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Condoms ‘too big’ for men in India

- A survey of more than 1,000 men in India has concluded that condoms made according to international sizes are too large for...

91-Y-O male from Region 4 dies; 90 new COVID-19 cases

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported that one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died. The latest fatality is...

French Gov’t considering healthcare assistance for Guyana’s hinterland

Primary health care development in the hinterland regions is among other health-related issues being addressed by the Ministry of Public Health; and the government...

Govt rejects “mischievous claims” that Reg. 10 Councillor died after taking Covid vaccine

Statement from the Ministry of Health  The Ministry of Health notes the patent misinformation being pedalled in relation to the COVID-19 vaccines by Anti-Vaxxers, particularly...

GPHC Covid surge: No shutdown of services; stricter visitation protocols, screening processes in place

With a rise in the number of healthcare workers becoming infected with the novel coronavirus, especially at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), assurances...

Govt will not force anyone to take Covid-19 vaccine – Health Minister

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony says Government will not force anyone to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 update,...

Over 40% adult Guyanese overweight/obese – FAO

Guyana and the rest of the Caribbean region have made immense progress in reducing absolute hunger; however, they are now being faced with another...

GDF medic delivers baby boy en-route to Diamond Hospital

A Grade Three Medic of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) last week delivered a baby boy en-route to the Diamond Hospital, East Bank Demerara...

First batch of cases transferred to COVID-19 Hospital

The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, located at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, received its first batch of COVID-19 patients on Tuesday. Minister of Health,...

3 more die from COVID in Reg 4; 50 new cases

The Ministry of Health (MOH) had reported that three more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. This now takes the...

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President Ali dispels claims of discrimination

President Irfaan Ali has sought to dispel claims of his party discriminating against some communities and administrative regions in its development programmes. The President...

“We have to win the 2025 elections and win them massively” – Jagdeo

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is hosting its Congress at an important juncture since the country’s next General and Regional Elections are slated for...

“We will fly our flags in and out of elections” – Teixeira to Opposition

People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Executive Member Gail Teixeira on today said her party will continue to display its party colours and flags across the...

GHDS to host “Sanskriti” in G/Town, Berbice to mark Indian Arrival Day

The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDB) will host Sanskriti – a celebration of Our Heritage, Our Culture, Our Traditions - for two days to...

$543.6M for vital bridge rehabilitation in Region Four

The Ministry of Public Works has allocated a significant sum of $543.6 million for the rehabilitation of vital bridges across Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica), enhancing...

Removal of Marxism-Leninism from Party’s Constitution among proposals as PPP 32nd Congress gets underway...

The People’s Progressive Party’s 32ndCongress gets underway today and during the two-day forum, the ruling party is expected to consider several proposals made by...

GRA reviewing invoices in 2nd oil audit to detect overstatements – VP Jagdeo

Following the recent detection of a false declaration on oil well equipment that was imported on behalf of ExxonMobil, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA)...

Father of 4 killed after rescuing fellow villager from attackers

Joseph Forde, a 44-year-old contractor of Middle Street, Sparendaam, East Coast Demerara (ECD), lost his life on Thursday evening after he was chopped and...

Prisoner further remanded for murder of cellmate

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: A 23-year-old prisoner, Shamar Davis called Stamma of Lot 56 B Field, Sophia who has been on...

Update: Policeman in custody for killing pedestrian in hit-and-run

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: Police ranks in Regional Division 4'B' are probing a 'hit-and-run' fatal accident that occurred on Wednesday, May...