New surgical theatre commissioned in Moruca
Residents of Moruca will no longer have to travel long distances to access surgical treatment, as a new surgical theatre was commissioned at the...
17 new COVID-19 cases recorded
The Ministry of Health has reported that 17 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours.
Consequently, Guyana's active COVID-19...
GPHC denies claims that patient in need of surgery was left unattended
See full statement from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation on alleged patient neglect:
With reference to the social media posts being circulated which purports that...
Eureka introduces diagnostic tests for 12 common STDs
For the first time in Guyana, persons can now access diagnostic testing for the 12 most common Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) through Eureka Medical...
Linden Hospital to get CT scan machine
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, today clarified that the Linden Hospital Complex is earmarked for a Computerised Tomography (CT) scan machine.
The Minister, who was...
“Within our grasp” to end AIDS by 2030 – Dr Anthony
The government through the Ministry of Health is working assiduously to end the Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) by 2030.
Health Minister, Dr Frank...
Govt probing purchase of suspected refurbished CT machine for US$1M
During today’s sitting of the National Assembly, the House heard of a situation whereby a CT scan machine at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation...
Guyana receives US$200,000 from China to procure medical supplies
In an effort to enhance the medical facilities and services in Guyana, China handed over a cash grant to the tune of US$200,000 to...
229 persons died from Covid-19 for 2022 thus far
A total of 229 persons who were infected with the novel coronavirus this year have died, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony revealed today.
In total,...
Inaugural HIV/STI conference slated for December 4
In observance of World AIDS Day, the National Aids Programme Secretariat (NAPS) will be hosting the inaugural Continuing Medical Education (CME) HIV/STI (Sexually Transmitted...
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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...