Smart Hospital commissioned in Paramakatoi
Residents of Paramakatoi, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) and the surrounding communities will benefit from improved access to healthcare with the commissioning of a smart hospital...
Govt to foot bill for backdated echo, ultrasound tests
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that the Government of Guyana will offset the expenses for backdated echocardiogram ‘echo’ and ultrasound tests for patients...
Dr. Balwant Singh’s Hospital denies claims made by aggrieved patient, says it maintains strict...
BALWANT SINGH’S HOSPITAL REFUTES PATIENT CLAIMS
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA, THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2023: Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital Inc. would like to address the recent allegations made...
UNICEF donates solar powered fridges, freezers to support immunisation of children in Guyana
UNICEF Deputy Representative to Guyana and Suriname, Mr. Irfan Akhtar, today handed over 10 solar refrigerators, 4 solar freezers, 8 electrical refrigerators, 1 Ultra-Low...
Diabetic care centre officially commissioned at Lusignan
The Lusignan Diabetes Comprehensive Centre located on the East Coast of Demerara has been officially commissioned and open to diabetic patients in surrounding...
Businessman makes donation to 7-year-old cancer patient to travel overseas for treatment
Seven-year-old Munesh Narayan, who has been diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, is one step closer to receiving the treatment...
CAD$2.5M project to decrease maternal, neonatal mortality in hinterland
Decreasing maternal mortality and increasing the survival of children under the age of five in the hinterland has been targeted in a CAD$2.5 million...
166 Region One residents benefitted from free spectacles
A husband and wife of 53 years, Ivan and Juliet Bennet, were among some 166 persons from Region One (Barima-Waini) to receive free tested...
Overseas mission in Guyana to perform life-changing surgeries for children
Some 20 overseas healthcare professionals including doctors, surgeons, respiratory therapists and nurses are volunteering their services to perform 10 life-changing, open-heart surgeries on children...
Pres Ali says public healthcare must offer services comparable to private hospitals
Acknowledging the importance of a worldclass healthcare system in the overall development of a country, President Dr Irfaan Ali has assured that his People’s...
Recent Articles
Venezuelan nationals remanded for stabbing policeman at Stabroek Market
Four Venezuelan nationals were today remanded to prison after appearing at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, jointly charged with attempted murder.
The...
Over 6,000 calls made to 914 hotline this year
Over 6,000 calls have been made to the 914 toll-free, hotline between January and now, reflecting an increase in reported cases and interventions.
The statistics...
Nappi Primary School library commissioned
A milestone in the journey to enhance literacy and foster a culture of reading in hinterland communities was marked with the commissioning of a...
Camille’s Academy to launch Diamond Campus in January 2025
As the world of technology creeps upon the doors of every teaching institution within Guyana, Camille’s Academy has opened its doors to the fraternity...
Soldier remanded on attempted murder charge
Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Corporal Philon Edwards was today remanded to prison on an attempted murder charge when he appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabier...
Guyana signs Open Skies Agreement with The Bahamas to enhance air connectivity
On Monday, November 25, 2024, in Nassau, Bahamas, Guyana and the Bahamas signed an open skies Air services agreement to promote and facilitate airlines...
Govt seeking over $84B in supplementary funds for $100k cash grant initiative, GtE project
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has approached the National Assembly, seeking its approval for more than $84 billion in supplementary funds for projects...
Businesswoman, facing 68 fraud charges, placed on $20.4M bail
Omeca Primo, owner of Primo’s Imports and Taxi Service, was placed on $20.4 million bail today after appearing before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty...
Venezuelan woman slapped with 3 Trafficking In Person charges
Andreina Jimenez, a 27-year-old Venezuelan female of Lot 91 Robb Street, Georgetown, was arrested and subsequently charged today with three counts of Trafficking in...
Pensioner killed in early morning accident on EBD road
Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 06:19hrs this morning (Monday, 25th November 2024), on the Western Carriageway of Peters Hall...