GA-FDD conducts survey on Chinese restaurants
In the past, Chinese businesses, especially restaurants have come under scrutiny for the quality of foods they prepare and sell to locals. In this...
President, First Lady leave Guyana for “routine” medical check-up
President David Granger and First Lady, Sandra Granger departed Guyana earlier today for the Twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to undergo their...
2 more Covid-19 deaths recorded; total at 82
The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of 17:00hrs on September 30, 2020, two other persons who tested positive for the novel...
UK donates 84,800 AstraZeneca doses to Guyana
The United Kingdom will be donating 84,800 AstraZeneca doses to Guyana to double its vaccination efforts and help further protect the population against the...
COVID-19 curfew, other measures to be reviewed – Task Force
With the current lockdown measures coming to an end on May 3, the National COVID-19 Task Force will be assessing the situation to determine...
Funds from French Gov’t to transform hinterland health centres into hospitals
- Minister of Public Health, Dr. George Norton has disclosed that some of the funds provided by the French Government, under a government-to-...
PAHO projects over 10,000 COVID-19 cases in Guyana if lockdown lifted on June 3
By: Rupa Seenaraine
Country Representative of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), Dr William Adu-Krow has cautioned against completely lifting the current lockdown measures, as...
Unions withdraw legal challenge against Covid-19 measures
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is lawfully being managed by the Board of Central Health, Attorney-at-Law Darren Wade, on Thursday, confirmed that he has...
Norton admits corruption abounds in local health sector
- says drug procurement change led to countrywide shortages
… staff pressured to cancel bids, re-tender to accommodate favoured companies ― source
The explosive revelations about...
Blood bank in Berbice surpasses its 2017 target
The New Amsterdam Blood Bank has accumulated 1,325 units of blood thus far for the year 2017. With numerous outreaches and blood drives throughout...
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DEMTOCO announces after-tax-profit of $2.27B amid rise in cigarette smuggling
At the 90th Annual General Meeting held today at the Marriott Hotel, Demerara Tobacco Company Limited (DEMTOCO), a leader in the tobacco industry, shared...
CARICOM should explore joint legislation to improve cricket governance – Pres. Ali
Chairman of CARICOM and President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has signalled a call for common legislation in the region to streamline and strengthen the...
Guyana partners with World Bank to modernise TVET sector
The Ministry of Education has embarked on aligning TVET with current and future labor market demands at both secondary and post-secondary education levels.
A critical...
Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting wildfires
In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training...
Essequibo resident, Vera Florence, celebrates 100th birthday
Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, a remarkable soul celebrates 100 years on earth. Vera Florence Venture, a name synonymous with resilience and community...
Over 3,000 persons already registered for PPP/C Congress – GS Jagdeo
The 32nd Congress of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is set for May 3-5, 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.
The Congress is the...
Over 190 families squatting at East Coast, East Bank relocated this year – Croal
The government has relocated over 190 families who were squatting in the Success Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, and the riverbank along the East...
Jagdeo raps G/town city council for dereliction of duty
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect...
T&T’s trade mission seeks investment opportunities locally
A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors.
The 19-member...
GCCI blasts authorities for lack of action against reckless truck drivers
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI):
Consternation at the inadequate management of the road usage by heavy duty trucks
The...