Guyana’s COVID-19 cases climb to 109
The Ministry of Public Health has announced that the number of COVID-19 cases in Guyana is now 109.
"Today, 61 days after our first positive...
Vast reduction in Covid-19 cases at Kwebanna – Health Ministry
The medical team stationed in Kwebanna, Barima-Waini (Region One), has reported a vast reduction in COVID-19 cases in the community, which had been locked...
MoPH directives may exacerbate COVID-19 spread
…colonial-era measures regurgitated
The Ministry of Public Health has been empowered by a gazetted directive from caretaker President Granger to take several public health measures...
Health Officials meet to formulate action plan against Ebola for Guyana
- Guyana is moving towards establishing an action plan to deal with the Ebola Virus, and in this regard a wide cross section...
Govt hopes healthcare workers, transport operators get vaccinated before 2 weeks expire
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has expressed hope that healthcare workers and transportation operators get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus before the two weeks...
No decision yet on extension of curfew, other measures – Task Force
The National COVID-19 Task Force says it is still deliberating on whether it should extend or lift the national curfew and other lockdown measures...
Over 1300 babies overweight in Guyana
- Fifty- two children diagnosed with diabetes were on Friday, February 06 provided with basic diabetes testing kits, inclusive of a year-long supply...
847 new cases recorded; 25 to 39 age group accounts for more than half
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has disclosed that the surge in COVID-19 cases continues as some 847 new infections were detected in the last...
Hookah smoking as harmful as cigarette use – local officials
There is a notable increase in the use of hookahs, especially among young adults who perceive it as a safer smoking alternative to cigarettes.
But...
4 more Covid-19 deaths recorded
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that as of October 19, 2021, four more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Recent Articles
Region Three Business Chamber makes “impactful connections” at int’l conference in Brazil
See the below statement from the Region Three Chamber of Commerce and Industry on its recent attendance at the International Roraima-CARICOM Business Meeting held...
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with tree on Tapakuma Trail, Reg. Two
A young motorcyclist was killed in the wee hours of today after he collided with a tree on the Tapakuma Trail in Region Two...
Decomposed body of male washes up at Hope Beach
The decomposed body of a male was washed up at the Hope Beach on the East Coast of Demerara.
This discovery was made at about 11:30h...
Cevon’s driver shot by bandits during robbery at South Rimveldt office
A driver attached to Cevon Waste Management is now hospitalised after he was shot during a robbery at the company's Aubrey Barker Road, South...
Police suspect vessel in Port Kaituma was used for drug trafficking, transshipment – Benn
More than one week after a semi-submersible vessel was found along a river at Port Kaituma in Region One (Barima-Waini), Home Affairs Minister Robeson...
5 new chickenpox cases recorded at Lusignan Prison
In the past week, the Health Ministry recorded a total of five new chickenpox cases at the Lusignan Prison, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
This was...
No seawall vendor has been dislocated – Min Edghill assures
No vendor operating at the Georgetown Seawall has been dislocated, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill as he responded to a statement issued...
Guyanese American Chamber of Commerce “gravely concerned” over boycott threats against Guyanese businesses
Condemnation continues to increase against the recent antics of the Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID), which attracted backlash after threatening to boycott any...
Region 9 produces first batch of Pharmacy and Nursing Assistants
History was made on Friday as the first batch of newly trained Nursing and Pharmacy Assistants graduated in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo)...
Significant boost for Region 9 district hospitals with new Ultrasound units
Ultrasound services will now be offered to residents of Annai, Karasabai, Aishalton and Sand Creek in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), eliminating the need...