‘I beat type 2 diabetes with 200-calorie drinks’
By James Gallagher Health and science correspondent, BBC News
(BBC) Nearly half of patients have reversed type 2 diabetes in a "watershed" trial, say doctors...
Caricom observes World AIDS Day 2017
The Caricom Secretariat, in collaboration with the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV & AIDS (PANCAP), has staged its 5th annual commemoration of World AIDS...
Nurses’ state final exams records 97% overall pass rate- Lawrence
More than 200 hundred students are celebrating having successfully completed the state final examinations of the local Nursing programme.
Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence...
Diabetes leading cause of deaths within Guyana’s workforce- GPHC
In observance of World Diabetes Day, the Lions Club of Diamond-Grove held an interactive session and screening for diabetes at the Ramada Princess hotel.
Chairperson...
UG to offer diploma, bachelor’s degree & masters in psychology
As of January 2018, persons will have the opportunity to attend courses for psychology at the University of Guyana (UG), following the launch of...
GTT’s Pinktober concludes with $4.7M donation to the GCF
- First Lady urges early screening for a fighting chance against cancer
The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) on Wednesday concluded its month-long ‘Pinktober’...
Cancer organizations receive support from GBTI
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI Ltd) made two donations at the Bank’s Head Office in Kingston, on Wednesday, to the...
6-year-old dies after ingesting Filaria tablet, Health Ministry says tablet safe
...PME does not link ingestion of tablet to child’s death
Two days after ingesting half of a Filaria tablet, a 6-year-old Sophia, Georgetown resident met...
56 girls from Mae’s receive HPV vaccine
Despite the doubts and tears, fifty-six girls from Mae’s took their Human papillomavirus (HPV) shots today at the institution. Parents and teachers were there...
Life beyond diagnosis – beating breast cancer
By: Nafeeza Yahya
Tessa Johnson-Rose stared blankly across the room, her recently shaved head glistened in the light as the camera flashes, her eyes welled...
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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
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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...
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Over 430 persons graduate from GT School of Nursing
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Changes to Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes Act will not infringe on citizens’...
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has explained that the government’s proposed amendments to the Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes Act will not infringe on...
Photos necessary for $100k cash grant registration – Min. Singh
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, has explained that the capturing...