GPHC opens critical paediatric care unit
The Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PICU) at the Georgetown Public Hospital was officially declared opened on Friday by the Minister of Public Health, Volda...
GCF approves $140M for Agriculture sector, FAO to assist in resilience building
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved some $140Million (US$697,183) for Guyana’s second Readiness Support for the agriculture sector.
Head, Office of Climate Change (OCC),...
Local therapist being trained to work with children born with microcephaly
Physiotherapists, rehabilitation staff and occupational therapists are currently engaged in a training exercise focused on babies with delayed developments, specifically those with microcephaly.
The three-day...
Scientists report setbacks in quest for AIDS cure
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AFP) — Scientists have reported several setbacks in the quest for a cure to AIDS, highlighting concerns about inconclusive evidence that links...
First Lady underscores the need for family planning, health curriculum in schools
First Lady, Mrs Sandra Granger, on Wednesday called for a comprehensive health curriculum to be implemented in the education system at the early childhood...
Gold Board sources new equipment to ensure safe burning practices
The Guyana Gold Board (GGB) assures that the highest safety measure will be taken in the burning of gold at its new facility.
GGB’s new...
IICA supports GLDA’s programme for animal disease management
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) is in a better position to systematically monitor and act on diseases in the animal population which can...
WHO recognises ‘compulsive sexual behaviour’ as mental disorder
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) —The World Health Organization has recognised "compulsive sexual behaviour" as a mental disorder, but said today it remained unclear if it...
Opposition urges swift relief for Kwakwani residents affected by flooding
The Opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has expressed its concern regarding the flood situation in Kwakwani, Region Ten.
According to the party, the residents have...
119 newborn infants died at GPHC last year, Opposition alarmed
The Parliamentary Opposition has raised concerns over what they described as the high number of deaths of newborn infants at the Georgetown Public Hospital...
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Fire destroys Linden house
See full statement from the Guyana Fire Service:
A fire caused extensive damage to a wooden and concrete two-story building at Lot 9, Second Alley,...
Record night for Global Super League opener
The opening match of the ExxonMobil Global Super League (GSL) saw a record 4.2million combined broadcast and digital viewership for the first game of...
Agri. Ministry to intensify efforts to monitor market prices as holiday season approaches
In an ongoing effort to sensitize consumers about price trends in markets across Guyana, the Ministry of Agriculture through the New Guyana Marketing Corporation...
Minibus driver jailed for dangerous driving
A D’Edwards Village, West Bank Berbice, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) minibus driver who appeared in court on Tuesday was jailed for two months for dangerous...
Letter: Massive reforms needed in the auto insurance industry
Dear Editor,
It is time for the Government regulatory bodies to step in and rein in the insurance industry. On the one hand, while commercial...
Harris Paints opens new manufacturing plant, flagship store at BV
Harris Paints Guyana Limited has opened its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and flagship retail store at Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, marking a major milestone...
Brazilian miner stabs co-worker to death at ‘Honey Camp’
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating the alleged murder of Ovid James, a 37-year-old Miner from Mahdia Region #8, which...
ExxonMobil Guyana GSL T20: Pretorius, Hope lead GAW to opening victory
Fireworks illuminated the tapestry of the night sky above Providence, East Bank Demerara on Tuesday evening, as four teams lined up in the middle,...
Over 430 persons graduate from GT School of Nursing
The Ministry of Health’s Georgetown School of Nursing on Tuesday hosted its 33rd Biennial Graduation Ceremony, celebrating the institution’s largest cohort of graduates since...
Mashramani 2025 poised to be bigger, better and electrifying
Mashramani 2025, which was officially launched on Tuesday, is expected to be the largest and most electrifying Mash in Guyana’s history, highlighting Guyana’s diverse...