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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Public Health Ministry, NOGs team-up to tackle suicide scourge in Region Two

The Government is heightening its work with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and other agencies in Region Two, Pomeroon-Supenaam, to tackle suicide and attempted cases. Minister within...

$14M a month Sussex Street ‘pharma-bond’ owner is now Govt drug supplier- PPP

...says expect "imminent raping of the treasury" when the Parliament goes into recess Controversial Sussex Street ‘Drugs-Bond’ owner, Lawrence Singh, is now a supplier of...

NEW GPC refutes outrageous lies on pharma supply

The NEW GPC has refuted the new flurry of lies generated by Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence regarding the supply of drugs to the...

Update: PAC Social Services Chairperson says GPHC has something to hide

...after Committee was ordered out of bond during GPHC tour Chairperson of the Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Social Services, Dr Vindhya Persaud feels that the...

Health Ministry commences forensic audit into procurement system

The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has begun a forensic audit into its drug procurement system with help from Pan American Health Organisation /World...

GA-FDD says beware of misleading “Jack Mackerel” canned fish products, food labels

The Government-Analyst Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) has issued an advisory to consumers to be cognizant of canned fish products purporting to be a...

Damaged Soda Lime already recalled, quarantined – NEW GPC

NEW GPC INC has expressed concern at a statement issued by the Georgetown Public Hospital with respect to Soda Lime that was supplied to...

Eureka Medical Lab to provide testing for Zika, Chikungunya, among other viruses

Eureka Medical Laboratory (EML) has made yet another cutting edge breakthrough in the local medical industry as they will soon provide Viral Testing. The Viral...

Importers react to new system for drug importation

– foresee adverse effect on business Following the introduction of the new measure whereby a regional hub will now recommend approval for pharmaceuticals to be...

Govt’s new pharmaceutical importation system introduced

…privileges brand-name medication …more expense for ordinary citizens ...favours large foreign companies says stakeholders A regional hub will now recommend approval for pharmaceuticals to be imported into...

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With right systems, Moruca’s produce can feed families in TT, Barbados & beyond –...

President Dr Irfaan Ali has envisioned a future whereby the Moruca subdistrict in Region One (Barima-Waini) can produce enough food to supply other countries...

Sod turned for $4.4B Moruca Regional Hospital

President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony today turned the sod for the construction of the $4.4 billion Moruca Regional...

Eccles building on fire

The Guyana Fire Service is currently responding to a fire at Eccles, East Bank Demerara. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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...