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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Man, 69, is latest COVID death; 66 new cases

Guyana has recorded another COVID-19 death after one other person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus died. This now takes the total number of deaths...

More data needed on new Omicron variant before changes made in travel guidelines –...

The rise of a new variant of concern, now called Omicron, has raised concerns among countries with its link to high infections. However, Guyana...

Region 3 woman is latest COVID fatality, 44 new cases

A female pensioner, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), has died. This latest fatality is a 69-year-old woman from Region Three (Essequibo Island –...

Fort Island in dire need of additional healthcare workers

Healthcare services at Fort Island, located in the Essequibo River, are in dire need of additional human resources to adequately cater to the needs...

23 pregnant women admitted to COVID hospital

Emphasising the importance of expecting mothers protecting themselves and their unborn children, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has reiterated the call for pregnant women...

2 unvaccinated men die from Covid

Two unvaccinated men who were infected with the novel coronavirus have died, taking the country’s death toll to 985. The latest fatalities are a 55-year-old...

Quest Medical Centre – delivering quality medical testing for over 8 years

Recognising the need for an outpatient facility in the city, Dr. Chetram Budhu and his wife Mrs. Ratna Budhu in June 2012 established the...

Covid-19 death toll climbs to 983

Two more persons who were infected with the novel coronavirus have died. They are a 77-year-old fully vaccinated man and a 76-year-old unvaccinated woman. The...

Fully-vaccinated man dies from Covid

A 55-year-old fully vaccinated man from Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) has died as a result of the novel coronavirus, taking the country’s death toll...

Studies show Covid vaccine immunity decreasing – Dr Anthony urges persons to take booster...

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said several studies were used to guide the decision to begin the administration of booster shots of the...

Recent Articles

Govt ‘not desperately looking to sell’ Marriott Hotel – Jagdeo

The government may have to reopen bids for the sale of the Guyana Marriott Hotel at Kingston, Georgetown following the passing of the highest...

Massy Motors becomes authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Guyana

See full statement from Massy Motors:  Mahindra, a global leader in automotive industry, has announced its partnership with Massy Motors. This collaboration marks the beginning...

Duo charged over solar panels stolen from school in Bartica

Two men have been charged in relation to the theft of solar panels from the Two Miles Primary School in Bartica, Region Seven.  Shawn Caesar,...

Miner dies after he was unable to get help, days after tree fell on...

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  Police in Regional Division #7 are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of Sherman...

GTI hosts “Jill of All Trades” exhibition

The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted "Jill of All Trades" exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown. Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females...

Fire destroys sections of Linden Market

A fire of unknown origin last night erupted at the Linden Municipal Market in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), destroying several stalls. The fire began at...

Fire Service to use statistical analysis to expand, better protect communities

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) will now be better equipped to respond to or analyse trends and areas for improvement in fire prevention and...

Guyana to launch World Premier League to elevate regional cricket brand – President Ali

Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International...

Rosehall Estate factory workers protest over nonpayment of end-of-crop bonus

Workers attached to GuySuCo’s Rosehall Estate this morning downed tools and took to the street in protest action over an apparent nonpayment of a...

Police Officers conclude training on critical thinking, ethical conduct & other areas

The Guyana Police Force concludes the first cohort of the Junior Officers' Course 1/2024 on Wednesday April 24, 2024. The closing ceremony was held at...