%, GBTI launches “Drive into Your Dream Home”...
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) has launched its "Drive Into to Your Dream Home, with a Home Loan” campaign.
For the...
“Come out of your offices” – Parag says NDC councillors, overseers must be visible...
By: Trichell Sobers
Neighbourhood Democratic Councillors and Overseers from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) were today urged to be more visible and proactive in their respective communities.
The...
With greater production, Guyana to establish cassava flour mill to target int’l markets
With increased production of cassava on the local market, Guyana is moving to establish an industrial cassava flour mill, President Dr Irfaan Ali announced...
Govt considering causeway proposal for Berbice deep-water port project
The proposed deep-water port project, which when constructed is expected to revolutionise the Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) economy, could be modified with the building...
Letter: Isn’t it time the PNC begs pardon from Guyanese?
Dear Editor,
But would seem as if the Lyrics of Lynn Anderson’s 1970 song, “Rose Garden” were scribed with the PNC Party in mind. Their...
$565.3M pump station commissioned at Greenwich Park
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday commissioned the $565.3 million pump station at Greenwich Park on the East Bank of Essequibo, Region Three,...
Inconsistent court rulings should influence judicial promotions – Jagdeo suggests
The executive arm of the government has no power to intervene in the work of the judiciary.
However, in response to questions relating to the...
Govt proposes 7% salary increases for teachers for 2024
Despite the Guyana Teachers’ Union's (GTU) proposal of a 39.6 per cent across-the-board increase for 2024, the Government has reportedly made a counter proposal...