Marijuana consultations in Region to commence on Wednesday
The formal regional conversation around marijuana in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will move forward when the first national consultation on the issue is held on...
NEW GPC launches new products at Pharmacists’ Convention
The Guyana Pharmacists' Association held its 15th Annual Pharmacists' Convention on Sunday June 12th, 2016 at the Marriot Hotel in Georgetown.
The convention, touted as the...
Floodwaters receding slowly in Region 5 communities
Residents and farmers in various communities in Region Five (Mahacia-Berbice) are finally getting some relief as floodwaters began receding, though slowly.
The National Drainage and Irrigation...
$9.4M approved for ‘Baby Heart’ to perform surgeries on 18 children
Cabinet has approved financing to the value of $9.4M or the equivalent of US$44,750 for a team from the International Children’s Heart Foundation (Baby...
All pregnant women in Jamaica to be tested for Zika
The Ministry of Health in Jamaica will require all pregnant women to be tested for the Zika virus.
“When a woman is tested positive for...
Human organs grown in pigs may help transplant patients, scientists say
(CNN) There's a worldwide shortage of donor organs. Some people spend years on a transplant list, and others lose their lives while waiting.
But what...
‘GET OUT!’ – Ramayya ordered out of NA Hospital compound by CEO
Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), Dr Veerasammy Ramayya was ordered out of the compound of the New Amsterdam Hospital, by...
Baby born to mother brain-dead for months
(BBC) A baby was born in Portugal to a woman who had been brain-dead for almost four months, hospital officials say.
The boy was delivered...
Final draft of tobacco legislation for Cabinet’s approval – Dr Norton
With the Tobacco Legislation already having two sessions of consultation at Cabinet level, the Minister of Health is hoping that the final draft will...
Health Minister sounds warning to retailers – says all food items should...
Public Health Minister, Dr George Norton has announced that items in supermarkets and shops across the nation that do not bear labels will no...
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New direct routes for Guyana, Brazil travel established
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The public is hereby advised that...
US$20M DDL dairy farm to produce milk by 3rd quarter of 2025
The highly anticipated state-of-the-art US$20 Million dairy farm, the first of its kind in the Caribbean, which is being built by Demerara Distillers Limited...
NA woman accuses police of stealing cash during search of home
A New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) woman has accused police officers who conducted a search of her home of stealing her money.
The police...
GECOM secretariat prepares for 2025 elections ahead of commission’s mandate
While the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) secretariat has not been mandated by the commission to prepare for the constitutionally due general and regional elections,...
Broadcasters confirmed for Global Super League
The broadcasters for the 2024 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have been confirmed with the tournament available to watch worldwide. The tournament will...
GSL T20: Final batch of tickets for opening match released
The final batch of tickets for the opening match of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have been released for sale at the...
Over 1300 traffic cases recorded in two days
The Guyana Police Force's Traffic Department has embarked on an aggressive Enforcement Exercise and over the last two days, made out some 1,353 cases...
G/town businessman nabbed with illegal gun, ammo
At about 03:15 hrsh today, acting on information received, a Police team led by an Assistant Superintendent proceeded to Middleton Street, Campbellville, Georgetown in...
Teen shot in leg at Sophia
Police are investigating an alleged shooting incident committed on a 17-year-old Labourer from 'B' Field Sophia which occurred at about 02:30h today at A'...
Venezuelan nationals arrested for attacking, stabbing cop at Stabroek Market
A Police Constable stationed at Brickdam Station and attached to the Criminal Investigation Department was attacked, stabbed and injured at about 23:45h on Saturday...