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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Guyana records 2 more COVID deaths

The Ministry of Health on Thursday reported that two more persons who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. This takes the total number of...

8 new COVID-19 cases recorded

The Ministry of Health has reported that eight more persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Guyana. Consequently, active cases in the country...

Many institutionalised mental health patients rejected by families – Dr Anthony

As part of the Guyana Government’s plan to tackle mental health issues in the country, the administration is working on deinstitutionalising patients who have...

Working on Christmas Day was an honour for GPHC nurses

By: Feona Morrison Hospitals never close. In fact, they provide a 24-hour service, seven days per week, 365 days per year. While Christmas Day is an...

Govt to launch wellness initiative to promote healthier lifestyle among citizen

Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has announced that the government will soon be launching a wellness initiative aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles among Guyanese. “Later...

Guyana remains vigilant despite declining COVID-19 cases – Dr Anthony

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said he is pleased with the recent announcement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that COVID-19 is no...

4th case of Monkeypox confirmed in Trinidad

The Trinidadian health authorities on Thursday reported that a fourth case of the Monkeypox (Mpox) virus was confirmed via laboratory testing. The patient is...

Strategies being implemented to enhance elderly care locally

In an effort to elevate the quality of life for older adults, the Ministry of Health has outlined a comprehensive plan to improve elderly...

Psychiatric services to be accessible at regional hospitals in 2024

Psychiatric services will also be accessible at regional hospitals in 2024, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh announced during his presentation of the 2024 budget...

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,...

Recent Articles

4 homeless after unattended stove goes up in flames

A mother and her three children are now homeless after their Number 60 Village, Corentyne, Berbice home went up in flames. The woman had to...

Letter: The never-ending saga of street vending in Georgetown

Dear Editor, There is a court order, or mandamus, demanding the removal of vendors and their belongings from the pavement and environs of the city...

Routledge affirms ExxonMobil not responsible for GtE project delays

  ExxonMobil has made it clear that it is not responsible for the delays that Gas-to-Energy contractor Lindsayca CH4 cited to justify taking the government...

ExxonMobil will work with Govt to identify 20% of Stabroek Block for relinquishment

  ExxonMobil is expected to relinquish 20 per cent of the lucrative Stabroek Block later this year and according to the company’s Guyana President Alistair...

Govt examining innovative ways for the working class to get more money in their...

Even as the government is building out an ecosystem where every citizen prospers, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed that his government is examining...

Couple jumps through window as fire flattens house at Fyrish

A fire of unknown origin has flattened a two-storey wooden and concrete house located at Fyrish Village, Corentyne, Berbice, leaving three persons. The incident occurred...

No progress without the working-class – GAWU

GAWU’s President, Seepaul Narine Labour Day address 2024 Comrades, on this momentous occasion of Labour Day, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends...

GPF acquires modern ‘crime scene’ vehicle to improve crime-solving efforts 

With the recent acquisition of a cutting-edge crime scene vehicle, the Guyana Police Force has taken a monumental step towards fortifying its crime-solving prowess. This...

Opposition’s case to remove Jagdeo from Parliament “premature” – Nandlall

  Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall on Tuesday criticised legal action filed by Opposition Members of Parliament to remove Vice President...

$4.1B money laundering case against father, son discharged

    Money laundering charges against Kenneth Kellawan Ramnarine and his son, Damian Brandon Ramnarine were dismissed by Magistrate Rhondel Weaver after she upheld a no-case...