23-Y-O among 5 latest Covid deaths
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that as of January 17, 2022, five more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Health Minister says PCR tests only for persons who are hospitalised, in high-risk situations
The Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that it will only provide COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing for persons who have been hospitalised...
Private Hospital refuses to admit ‘bleeding’ pregnant woman who tested positive for Covid
A private hospital on Thursday last refused to admit as a patient an eight-month-long pregnant woman, who was registered with their clinic, after she...
Health Ministry no longer issuing Covid discharge certificates for persons in home isolation
As of today, the Ministry of Health will no longer be issuing discharge certificates to persons who have been in home isolation after contracting...
Covid death toll climbs to 1096
Guyana’s Covid-19 death toll has reached 1096, following the demise of an 87-year-old fully vaccinated man from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) who was infected with...
Only 1% of over 11,000 active Covid cases are hospitalised
Only 1.1 per cent of the 11,494 active Covid cases are in the hospitals, according to Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony.
"That’s a very small...
15 children died of Covid since pandemic began – Dr Anthony
A total of 15 children have died as a result of the novel coronavirus since the pandemic began in March 2020. Most of those...
Ailing baby dies after receiving medical treatment at Skeldon Hospital
The Regional Health Services Department has launched an investigation into the death of a 4-month-old baby at the Skeldon Hospital on Friday.
The infant was...
3-mth, 6-Y-O girls among 9 COVID deaths; 1082 new infections recorded
The Ministry of Health reported today that nine more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.
This now takes the total...
Boy, 3, among five more COVID-19 deaths; 1065 new cases in 24 hours
The Ministry of Health has reported that five more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.
This now takes the total...
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Construction worker dies after being pinned by collapsed wall of septic tank
A construction worker is now dead after the wall of a septic tank in which he was working, collapsed and pinned him down.
The incident...
Spirit of comradery, unity during PPP Congress “shook up” PNC – Jagdeo
Labelling the party's 32nd Congress an overall success, General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) said the PNC-led Opposition is shaken up by...
PPP 32nd Congress: President Ali heads list of new 35-member Central Committee
Delegates at the People's Progressive Party's (PPP) 32nd Congress on Saturday voted for the new 35-member Central Committee, placing President Dr Irfaan Ali at...
Arrival Day 2024: “Multicultralism is a priceless asset” – President Ali
See below for the Arrival Day 2024 Message by Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana:
I extend greetings to all Guyanese,...
“Today, we celebrate the vibrance of our cultural heritage” – PM Phillips in Arrival...
See below for Prime Minister, Brigadier Ret'd Mark Phillips Arrival Day 2024 Message:
Fellow Guyanese,
As we commemorate Arrival Day, we reflect on the profound impact...
Arrival Day 2024 Messages
Reflect on sacrifices of our foreparents to advance Guyana, better our lives - PPP
Arrival Day, designated a national holiday in 2004, is of tremendous...
Mechanic nabbed with ganja at Bartica home
A mechanic was arrested on Saturday after he was busted with a quantity of marijuana at his Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) home.
The discovery was...
ECD man arrested after cops find ammo, toy gun
An East Coast Demerara man is now in police custody following the discovery of several pieces of ammunition along with a toy gun at...
Cell phones, improvised weapons among contrabands found at Mazaruni Prison
Several contraband items were confiscated during a search exercise carried out by ranks of the Joint Services at the new Mazaruni Prison in Region...
Another person charged for murder of miners at Arimu Backdam
A pensioner is the latest person charged by the police in connection with the murder of two miners at Arimu Backdam, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) last...