Guyana recorded over 31,000 Covid infections this year
An analysis of Guyana’s coronavirus numbers has shown that 31,329 persons contracted the virus for the year thus far.
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony shared...
New surgical theatre commissioned in Moruca
Residents of Moruca will no longer have to travel long distances to access surgical treatment, as a new surgical theatre was commissioned at the...
1 more Covid death recorded
The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of February 9th, 2023, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
$98.9M state-of-the-art psychiatric department opens at GPHC
A newly refurbished state-of-the-art $98.9 million Psychiatric Department of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) was launched on Tuesday to mark a significant step...
Local, int’l private sector interested in development of biomedical hub in Guyana
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony has revealed that there has been much interest from local and international private sector bodies to develop a...
Over 200 participate in Rotary Club of Georgetown’s Polio Walk
The Rotary Club of Georgetown held its annual Polio Walk this morning which saw more than 200 persons participating in the event.
The walk kicked...
25 more telemedicine sites to be established in 2024
Twenty-five additional communities in the hinterland and rural areas will benefit from the implementation of the telemedicine programme in their health facilities, signalling the...
‘Hemispheric action needed to address human resource deficit in the health sector’ – Dr...
Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh reiterated that the issue of adequate supply of trained health sector professionals cannot be confronted nationally alone but rather...
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital hosts health fair to celebrate 73rd anniversary
The St. Joseph Mercy Hospital on Saturday held a health fair at its Parade Street, Kingston, Georgetown location in observance of its 73rd anniversary,...
Baby boy is GPHC’s first newborn for 2019
A baby boy was warmly welcomed at the Georgetown Public Hospital at 1:05am on New Year’s Day, this being the first delivery at the...
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MV Ma Lisha enters drydock 1 year after delivery
As part of the contractual agreement between the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) of the Public Works Ministry and the Garden Reach Ship Builders...
Berbice motorcyclist dies after colliding with donkey
Twenty-four-year-old Kumar Atmaram also called 'Shawn', a construction worker of Gangaram Village, East Canje Berbice died after he reportedly collided with a donkey on...
Update: Long Creek accident claims life of 5th victim
A fifth person has died in the fatal accident that occurred on Monday morning at Long Creek, Soesdyke Linden Highway.
The fifth victim has been...
LTW 2024 records high influx of visitors compared to previous years – Sears
As the curtains were pulled on the 2024 Linden Town Week, Committee Member, Devin Sears reported that there has been a spike in attendance...
Guyana’s wood-tracking system to be overhauled, replaced with digital system – EU Ambassador
Guyana’s wood tracking system, which is important for ensuring loggers are complying with the law but relies heavily on paper will soon be digitised.
This...
Siblings among 4 die in 2-vehicle smash-up at Long Creek
Siblings, Rushelle Leacock and Eddo Leacock were identified as two of the four persons who died in the early morning two-vehicle smash-up at Long...
CGX pushes start-up of Berbice Deep-Water Port to late 2024
Canadian-based CGX Energy Inc’s Berbice Deep-Water Port (BDWP) Project continues to face delays as its start-up has once again been pushed back to later...
Cargo passing through CJIA increased by 84% – CJIA Chair
says over 11 million kilos of cargo passed through CJIA compared to 6.1 million in 2015
In keeping with the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)...
Bus park fatal stabbing: Suspects, 14 & 15, told police intent was to rob...
The two teenagers, who were arrested for the fatal stabbing of 33-year-old John Williams at the Route 44 minibus park in Georgetown on Saturday...
31-Y-O arrested with gun, ammo
A 31-year-old mill operator was arrested by police today after he was found in possession of a firearm and matching ammunition - for which...