Govt should ‘stop giving lip service’ and lay tobacco bill in National Assembly, says...
By Devina Samaroo
Shadow Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony is urging government to stop pussyfooting and act expeditiously to bring the draft Tobacco Control Bill...
Parika, Leguan to benefit from X-ray facilities
The Leguan Cottage Hospital and Parika Health Centre are expected to have fully functional x-ray departments by the end of the year. These facilities...
Drug shortages caused by change in procurement system – Norton
By Devina Samaroo
Public Health Minister Dr George Norton indicated that the change in the procurement system is probably the likely cause for the drug...
Zika crisis: WHO seeks to allay fears over Rio Olympics
(BBC) The World Health Organization (WHO) has played down concerns over the spread of the Zika virus, amid calls for the Rio Olympics in...
Health Minister says over 8000 Guyanese living with HIV/AIDS – Guyana set...
With some 8000 persons said to be living with HIV/AIDS in Guyana, Government, through the Public Health Ministry, is hoping that a high-level meeting...
Is there a shortage of drugs, medical supplies at public hospitals?
* PPP insists there is a shortage but Norton says no such crisis exist
Public Health Minister Dr George Norton is maintaining that...
Could this soap stop malaria?
(CNN) - It's just a little sting, so slight often the victim doesn't even feel it.
But it's administered by the most dangerous animal...
Prevention of Discrimination Act needs to be amended, says GCCI President
At an event held to commemorate the 33rd International AIDS Candlelight Memorial at the Catholic Life Centre, Brickdam, Georgetown on Sunday evening, Georgetown Chamber...
‘Waste to Energy’ project closer to reality
The company, that will build, own and operate, the Waste-to-Energy Plant, that is proposed to be constructed at the Haags Bosch Sanitary Landfill, behind,...
Doctors perform first U.S. penis transplant
(CNN) Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital performed the first U.S. penis transplant, they said Monday, calling it a "landmark procedure."
Thomas Manning, 64, is...
Recent Articles
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...
EBD Public Road to Diamond First Ave. alternative connection among $17B road works
The Ministry of Public Works has injected $17 billion to rehabilitate 19 main access roads in Regions Four and Five.
Six contracts were signed on...
Seize job opportunities in new, growing sectors in economy – VP to 305 Nations...
The Nations University saw 305 students graduating on Saturday and they were encouraged to not be distracted by the noise of the world and...