1 more Covid death; 40 new cases
A 69-year-old unvaccinated woman from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) who was infected with the novel coronavirus has died, taking the country's death toll to 1040.
Meanwhile,...
Dr Leslie Ramsammy appointed Chairman of GPHC
A new Board of Directors has been appointed for the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), with effect from January 1, 2022 to December 31,...
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...
Doctor accused of setting fire at GPHC sacked for alleged sexual harassment
A doctor attached to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), who was detained for allegedly setting a fire at the facility in January, has...
“Too early” to decide on 2nd booster shot – Health Minister
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony on Tuesday posited that it is too early for authorities to determine the rollout of second booster doses for...
7 new Covid cases; 6 in ICU
Seven new cases of the novel coronavirus have been detected, taking the total positives recorded to date to 63,134.
There are six persons in the...
Covid: 5 new cases; 4 in ICU
Guyana has recorded five new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking the total positives detected to date to 63,258.
There are four persons in the...
Chief Medex Lolita Reberio dies
Guyana's Chief Medex Lolita Reberio has died after losing her battle with cancer.
See full statement from the Ministry of Health:
Message of Condolence on the...
Nurses, midwives now have to be registered & licensed as new law passed
The Nurses and Midwives Bill 2022 which makes provision for the registration and regulation of nurses, midwives and nursing assistants, was passed in the...
Govt finalising deal with Mt Sinai as healthcare partner
The Dr Irfaan Ali-led Administration is close to finalising an agreement with the renowned New York-based Mount Sinai Health System, which will see them...
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U.S. Southern Command Director visits Guyana
U.S. Marine Corps Major General (MajGen) Julie Nethercot, U.S. Southern Command Strategy, Policy, and Plans Director, visited Guyana May 6-8.
The Strategy, Policy, and Plans...
“We’re coming on tonight” – GPL CEO on power ship’s connection to grid
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Power and Light Inc., Kesh Nandlall, has assured that the power ship will be operationalised during the...
Guyanese delegation tours Lindsayca-CH4 facilities in Houston
A delegation of more than 50 Guyanese attending the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday toured the facilities of US-based consortium, Lindsayca-CH4...
New DHB: Govt issues eviction notices to Peter’s Hall residents after land acquisition talks...
The Guyana Government has issued eviction notices to over a dozen residents of Peter’s Hall on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) after negotiations...
Giftland’s FoodMaxx Supermarket officially announces Massy Stores takeover
The Giftland Mall today announced that Massy Stores will soon be taking over its FoodMaxx Supermarket, which had been operating for the past six...
Applications Open for 2025 YLAI Professional Fellows Program
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows...
Education Ministry writes GTU on planned strike
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On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Ms. Shanielle Hoosein-Outar, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education acknowledged...
60 Reg. 3 residents to benefit from skills training programme
Some 60 eager residents, soon-to-be beneficiaries on Tuesday gathered at the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) building in Region Three for the launch of a...
ICT Roadshow kickstarts in Linden
To raise awareness about the latest information and communications technologies and how they can benefit businesses, individuals, and communities, the Industry and Innovation Unit...
Dr Bharrat Jagdeo unanimously re-elected as PPP General Secretary
See full statement from the Peoples Progressive Party:
The newly constituted Central Committee of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) convened its first meeting today, May...